Volunteer – Tech Live Events Support

Go Vol Herts; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community charity organization in St Albans seeks a tech-savvy volunteer to assist with live events. Responsibilities include setting up sound and lighting equipment, supporting rehearsals, and troubleshooting. No formal qualifications needed, ideal for students or young individuals interested in a career in live events. Gain hands-on experience and valuable references.

Benefits

Hands-on experience in live event production

Opportunities to learn from experienced team members

References and support for future opportunities

Qualifications

• Student or young person interested in a career in live events or production.
• Previous experience in sound, lighting, or AV setups preferred.
• Willingness to learn and commitment to helping out.

Responsibilities

• Help set up and pack down sound and lighting equipment.
• Assist with live sound mixing and lighting control during events.
• Support rehearsals and technical run-throughs.
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues on the day.

Skills

Interest in live events

Experience with sound and lighting

Reliable and practical

Job description

AL3 5AY, St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Music Creative Events & festival

Community & family Sport & recreation Art & culture

We’re looking for a tech-savvy volunteer to help with the technical aspects of our live events.

Detailed description

Are you interested in live events and want hands-on experience with sound, lighting, and technical setup? Or do you already have experience and want to use your skills to support a youth charity?

We’re looking for a tech-savvy volunteer to help with the technical aspects of our live events — from setting up sound and lighting equipment to supporting smooth event delivery.

About Us

We are a small youth charity running community events, workshops, and programmes that empower young people. Our events range from small gatherings to larger performances and celebrations — and we want to make sure they run smoothly and professionally.

What You’ll Do

As a tech volunteer, you’ll:

• Help set up and pack down sound and lighting equipment.
• Assist with live sound mixing and lighting control during events.
• Support rehearsals and technical run-throughs.
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues on the day.

What We’re Looking For

• A student or young person interested in a career in live events or production.
• Someone with previous experience in sound, lighting, or AV setups
• A reliable and practical person who enjoys working behind the scenes.

No formal qualifications are required — just a willingness to learn and a commitment to helping out.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on experience in live event production.
• Opportunities to learn from experienced team members.
• A chance to contribute to meaningful youth‑focused events.
• References and support for future opportunities.

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and levels of experience. Training and support will be provided.

The Pioneer Club is a youth and community charity based in St Albans, Hertfordshire.

We're a live music venue and home to the oldest indoor skatepark in the UK!

Originally founded in 1941 for evacuees from London to St Albans during World War Two,

The Pioneer Club remains a safe haven in the community with a focus for youth culture across skate, music, dance and the arts.