Volunteering

We generally fulfill our volunteering needs at the beginning of each season with an annual event where volunteers sign up for shows that they can work or indicate other tasks they are happy to help White Bird with.

If you would like to be added to our volunteer list and receive an invitation to our volunteer party in the fall of 2012, please email Chelsea Bushnell (chelsea [at] whitebird [dot] org) and include your full name, email and phone number.

Please note that the only performances for which we need usher volunteers are those in the Uncaged Series.  (The PCPA uses their own volunteers for performances at the Newmark and Schnitzer).  At other times during the season, we need volunteers to help with loading out after shows, mailings and staffing special events.

Internships

White Bird internships generally offer support to the Marketing, Audience Services and Financial Managers.  Interns should be able to work 10-15 hours per week, during regular office hours (9am-5pm) at the White Bird office, which is located off of Terwilliger Blvd near OHSU.  Our internships are unpaid, but you will have the opportunity to meet dancers from around the world, attend all of the White Bird performances, and learn more about the logistics of presenting 12 contemporary dance companies each season.  If you are interested in becoming a White Bird intern, please send a cover letter addressing your experience and a resume to Ashley Cartmel (ashley [at] whitebird [dot] org) and Noel Plemmons (noel [at] whitebird [dot] org).