Western Kentucky University

ALIVE Center for Community Partnerships

Volunteer Opportunities in Entertainment


Christian Care Communities, Village Manor

Contact Number: 746-5517

Volunteers can help organize craft and art projects, help out on field trips, and assist with seasonal decorating, entertaining and gardening (summer plant watering). For more information, please contact Denise Mitchell at 270-746-5517.

 

Medco Nursing Home

Contact Number: 842-1611

Always looking for volunteers to come and entertain our residents. If you have a fun talent you would like to share with us, or if you would just enjoy spending some quality time with our residents, please call Amanda White at 842-1611 to set up a time to visit.

 

HOTEL INC

Contact Number: 782-1263

Quilt Making – There are a group of ladies who gather together on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 to quilt blankets to distribute to the Pregnancy Support Center and B.R.A.S.S, and persons in need. If you interested in making a quilt, please contact our offices at (270) 782-1263.

 

Orchestra Kentucky

Contact Number: 535-5353

Orchestra Kentucky offers a wide variety of opportunities to engage volunteers.  Volunteering is a great way to support the arts generally and the orchestra specifically.  Orchestra Kentucky is looking for individuals to greet, usher, take tickets, and pass out programs at concerts.  The concerts are scheduled on Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays in the evenings at Van Meter Hall on WKU's campus. 

Volunteers need to arrive 2 hours prior to the start of the concert where they will be trained.  Standing up to 2 hours will be required for most volunteer positions.  Volunteers are invited to stay for the concert at no charge after completing their volunteer duties.  Volunteers are usually released approximately 15-30 minutes after the start of the concert.

 

Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC)

Contact Number:  393-0080 ext. 219

SKyPAC is looking for individuals to greet, usher, take tickets, and pass out programs.  All SKyPAC volunteers/ushers will play a vital role within the SKyPAC team and hold responsibility for ensuring patron satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service to everyone who utilizes the 80,000 square foot facility. 

Interested individuals should send their contact information to Hannah Turner at hturner@theskypac.com.

 Last Modified 2/17/12