Volunteer and Internship Opportunities
Volunteers
Volunteers serve in a number of capacities and are critical to the successful operation of the Patel Conservatory. At the Center, we try to offer a variety of opportunities to fit the skills and interests of our volunteers. Currently, we are looking for volunteers in the following areas:
Classroom helpers: Escort students to and from class; assist in classroom with any special needs; assist instructor during showcases and open classrooms.
Administration and Marketing: Help out in many different departments; check-in table for different events or program interviews; basic filing, copying, answering phones, data entry; assist with folding programs or other marketing collateral; marketing tables at Patel Conservatory and Straz Center shows.
Backstage: Assist with check-in/check-out process; assigned to a specific group of students; help in dressing rooms; escort to and from stage; production needs.
If you are interested in volunteering at the Patel Conservatory, please complete the Volunteer Application (Word Doc is here. PDF is here.) and submit it to HRVolunteer@strazcenter.org or mail it to Human Resources, Straz Center, 1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, FL 33602.
Internship Program
The Patel Conservatory is looking for individuals interested in being part of our Internship Program. We offer both paid and ‘for credit’ Internships.
If you are an eager, self motivated professional who enjoys working with children in a fast paced, high energy environment, then this is the place for you! As an intern you’ll have the opportunity to work with artists, arts educators, arts professionals and arts administrators who are committed to the finest quality of performing arts education.
If you are interested in the Internship Program at the Patel Conservatory, please send your resume together with a cover letter to HRVolunteer@strazcenter.org or mail it to Human Resources, Straz Center, 1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, FL 33602.
Theater Apprentice Program
The Theater Apprentice Program at the Patel Conservatory is designed to broaden the perspective of performance majors, and provide training and hands-on experience in the non-performance fields of Performing Arts. The Apprentice Program focuses on five areas in the non-performing filed of the Performing Arts: directing, dramaturgy, design, stage management and technical theater. Apprentices will be included in a wide variety of activities that will enhance their abilities to set and achieve careers goals. While these experiences are integral to the next generation of non-performance artists, they are also integral to the success of the Patel Conservatory’s growing programs.
If you are interested in the Theater Apprentice Program at the Patel Conservatory, please call 813.222.1002 and ask to speak to a representative in the Patel Conservatory Theater Department.