Two hours or more

Oldham Library are looking for a team of Front of House volunters to support the live@thelibrary staff during their christmas production run of ‘Hansel and Gretel' performed at live@thelibrary in Oldham over the festive season and we will welcome lots of families and audience members from across Oldham and beyond.

We are looking for volunteers who would like to work alongside our front of house staff and support us to make their experience magical!

Volunteers will help guard the set in the theatre as audience members arrive and find their seats, assist by starting seating from the back to the front.

During the show, volunteers can watch the performance from a designated chair down the side if seating is limited and also guard the set during the interval and as the audience leaves, and say goodbye and thank them for coming.

What's involved?

Shows will run from Thursday 4th till Wednesday 24th Decemeber, times and dates are shown below:

We will need you to:

Attend a Briefing Including:

• Instructions on seating guidance (back to front)

• Set guarding procedures before, during interval, and after the show

• Volunteer positioning and safety protocols

• How to engage politely with the audience

Time Commitment:

• Arrive 45 minutes before the show for briefing and preparation

• Total time commitment: approximately 2.5 hours per show

• Show length is around 1.5 hours

Before and After the Show:

• Volunteers are needed 45 minutes before the show begins

• Assistance required for up to 15 minutes after the show ends

Why get involved?

Benefits of Volunteering:

• Opportunity to watch the show during your shift if you choose

• Gain valuable experience volunteering in a theatre environment

• Enjoy a public-facing role with friendly interaction

How to get involved?

To apply for this opportunity just follow these simple steps:

Step 1:  Sign in to your account or join 'Take Part' to create a volunteer account

Step 2:  Accept the challenge

Step 3: Await a response from our team who will be in touch with more information.

We are looking for a team of volunteers and will offer this oportunity on a first come first served basis.