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Volunteer Association Volunteer Association

Please complete the information on the reverse side, include your $20 dues check, and return to:

Treasurer, Boston Ballet Volunteer Association c/o Boston Ballet 19 Clarendon Street Boston, MA 02116-6100

COME BE A PART OF ”One of the best If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. ballet companies in the world” Boston Ballet in John Cranko’s by Gene Schiavone. – El Diario Montanes

www.bostonballet.org About Boston Ballet Volunteer opportunities include: Boston Ballet Volunteer Association Boston Ballet’s internationally acclaimed performances of classical, neo-classical, and contemporary ballets, combined Education Help ECI staff support students Membership Application with a dedication to world class and & Comm Int.* participating in Educational and community outreach programs, have made the institution a Community Initiative Programs. Name______Date______leader in its field, with an over 50-year history of promoting excellence and access to dance. Boston Ballet Shop Support Boston Ballet’s retail Address______Led by Artistic director Mikko Nissinen, the Company is a force shop managers during ______in the dance world locally, nationally, and internationally. performances and other events. Boston Ballet continues its dynamic forward momentum City______State______Zip ______while honoring its historic roots, the legacy of founder E. Box Office Provides support for Box Office Virginia Williams, artistic advisor , and the Home Phone ______leadership of artistic directors Violette Verdy, and Staff at the Boston Anna Marie Holmes. Opera House. Work Phone ______Boston Ballet School, the official school of Boston Ballet, has Email______a long-standing dedication to excellence and access. The Costume Shop* Under the direction of Boston School reaches more than 10,000 students each year through Ballet’s wardrobe department, Boston Ballet classes, held at three studio locations in Boston, help restore and produce dancer I am a Newton, and North Shore. costumes. (requires sewing experience) q New volunteer Boston Ballet’s nationally-acclaimed education programs q Current volunteer since ______(year) include Citydance, Taking Steps, and Adaptive Dance. The Dance Library* Supervise use of the Sydelle I am interested in the following volunteer Programs are offered in partnership with the Boston Public Gomberg Dance library. Schools and in communities throughout the city and region. opportunities: q q About BBVA Membership Recruit and encourage new Tour Guides Membership Boston Ballet Volunteer Association – BBVA – welcomes people members; assist at membership q ECI q of all backgrounds united in their interest and enthusiasm receptions; maintain q q in supporting one of the world’s leading non-profit arts membership database. Boston Ballet Shop Office Assistance organizations. q Box Office q Special Events BBVA Volunteers support Boston Ballet in a variety of ways: The Nutcracker* Participate in promotional and q Costume Shop • Enhanced community awareness in-theater events. q Dance Library • Increased public appreciation and education • Supporting special projects and initiatives Office Assistance Support Boston Ballet Staff with q I am under 18 years old • Nurturing a community where volunteers can administrative tasks as needed. share their love of ballet, develop new skills, and contribute to the value of Boston’s arts community Special Events Support Boston Ballet staff I am available The BBVA’s mission is to provide volunteers with the during special events q Daytime q Evenings q Saturday q Sunday information, training, and tools needed to ensure a rewarding and productive experience for all. BBVA strives to provide Tour Guides Conduct in-theater pre & post- volunteers appropriate assignments and an awareness of how curtain tours at the Opera How did you hear about us? your individual skills can most effectively benefit Boston Ballet. House and during special events ______Whether you can contribute a few hours each year or a full at Boston Ballet Studios work-week, there are opportunities for you with Boston Ballet ______Volunteer Association. Little or no experience is required for many assignments and current volunteers are always eager to *Volunteers must be CORIed by Boston Ballet’s ______share their knowledge and experience with you. HR Department. ______Join BBVA today! www.bostonballet.org Your participation will make a difference.