Volunteering Opportunity: Ad Hoc Front of House Volunteer with Herts Inclusive Theatre

Herts Inclusive Theatre are lookin 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 our audiences. You will greet and guide guests as they arrive for our theatre performances and film screenings, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and supported. You will provide assistance and information about the venue, seating arrangements, and accessibility features, while also helping to promote and manage the raffle in a friendly and engaging way. This role is all about representing Herts Inclusive Theatre with warmth and professionalism, delivering excellent customer service, and supporting our mission to make the arts accessible to everyone. It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys interacting with people and wants to contribute to an inclusive arts community.

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, Aged 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 put 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 us run the raffle and helping us take cash/card donations

• Chat to event attendees about the creative, participant-led opportunities we run, from our term-time groups to

• community projects (we will brief you about these and be on hand to answer any questions!)

Herts Inclusive Theatre (HIT) use 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 are especially welcoming to those with special needs. We run termly theatre workshops across Hertfordshire and North London, as well as creative activities during the holiday periods. Through these activities we break down barriers about disability, encouraging participants to work together on an equal level and without prejudice.