Items that are donated to the Museum have to be acknowledged and cataloged. The process is called “accessioning.” The accessions staff works on Wednesdays to ensure the Museum’s items are properly accounted for and are entered into the Museum software.
The Museum operates a small outlet that stocks a variety of items such as books about Abraham Lincoln, books about Plymouth history, old-fashioned candy, and replicas of antique toys. The store is open during the Museum’s normal hours of operation and is staffed entirely by volunteers.
Guides meet one of the Museum’s most critical needs. They welcome guests, orient them to the building’s layout, and provide information about the exhibits. A friendly disposition and comfort meeting people are the only requisites for the job. Guides who serve in the Lincoln Room have specialized knowledge about Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln and…
Act as the host/hostess of the theater by being in the lobby and taking tickets for the downstairs patrons. They answer any questions that come up and arrive to volunteer 45 minutes prior to start of performance.
Greet the public and help them secure tickets. Some comfort level working with computer programs and financial software is required. During show runs the box office is open one hour prior to the performance. Weekly hours vary.
This position is part of the stage crew. Properties are all of the set dressings and small articles used in a production. Time commitment is the full run of the show plus tech week and some rehearsals.
Ever wonder how all the magic happens during the show? Well, it’s the stagehand’s job to make everything happen from special effects to changing the set from one scene to another. Time commitment is full run of the show plus tech week. Volunteers can work every night of a production or trade shifts with another…
Training will be provided. Usually work every night or trade with others for every other night for the whole run of the performance. Must also be available for tech week – which is the week before the show opens. Be able to follow a script and be very committed. This is a highly responsible volunteer…
Greet the public, take tickets, help patrons find their seats, and hand out programs. Ushers are friendly and helpful. This is a great way to get started and meet a lot of people. We use 10 ushers for each show. Arrival time is 45 minutes before performance.
Anyone who ever wanted to act, from the novice to the most seasoned actor, is welcome to audition for the productions. From Musicals, Comedies, to Children’s productions there is something for everyone. Auditions dates and times are available.