We have a place for you.

 Barrier-Free is so thankful for the continued support of our hard-working volunteers.  We offer a variety of volunteering opportunities that can meet the needs of your schedule.  Please sign-up to volunteer using the form at the bottom of the page.

Looking to earn Service-Learning hours for Carroll County Public Schools Graduation requirement?  Volunteer hours with Barrier-Free are service-learning eligible.

Mentoring

​Mentoring is the best way to get involved at Barrier-Free and involves direct, on-the-ground work.  By taking on the role as a mentor, you are a part of the creative, inclusive theater process. Mentors assist actors on and offstage during rehearsals and shows, model appropriate social interactions, and build deep, meaningful relationships with our actors.  Mentoring is the most rewarding, joy-filled work and a great way to give back to the community.

Mentors must be 16 years of age or older.

Mentoring involves committing to at least one Inclusive Theater Company and attending rehearsals from 6:30-8PM, September - March.
"Mentoring with Barrier-Free is the highlight of my week.  The joy of seeing these actors bring their characters to life is contagious.  No matter what has happened in my day or week, I know that I'll soon be getting my 'Barrier-Free' pick-me-up."

- Barrier-Free Mentor

Backstage Crew

Working Barrier-Free's backstage crew is a fast-paced, high-energy volunteer experience.  Backstage crew members help to move sets on and off stage, open and close the curtain, assist actors with their props, and any other show related needs. 

Backstage crew members must wear all black and must be 13 years of age or older. 

Crew members must also be available Friday March 13th 6:00 - 9:00pm, Saturday March 14th 9:00am - 5:00pm, and Sunday March 15th 12:00 - 5:00pm.

Volunteering

Bringing our disability programming to life is a team-effort.  Barrier-Free volunteers are the unsung heroes of our organization ensuring we have hands and help to make our programs successful and fun.   

Volunteering is the most flexible for your schedule.

Volunteering opportunities include:
  • Selling tickets & concessions at our shows
  • Helping to make sets, props, or costumes
  • Managing a Barrier-Free booth at a marketing event
  • And more!

Have another idea?

In the spirit of our mission to create, express, achieve - we recognize that we are the best version of Barrier-Free when we are inclusive of the talents, skills, and ideas of our supporters.  If there is another way you'd like to help Barrier-Free, we would love to hear from you.  Please email LaurenBurr@barrierfreemd.com with your ideas.

Save Jen from being a one-woman run crew!

Superstar former intern and now Barrier-Free assistant director, Jen Shillingburg masterfully managed a one-woman extraordinaire backstage crew for our Spring 2019 Inclusive Theater Productions.  Make sure she's not alone this season by signing up to volunteer!

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Tyler Ellyson (Company B actor) and Britt Burr (Creative Director) having fun at rehearsal.