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BE A FRIEND OF THE HOWLAND

Become a Volunteer

“PEOPLE MAKE IT HAPPEN” 
Volunteers are truly amazing. Volunteer labor helps make our original mission possible with limited financial resources. And all along the nearly 5-decade history of the Center since, volunteers have played an essential role in bringing the vision of the Center to life. If you have skills, energy, ideas and/or time to spare and share, just stop in at the Center and let us know! We can always use help on event days or office hour days. And we have a long list of tasks that always seem to remain on that perpetual “to do” list. If you can’t drop in, call us at 845-831-4988, or email us at [email protected]. Please join us in helping the arts, culture, and history connections thrive in the 'Jewel of Beacon'.

Volunteer Your Time!
By volunteering, you can enjoy free tickets to exciting events, build friendships, and play an essential role in your community. Hands-on training will be provided, and we would greatly appreciate your support!


Become a Gallery Attendant
Welcome visitors during Northcutt Hall's open gallery hours on most Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 PM.​

Become an Event Assistant
Front of House (FOH), Middle of House (MOH), or Back of House (BOH).

1. Front of House (FOH) help with ticketing.
These volunteers staff the door through which the public enters. Supervisor: Front of House Leader
- Greeting guests
- Keeping doors open/closed as conditions warrant
- Checking in will-call "ticket" holders.
- Selling admissions to "at the gate" customers, if seats are available.
- Operating Square system and cash drawer to make sales.

2. Middle of House (MOH) help with hospitality.
These volunteers staff the hospitality table and serve as ushers. Supervisor: Middle of House Leader
- Setting up coolers with selection of beverages and snacks
- Setting up tables with samples, signage, cups, etc.
- Serving guests and encouraging donations
- Making change and keeping cash donations secure
- Operating Square system and cash basket to facilitate donations
- Maintaining sanitation and cleaning spills, etc.
- Breaking down the setup and returning leftovers to storage.
- Counting monies received and turning over to Production Coordinator
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3. Back of House (BOH) help with lighting and sound.
 These volunteers set up and strike all systems as needed for performers or presenters. Supervisor: Back of House Leader.
- Greeting talent or presenters, advising and helping them on placement of clothing, gear, cases, etc.; showing them the Green Room; helping them with personal needs
- Setting up sound system; striking (members of designated sound crew)
- Operating sound system, or assisting operators provided by performers
- Setting up stage, moving pianos and other furniture to fit the event plan, striking
- Setting up and arranging chairs, tables, etc.; striking
- Setting up projection or video equipment, striking
- Operating projection if needed, or assisting operators provided by performers; guiding camera operators to safe equipment positions
- Assisting performers or presenters with props, set pieces, etc. if/as needed 
- Setting up stage lighting system, working with lighting director,  performance director or band leader, etc.

Become an Office Assistant
Work behind the scenes in our day-to-day operations and office chores. EX; database entry.​

Become a Buildings and Grounds Assistant
Help us maintain and preserve the architectural gem known as the 'Jewel of Beacon,' both inside and out.

Become a Member of our Board
Our working board is responsible for the governance, strategy, and accountability of this important non-profit organization.

Together, we make a difference!
The Howland Cultural Center thrives today thanks to the invaluable contributions of its volunteers and our community. At the Center we have many ways for you to get involved and help us keep the 'Jewel of Beacon' the best historical destination the Hudson Valley! The Howland Cultural Center is a non-profit organization recognized as a 501(c)(3), and is entirely run by volunteers with no paid staff.

Interested or have any questions, contact us.
Phone: 845-831-4988
Email: [email protected]
HOWLAND CULTURAL CENTER | 477 Main Street, Beacon NY 12508 | 845.831.4988
VAN WYCK COUNCIL ON THE ARTS AND CULTURE, INC., DBA HOWLAND CULTURAL CENTER
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© 2025 Howland Cultural Center
  • HOME
  • EVENTS
    • Calendar of SHOWS, EXHIBITS, EVENTS "WHAT'S HAPPENING"
    • GALA SPONSORSHIPS | DONATIONS | PROGRAM ADS
    • HCC PAST EVENTS >
      • PAST EVENTS - ARCHIVE
      • BEACON LITFEST@HCC >
        • BEACON LITFEST@HCC 2024
        • BLF Opening Event - JUNE 7
        • BLF Main Program - June 8 >
          • BLF Writer's bios - June 8
        • BLF Workshops - June 9 >
          • BLF Instructor bios - June 9
        • BLF Special Edition - June 20
        • PAST - BLF 2023 >
          • June 17 PROGRAM >
            • BLF Program Flyer
            • June 18 WORKSHOPS
            • BLF Workshop Flyer
            • BEACON LITFEST Sponsors
            • BLF in the News!
      • GALA 2024 >
        • GALA 2024 Booklet
        • GALA 2024 PHOTOS
    • HOWLAND CHAMBER MUSIC CIRCLE
    • PHOTOS >
      • HOWLAND 150 photos
      • OPEN MIC NIGHT PHOTOS
      • SANKOFA AFRICAN DRUM + DANCE ENSEMBLE PHOTOS
    • VIDEOS
  • VISIT US
    • VISIT THE HOWLAND
    • VISIT BEACON
    • IN THE NEWS
  • ABOUT US
    • Howland Cultural Center >
      • "People Make it Happen"
      • HCC Preserve NY Grant - 2021
      • History of the Howland
      • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
      • Process of Restoration
      • The Howland 150
    • Mission Statement
    • Board of Directors
  • SUPPORT US
    • BECOME A 'FRIEND'
    • BECOME A SPONSOR
    • BECOME A VOLUNTEER
    • PORTICO RESTORATION PROJECT - COIN DRIVE
    • NORTHCUTT LEGACY FUND
    • DONATE >
      • DONOR BOX - 2024 Friends Campaign
      • DONOR BOX - IN MEMORIAM FLORENCE NORTHCUTT
      • DONOR BOX - PORTICO RESTORATION PROJECT - COIN DRIVE
      • HOW TO DONATE
  • CONTACT US
    • Contact Us
    • Sign Up for "WHAT'S HAPPENING"
    • Rent the Howland