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Thesis
Utilizing volunteers in theatres: a case for implementation and management
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
14 Jun 2008
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/etd-3573
Abstract
This thesis focuses on how Philadelphia theatres can more robustly utilize volunteers and implement volunteer programs, as an argument for the integration of a Volunteer Manager in organizational structure. A survey of Philadelphia theatres revealed that while nonprofit theatres in Philadelphia understand that volunteers should have a larger role in their organizations, theatres don't quite grasp how involved volunteers can be, and as a result, are unable to articulate a reason for hiring a VM. Using data from the Department of Labor, and studies on the impact of volunteerism, this paper outlines how to identify the volunteer needs of a theatre, why people volunteer as a means to understand how to best recruit, and how to recruit. Additionally, this paper attempts to crystallize why theatres need to include a VM in their organizational structure. Looking forward, the recommendation of this thesis is that theatres begin to look more closely at how they utilize volunteers and how they can begin to create a more formal structured volunteer program, with an eye towards eventually integrating a VM into the staff structure.
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Details
- Title
- Utilizing volunteers in theatres
- Creators
- Melissa Raffel - DU
- Contributors
- Brian Moore (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Arts Administration; Arts and Entertainment Enterprise; Drexel University; Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design
- Other Identifier
- 3573; 991014632730704721