We depend on hundreds of volunteers each year working in the park, in the office, and on special events and projects. Volunteering with the Festival is a fun, social, and rewarding way to support one of St. Louis’ leading arts organizations with your most precious gift: your time. We welcome you to join us, whether for one night or the entire season!
Current 2025 Opportunities
Sign up to volunteer for one or more nights at Shakespeare in the Park! Performances of HAMLET are Tuesday through Sunday, May 28 to June 22. Volunteers are needed to assist with parking lot management, greeting/program distribution, donation collection and securing the bike path/reserved sections.
Volunteer shifts will begin at 6 p.m. and typically end when the performance begins (with some additional help needed through to intermission on Opening Night, May 28.)
Use this form to select date(s): https://forms.gle/Lt1gc5iFJyHr5KY37
SIGN UPAudience and Hospitality Services
Volunteers are essential to creating a rich experience for the audience each season at the mainstage production in Shakespeare Glen, Forest Park, and provide support for events such as Shakespeare in the Streets and our annual Gala to name a few. As the face of the Festival, you will engage with our guests and help make them feel at home.
Office
Volunteers occasionally assist staff with mailings, data entry, and other administrative tasks.
Group Volunteers
The mainstage Festival in Shakespeare Glen is a significant undertaking. Group volunteers are needed to work alongside core volunteers, assisting Festival staff with audience services and helping create a cheerful, safe, and friendly ambiance. Whether your group is 5 or 25 – we can use your help. Reserved seating can be arranged once the show starts.
For general sign-ups or questions, please email volunteers@stlshakes.org.