Be brave, give your time, reap boundless rewards!

Theatre SilCo has some of the most dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers in our community. Our volunteers fulfill a variety of roles that support our mission of enhancing the quality of life for Summit County’s residents and guests through the performing arts. We would not be able to deliver the magic of theatre without this team. 

ALREADY A VOLUNTEER: Thank You! We could not do what we do without out. Find a link to Signup.com below to find information on current volunteer opportunities and sign-up.

BECOMING A VOLUNTEER: Our volunteers are required to participate in our annual volunteer orientation and safety training. We ask that volunteers commit to (4) shows or events per year to stay active. As an essential part of the front-of-house team, volunteers are expected to always maintain a professional standard, which includes everything from attire to reliability. If you embody the boundless mountain spirit and love the theatre – Sign Up to Volunteer Below!

* Please note: All communication is done via email or through the signup.com app. Familiarity with and access to a computer to manage schedules is essential. A direct phone number is also required in case of schedule changes or cancellations.

  • 14 years of age or older
  • Exceptional customer service skills with a proactive, patron-centered approach
  • Positive, can-do attitude that is friendly, courteous, professional, and approachable
  • Read and interpret tickets (digital and printed) in a dimly lit environment
  • Ability to arrive 45+ minutes prior to the posted curtain time and stay through the duration of the performance based on the needs of the Theatre Services Manager
  • Utilize technology including email and the volunteer scheduling website
  • Assist the Theatre Services Management with a variety of duties including emergency response
  • A love of the performing arts!
  • USHER: Ushers must be at least fourteen years old and be able to pass out programs, take tickets, and/or show patrons to their seats. Ushers must arrive at the theatre 60 minutes before scheduled curtain time and stay 15 minutes after the show.
  • Community Event Volunteer: Theatre SilCo attends a number of community events such as the Dillon Farmers Market, Silverthorne First Friday Events, Holiday Engagements and much more. This includes talking to the community about the theatre, the programming and other initiatives. 
  • Hospitality Team Volunteers: Theatre SilCo hosts several events for our patrons, seasonal company, supporters, and students throughout the year. This includes things like  food preparation,  hanging decorations and/or event setup and tear down.
  • Scenic Volunteer: During the season there are times when our technical team who builds, paints, loads in and tears down our sets needs support. This group is asked to have carpentry skills.
  • Enjoy performances during scheduled shifts.
  • (1) free beverage to consume during the performance. 
  • 20% off Theatre SilCo Education classes
  • End of season volunteer event

JOIN US + SIGN UP!


A special “Thank You” to our wide range of volunteers!

Need help? Contact us at boxoffice@thesilco or (970) 513-9386