September 2021

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The Nursery Theatre needs more assistance than it can fiscally afford. This volunteer policy is an attempt to capture the responsibilities (types of work effort). supports for the volunteer, and potential artistic pathways and skills that The Nursery will try to help you achieve through this work effort engagement.

Overall

During COVID-19, The Nursery Theatre is only operating online. Our programming content is either in a closed Zoom room, or from Zoom to a live stream on our social media platforms

Volunteer Designation

How to become a Volunteer

As needed, The Nursery will post a request for more volunteers from our global improv community through social media blog. If you are interested in volunteering, you can also contact [email protected].

Duration of Service

As a volunteer, you determine how long you want to offer your work effort to assist The Nursery. We ask that you communicate any changes in your commitment so we can adjust our scheduling accordingly.

Frequency of requests for service

As part of your commitment to volunteer, you will share your availability with The Nursery staff. We ask that you communicate any changes in your availability so we can adjust our scheduling accordingly.

Training

When volunteers join, they will learn about The Nursery Theatre's Consent Informed Spaces and Code of Conduct, in addition to training for a specific role.

Communication

Communication will occur through SLACK with occasional emails unless the volunteer requests other arrangements.

Join The Nursery Slack link: https://join.slack.com/t/thenurserytheatre/shared_invite/zt-ufaapo07-9rfbRAIlfEaspCkLvfahFA (link expires 30 days from 19th Aug)

Program Opportunities

As new programs are developed, volunteers may be requested to help coordinate, host, or run tech. All programs are run virtually (closed stream) unless otherwise noted.

This section will detail the types of volunteer assistance needed, by how many people, and who to contact.