Ad Hoc Front of House Volunteer

Welwyn Hatfield Community And Voluntary Services Limited; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community arts organization based in the UK seeks Front of House volunteers to assist during events. As a volunteer, you will create a welcoming atmosphere by greeting guests, managing ticket checks, and supporting accessibility needs. This role is vital for promoting an inclusive environment and showcasing arts to audiences, and it is suitable for individuals from various backgrounds, including university students and older individuals. A DBS check is required to participate.

Qualifications

• Must be welcoming and friendly toward event attendees.
• DBS check required for volunteering.
• Suitable for various age groups including 18 - 25 and older.

Responsibilities

• Set up Front of House and marketing materials at the venue.
• Check tickets and guide audiences to their seats.
• Assist with access needs and answer questions.
• Help run the raffle and handle donations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Herts Inclusive Theatre are looking for Front of House volunteers to help at their events. As a Front of House Volunteer with Herts Inclusive Theatre, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all audiences. You will greet and guide guests as they arrive for theatre performances and film screenings, provide assistance and information about the venue, seating arrangements, and accessibility features, and help to promote and manage the raffle in a friendly and engaging way. This role represents Herts Inclusive Theatre with warmth and professionalism, delivering excellent customer service and supporting the organization’s mission to make the arts accessible to everyone.

Responsibilities

• Set up Front of House and marketing materials at the venue.
• Check tickets and guide audiences to their seats.
• Assist with access needs.
• Help run the raffle and handle cash/card donations.
• Engage with event attendees about creative, participant-led opportunities and community projects.
• Be on hand to answer questions and support volunteers and participants.

Opportunity Details

• Opportunity Type: Micro-volunteering
• District: Broxbourne, East Herts, Hertsmere, St Albans, Welwyn/Hatfield
• Location: Indoor
• Time of day: Casual or Intermittent
• Practical Considerations: A DBS check will be required.
• Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS)
• Suitable for: 18 – 25 year olds, 26 and over, University students, Older People
• Suitable for volunteers interested in: Education & Training (adults), Education & Training (young people), Health and Wellbeing, Isolation & Loneliness, Mental Health, Social Activities, Voluntary & Community Action
• Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: Yes

Full Description

During the course of the year, Herts Inclusive Theatre puts on theatre performances and film screenings to showcase the work of our theatre groups, which is great exposure for us as a small charity. With your help, we can enable our audiences to have a brilliant time, while we show off what we do to support those with disabilities and mental health needs to express themselves and flourish.

Duties would include:

• Set up of Front of House and marketing materials at the venue
• Checking tickets and showing audiences to their seats
• Assisting with access needs
• Helping run the raffle and taking cash/card donations
• Chat to event attendees about the creative, participant-led opportunities we run, from our term-time groups to community projects

Herts Inclusive Theatre (HIT) uses the arts and wellbeing practices to build confidence, develop skills and give participants and their families memorable, enjoyable life experiences where everyone is encouraged, valued, supported and has their part to play. Led by experienced practitioners, our workshops are open to all and welcoming, especially to those with special needs. We run termly theatre workshops across Hertfordshire and North London, as well as creative activities during holiday periods. Through these activities we break down barriers about disability, encouraging participants to work together on an equal level and without prejudice.