Volunteer Opportunities
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You all make the volunteers feel welcome and needed. Everyone is friendly, busy, focused, and still smiling (at least most of the time)! It's a high point of my year - volunteer Diana Lees (referring to Christmas Revels)
Special Projects
Video Editing
A volunteer with solid experience editing video with a program such as iMovie or Adobe Premiere is needed to create videos such as short clips for the web, etc.
Archiving digital photos
A volunteer, ideally with Photoshop-type skills, is needed to work on archiving digital photos. Experience with Mac platform helpful.
Database, librarian-type organizing
A volunteer with database, librarian-type skills is needed to help organize the Revels multi-city repository of digital media.
Organizing in the Revels office
Revels has old paper files and binders, going back many years, which a volunteer could help to sort through and organize.
Converting videos (VHS to DVD)
A volunteer with some comfort with video converting equipment is needed to convert old VHS tapes of Revels shows to DVD.
Cleaning/organizing the Revels props warehouse
Volunteer(s) are needed to help clean up and organize the Revels prop warehouse in Somerville. Volunteers should be willing to get dirty and do some lifting! This may be a one-time “Clean up Day” and/or an ongoing project. A volunteer to help photograph props and costumes and help with organizing the space may also be useful.
If you would like more information about these projects, or would like to volunteer in any other way, please contact Jeanne Kelly at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 617-972-8300 x30
Working with such a dedicated group of volunteers made the experience most enjoyable - Revels volunteer
Ongoing
General Office Support
Support Revels with office and computer tasks. Database skills and experience with software programs such as MS Excel or Raiser's Edge are helpful. Familiarity with InDesign, Photoshop, iMovie, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, or Joomla would also be helpful for design and website work.
Time: Weekdays, daytime hours. A minimum commitment of twice per month is requested.
Location: The Revels Office, St. John's Church, 80 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown, MA.
If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please contact Jeanne Kelly at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 617-972-8300 x30