Volunteer

Each season, more than 400 volunteers from the Dayton area donate more than 50,000 hours of their time to Dayton Live. We truly couldn’t do what we do without their invaluable support!

Volunteer Duties

Volunteers work as ticket scanners, ushers, and bartenders at the Victoria Theatre, Benjamin & Marian Schuster Center Performing Arts Center, the PNC Arts Annex, and The Loft Theatre at the Metropolitan Arts Center. Ushers are responsible for directing patrons to their seats, enforcing house policies, assisting patrons, and answering questions.

Becoming A Volunteer

Volunteers are expected to attend an orientation session as well as other training sessions. We ask that they each commit to working a minimum of 20 performances per season. The commitment to volunteering should be viewed as a part-time job. We expect the same high standards of professionalism from our volunteers as we do from our paid staff members! Just complete the application below!

New Usher Training Dates

When you’re completing your application, you’ll be asked on what date you would like to attend training:

• Monday, August 29, 2022 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• Saturday, September 3, 2022 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 2p.m.-4 p.m.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us!

Alec Pasquarella

Director – Customer Experience
volunteer@daytonlive.org