Volunteers

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with The Washington Ballet.

On Pointe

On Pointe is the official volunteer organization of The Washington Ballet. Have a passion for ballet? Step up and get involved with The Washington Ballet. Volunteers can help with backstage tours, the Sugar Plum Shoppe (which runs during The Nutcracker) and special events. To learn more about The Washington Ballet’s many special events, please click here: Special Events. In addition, there are several small events including Open Rehearsals and beerballet&bubbly. Volunteers also participate in many of the daily tasks that keep The Washington Ballet On Pointe.

Volunteers play an integral role with The Washington Ballet and are deeply appreciated. Make a difference today! Please complete and return this form. To find out more about becoming an On Pointe volunteer, please email estaley@washingtonballet.org.

TWSB Work Exchange Program

The Washington School of Ballet, Northwest Campus, seeks part-time, work exchange volunteers for its adult dance classes designed for the general public. Team members will be responsible for:

• Registering new students, selling classes to students and signing students into class
• Distributing class schedules
• Responding to inquiries about classes
• Serving as a guide for all students
• Assisting with other special tasks during shift

Team members will earn classes for every three hour shift during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 9:00pm, and weekends, 8:30am to 3:00pm.

Skills and Experience: excellent customer service skills are a must, computer and technologically-savvy; ability to work in a fast-paced environment; knowledge of dance; prior retail experience.

All applicants accepted are required to commit four-six months to the work exchange program. Participation is contingent upon successfully passing a background check.

To apply, download the application and mail it along with a cover letter and resume to:

Nadege Noel, School and Studio Manager
The Washington Ballet 3308 Wisconsin Ave NW
Suite 204
Washington DC 20016

Alternatively, you may fill out the application and email a scanned version to nnoel@washingtonballet.org along with your resume and cover letter.