Volunteer with us!

Only a few dedicated volunteers work behind the scenes to bring you screenings with outstanding performances of ballet, opera, theater, and films about extraordinary artists. We would like to increase our audience, improve your experience, and expand our programming. To do this we need you! If you are a fan of LLA and the cultural experiences we provide, consider donating your time. If you are interested in a position listed below, or if you would like more information, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page or email info@londonliveinashland.org. We also welcome hearing about any other ways that you would like to contribute. Thanks for your support!

• Rack Card/Poster Distributor (multiple positions)
  • Distributes posters and/or rack cards on a regular basis in Ashland, Medford, or other regional locations of choice. Changes out old rack cards for current ones once every 3 months and provides locations to LLA staff or tracks the distribution on Google Sheets. Distributes posters 1-2 weeks before a screening and similarly provides locations or tracks the distribution.

 

• SOU and OSF Promoter (multiple positions)
  • Distributes rack cards and/or posters on SOU, OLLI, and OSF campuses as possible. See description for Rack Card/ Poster Distributor.
  • Create contacts and collaborate with library, art, music, theater, dance, and OLLI departments at SOU in promoting and dispensing materials.
  • Create contacts and collaborate with OSF in promoting and dispensing materials.

 

• Online and Print Calendar Distributor (1 position)
  • Submits information on upcoming screenings to online and print calendars for regional publications. Information with be provided for each screening. Either submit events directly online or email information as required.

 

• Community Promoter (1 or 2 positions)
  • This position focuses on community groups that invite speakers to their meetings. Work w/ Rotary, Elks, and other similar organizations to give a short presentation on LLA in order to increase awareness.

 

• Theater/Ballet/Opera/Visual Art Promoters (multiple positions)
  • Enthusiastic supporters of Shakespeare, theater, opera, ballet, and/or art brainstorm ways to promote LLA’s presentations in these categories. Join a focus group in 1 category or several. Coordinate with various Promoter and Distributor positions above and the Associate Director of Social Media to increase exposure to LLA’s screenings. For the opera and ballet categories, coordinate promotion with the Met Opera and Bolshoi Ballet screenings at Cinemark Tinseltown.

 

• Announcer (1 or 2 positions)
  • Make announcements to the audience before a screening. The information to announce will be provided a day or two before the screening. Consult with the Volunteer Coordinator as necessary.

 

• Screening Back-up Manager (1 or 2 positions)
  • Assist and provide back-up management for screenings. Help greet attendees, answer their questions, turn on and off lights, and prop open doors. As back-up replacement, also communicate with Varsity staff, give announcements or provide support for Announcer, and trouble-shoot any problems that may arise.

 

• Talkback Discussion Leader (multiple positions)
  • Lead and facilitate a discussion post-screening in any category (opera, ballet, Shakespeare, theater, art). Expertise in one of these subjects is not required, but knowledge, interest, and/or enthusiasm of the particular screening is encouraged.

 

• Word of Mouth Promoter
  • As a way to spread the word and expand the public awareness of LLA, we hope that all volunteers will share with people in their circle of influence about their experience at an LLA screening and invite them to a performance.