Volunteering

Using a polished appearance and proactive approach to their work, volunteers are essentially ambassadors to the community. The duties they perform include:

• Lobby greeters
• Ticket takers
• Ushers
• Concessions servers
• Administrative assistance
• Help with on-site and off-site special events

WHY VOLUNTEER?

There are lots of great reasons for joining our volunteer family. You will make wonderful new friendships, give back to the community, receive ticket discounts to many performances, enjoy annual dinners celebrating our volunteers, and more. The personal dedication and pride taken by our volunteer staff is greatly appreciated by the community and our patrons.

GETTING STARTED

If you would like to be a part of this wonderful group, please attend an upcoming quarterly orientation session at the Center. Information on the sessions is available by calling our Volunteer Hotline at (209) 338-5025.

TRAINING AND ORIENTATION

Before volunteering at the Center, you must complete a comprehensive training and development session designed to give those interested in the program the support needed to perform duties while simultaneously enhancing their volunteer experience. The session covers several topics including customer service, concessionaire duties, ushering and directing patrons, emergency procedures, and more. Trainings are always held at the Gallo Center for the Arts located on 1000 I Street in downtown Modesto and last one hour.

ELIGIBILITY & PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS*

Volunteers must be at least 18 years or older to volunteer as an usher and 21 years or older to assist with our concession duties. Volunteers must also be able to stand for extended periods of time, and be comfortable with stairs. The Gallo Center for the Arts requires that each volunteer enroll for the duration of the season and be available to serve as an usher at least 3 events per month.

*All volunteers must complete a criminal background check form and provide a payment of $25 prior to their first day of volunteering. Payments in the form of check, cash or credit card can be accepted by the Front of House Manager. All information and paperwork is confidential.

APPLICATION PROCESS/SIGNING UP FOR EVENTS

Prior to becoming a volunteer at the Gallo Center for the Arts applicants must register through our volunteer website. Please follow the steps below to register:

1. Volunteer Matters web link:
   1. Log In
2. Complete Volunteer registration online form
   1. Create login username and password
   2. Basic information
   3. Volunteering Preferences
   4. Emergency Contact
3. Physical Requirements
   1. Confirm all areas
   2. Leave any comments for management to review for physical needs or special accommodations
4. Release and Waiver of Liability
   1. Enter full name
5. Megans Law Acknowledgement
   1. Check box in agreement that a wet signature will be required for all NEW volunteers at the in person of the New Volunteer Orientation held quarterly
6. Attend a New Volunteer Orientation held at the Gallo Center for the Arts (attendance is required before start of volunteering)
   1. To Sign-up for the next volunteer orientation:
      Sign Up

If you wish to volunteer, but do not have computer or internet access, call the Volunteer Hotline at (209) 338-5025.