Costumers provide various types of costumes for Main Stage, 2nd Stage and SYT (youth theatre productions. Costumers may design and create (“build”), rent or buy costumes, depending types of costumes required (animals), period and vision of the director. Members do not necessarily need to sew – there are many tasks that one might do, including…
The Builders Guild is dedicated to the design and build of sets, scenery and drops for our productions. We provide input to the leadership re: technical and tool capability needs, space considerations, and storage options. The work is typically scheduled in the weeks preceding a show, coordinating with the Set Designer and Master Carpenter to…
We design and/or run sound for productions, including orchestra, vocals, dialogue and sound effects. We mix sound to achieve the best possible delivery to the audience. We maintain microphones, cords, speakers and other supplies in the sound room. We ensure security of the equipment in the sound room when working on a production. Experienced sound…
Members and volunteers who wish to design lights as well as those who wish to run lights for particular productions. We often have members who will mentor a new person in the lights area. People with lighting interests may also choose to run spotlights for productions that require that kind of lighting. Tasks include ensuring…
It takes many people to run each production, from lights to stage crew, to set and costume construction. If you have a specific skill, such as sewing or painting, you will be led by experienced volunteer chairs. If you are brand new to theatre, you can choose to work on a specific project for a…
Each October, the Independence Hunt is organized by Operation Injured Soldiers. This weekend is an opportunity for veterans and those with disabilities to participate in a guided hunting experience on private land (including Little Traverse Conservancy properties). With your help, these men and women can have access to the outdoors that they love — and…
Want to help out in the education department or lead a community field trip? Can you help distribute our publications and maps? Or do you have a particular skill you’d like to share? We’d love to hear more.
Our story is a visual one and we rely on our talented volunteer photographers to capture the essence of our natural areas and the people who hike and volunteer at them. Please contact us if you are interested in sharing your photos of Leelanau for us to use!
We are always in need of volunteer photographers and those with hours to give on a regular basis.
Beyond working with the animals, we have many different opportunities from days of service to being an advocate and a social media ambassador. Reach out to our volunteer coordinator to discover how your time and talent can best help the shelter.