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Become a Friend of Will
Without our dedicated corps of volunteers who support the festival, Great River Shakespeare Festival would not exist. We are here because of the dedication, love, and enthusiasm the Friends of Will bring to every volunteer position we have.
The Friends of Will welcome new and returning members. Volunteer opportunities are posted on the blog leading up to and during the GRSF season, and team leaders will reach out to volunteers out for specific events and tasks.
For questions about the Friends of Will, contact Mary Alice Anderson at maryalicea@mac.com
Friends of Will leaders
volunteer opportunities
Volunteers are needed in a variety of areas. Some volunteers focus on one sort of volunteering, while others do a variety of volunteer tasks over the year.
front of house
Front-of-house volunteers work inside the theater and theater lobby. Tasks include ushering, taking tickets, distributing playbills, and assisting audience members with seating. Please note that front of house volunteer positions require further registration for specific shifts. This happens through Volunteer Local sign-up, which becomes available in late spring.
hospitality
Hospitality volunteers prepare food for the GRSF company during certain weeks throughout the season when company members are especially busy. The hospitality team coordinates menus and hosts the meals. They will contact interested volunteers with specific needs and information.
transportation
Transportation volunteers, otherwise known as “Team Chariot,” help to transport GRSF artists to and from Winona.
MOVe in/out crew
Move-in and move-out volunteers assist with preparing housing for the GRSF company as they arrive in Winona for the season and help with the move-out process at the end of the season as well.
distribution
Distribution volunteers help promote GRSF by visiting local and regional businesses and attractions to distribute brochures and posters.