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Become a Revels Volunteer

Join the Revels community as a volunteer. Revels' active volunteer organization helps in many areas--from building props for The Christmas Revels to helping with special events such as Revels' Wassail Party, to office mailing parties and computer assistance.

If you are interested in volunteering or would like to find out more about volunteering at Revels, contact our Volunteer Manager Jeanne Kelly at 617-972-8300 x30 or at jkelly@revels.org or fill out our volunteer form. You can also indicate your interest in volunteering when you join our mailing list. Jeanne's usual office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons.

Revels Volunteer Opportunities

SummersDay Revels
Load-In/Set-Up


Thursday, June 19
Friday, June 20

Job Description
Thursday: Load truck at Revels warehouse in Somerville. Unload the truck at Boston Children's Museum.

Friday: Help load puppets and deliver them to Boston Children's Museum. Assist crew setting up event.


Time
Thursday: 1:00 at warehouse
Friday: 2-3 hour shift between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.


Location
Thursday: Revels warehouse and Boston Children's Museum.

Friday: Puppet pick-up TBA. Crew assistants at Boston Children's Museum.


SummersDay Revels
Stage Assistants


June 21, 2008
June 22, 2008

Job Description
Assist stage managers, help to maintain crowd control and help with striking following the event..

Time
4:00 - 8:00 pm


Location
Stages at Boston Children's Museum or the Intercontinental Hotel


SummersDay Revels
Dressing Room Security


Thursday, June 19
Friday, June 20
Saturday, June 21
Sunday, June 22

Job Description
Staff the security table outside the Revels green room.

Time
Thursday: 5:30-10:00 pm
Friday: 5:30 - 10:00 pm
Saturday: 4:00 - 7:00 pm or
     7:00 -10:00 pm
Sunday: 4:00 - 7:00 pm or
     7:00 - 10:00pm


Location
Boston Children's Museum


SummersDay Revels
Information Tent


June 21, 2008
June 22, 2008

Job Description
Staff one of the Revels information tents (two near the Boston Children's Museum and one near the Intercontinental Hotel) to hand out programs and answer questions about the event.

Time
4:00 - 9:30 pm


Location
Boston Children's Museum or the Intercontinental Hotel


SummersDay Revels
Family Activity Tent


June 21, 2008
June 22, 2008

Job Description
Help children decorate Sun or Moon stick to carry in grand procession. Help staff carry supplies, set up and clean up

Time
3:00-7:00 pm


Location
Family Activity Tent next to Boston Children's Museum


SummersDay Revels
Costume Help


June 21, 2008
June 22, 2008

Job Description
Assist costume designer in prepping costumes (ironing) and dressing cast..

Time
4:00 - 7:00 pm


Location
Green Room in Boston Children's Museum


SummersDay Revels
Stage Security


June 22, 2008

Job Description
Sit on or near the main stage to keep people from climbing on it until crew arrives.

Time
9:00 am - 12:00 pm


Location
Main stage next to Boston Children's Museum


SummersDay Revels
Strike Helper


June 22, 2008

Job Description
Help to strike stage and bring things back to the Revels warehouse in Somerville.

Time
9:30 - 11:30 pm


Location
Boston Children's Museum

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
Office Support


Job Description
Support Revels with specific office and computer tasks. Database skills and experience with software programs such as MS Excel, Quark and Raiser's Edge are desired.

Time
Weekdays, daytime hours. A minimum commitment of twice per month is requested.

Location
The Revels Office
St. John's Church
80 Mt. Auburn Street
Watertown, MA

Revels Rep
Production Assistant


Job Description
Revels Repertory Company is the Revels touring ensemble. Help load props in and out of the Somerville warehouse and assist with simple repairs of props as well as occasional searches for new props. Volunteers will be asked to attend 3 or 4 Thursday night rehearsals (7:15 - 9:30pm) to take notes when Patrick Swanson is directiong.

Time
Varies, depending on show and rehearsal schedule.

Location
Varies between Revels office in Watertown, Revels warehouse in Somerville and performance locations.

Commitment
Volunteer must be dependable. Exact commitment will be determined with the director of Revels Rep, Kay Dunlap.
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