Become a Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities are Now Available for Front of House, Education, and Special Events!

Support Us with Your Time and Talent

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Center for Puppetry Arts! We currently offer three volunteer positions for interested individuals, which are listed below. 

If you are looking to volunteer as part of a group (corporate, school, etc.), please email Dani Herd at daniherd@puppet.org to get started. The Center does occasionally need help with larger one-day projects such as decorating for the holidays, sprucing up paint, and cleaning our parking lot. We’d love to have you! 

Click Below to View and Submit Volunteer Application

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION


*Next orientation for new volunteers: Saturday January 17

Volunteer Opportunities

Ways You Can Help!

Front of House

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Education

Special Events

Qualifications for Volunteers

To ensure that everyone who visits the Center of Puppetry Arts has an excellent experience, all prospective volunteers must:
16 Years or Older
You must be 16 years of age or older to volunteer without supervision. This ensures greater volunteer and visitor safety.
Fill Out an Application
To be considered for any of our open volunteer positions, all applicants must complete an application using the link here.
*Background Check
To ensure safety, volunteers must pass a background check. There is a $20.00 non-refundable fee for this process.
Attend Orientation
Volunteers are required to attend an orientation. These sessions are scheduled regularly to introduce you to the Center and your roles with us.

Click Below to View and Submit Volunteer Application

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

*Background Check Process

Once a volunteer’s application has been reviewed, a PayPal link will be sent via email for the volunteer to pay for their background check. Upon the successful completion of a background check, volunteers are eligible to attend orientation. *Please note, that the background check is nonrefundable.

Volunteer FAQs

For all other questions, please contact Dani Herd at daniherd@puppet.org

Contact Us
I love puppets! Are there volunteer opportunities in production?

We love puppets too, and we’re excited about your enthusiasm! There are currently no volunteer opportunities which involve hands-on access with our puppets. If you’re looking to expand your personal puppetry know-how and network, we recommend getting involved with XPT (Xperimental Puppetry Theater)

May I bring my own puppet with me when I’m volunteering?

Please leave your personal puppets at home. The puppets here at the Center work hard enough; that’s why we only allow humans to volunteer!

Is there an age limit on volunteering?

Volunteers must be 16 years or older unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. 

Is there a dress code for volunteering at the Center for Puppetry Arts?

Clothing should be business casual, which means it should be neat, clean, and presentable. Think about it this way: if you wouldn’t wear it to visit an elementary school, please don’t wear it while volunteering at the Center!  All volunteers will receive a volunteer name tag upon completion of Orientation, and name tags must be worn while volunteering.

What if I think of more questions later?

Please email Dani Herd at daniherd@puppet.org with any and all remaining volunteer questions. Thank you! 

Are there any volunteer benefits?

Becoming a volunteer at the Center for Puppetry Arts has many wonderful benefits including meeting new people who share your love of puppetry arts and a special invitation to the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Day!