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Grand Junction at St Mary Magdalene’s
Grand Junction at St Mary Magdalene is a community, arts and heritage venue based at St Mary Magdalene’s Church, run by Paddington Development Trust. We deliver an eclectic and collaborative programme of music, arts, performance, and education for young people, families, and adults.
Description

Grand Junction at St Mary Magdalene’s is a venue for community, arts and culture based at St Mary Magdalene Church, run by Paddington Development Trust.

Our mission is to present an eclectic, collaborative programme of music, arts and performance for young people, families, and adults in our amazing spaces.

Volunteers enable us to do so much more at Grand Junction. We’re looking for enthusiastic and friendly volunteer stewards to help us prepare our venue for a season of live events, offer our visitors a warm welcome, and provide information and assistance to ensure that our events run smoothly and are enjoyed by all.

We value the contribution that volunteers make to our work. Volunteers in this role will:

  • Receive training specific to the role and a detailed volunteer induction. 
  • Receive reasonable out-of-pocket travel expenses of up to £10 per shift, in accordance with the PDT Volunteer Policy
  • Receive ongoing support from Grand Junction’s Volunteer Manager, and other Grand Junction staff
  • Be supported to use their volunteering to access employment-focused opportunities, such as advice and signposting, where relevant
  • Be invited to regular volunteer social gatherings, community events, and talks

What you’ll gain

This role is a great opportunity to:

  • Gain on-the-ground customer service experience in an arts and culture setting
  • Develop new skills and increase confidence
  • Meet like-minded people, and make friends!
  • Contribute to the development and delivery of cultural activities for the local community 
  • Enjoy the opportunity to watch and experience live music performances spanning a variety of genres, cultures, and styles.
Duties

Working under the supervision of Grand Junction staff, Event Steward volunteers will:

  • Offer guests a warm welcome to Grand Junction, check event tickets, and signpost visitors around the venue
  • Enrich visitor experience by answering information queries about the event, or the venue
  • Help to ensure that guests have a safe and enjoyable visit to our community space by monitoring health and safety considerations, including supervising fire exits and inspecting visitor facilities
  • Occasionally help to prepare the venue ahead of an event, including but not limited to, arranging chairs and furniture, setting-up technical equipment, arranging staging, and stocking refreshments
  • Occasionally assist the staff by collecting empty glassware and tableware after use
  • Occasionally help to set down after an event, including but not limited to, stacking and tidying away equipment, moving furniture, and clearing and cleaning the event area
Who will the volunteers be working with?
Grand Junction Staff and volunteers and members of the public
Training
1 hour Volunteer induction in person and then on the role training

Time commitment

We are looking for people who can steward at one or more of the below events:

TUE 24 SEPTEMBER 18:30 - 22:00 ZOLA JESUS

THU 3 OCTOBER 18:30 - 22:00 MAKING TRACKS

FRI 25 OCTOBER 18:30 - 23:00 HALLOWEEN CEILIDH

SAT 26 OCTOBER 18:30 - 23:00 HALLOWEEN CEILIDH

FRI 1 NOVEMBER 18:30 - 22:00 COLLEEN + MARÇAL XIRAU

THU 7 NOVEMBER 18:30 - 22:00 STEVE KNIGHTLEY

FRI 8 NOVEMBER 18:30 - 22:00 JOEP BEVING & MAARTEN VOS

SAT 9 NOVEMBER 13:00-17:30 AUTUMN FESTIVAL
An afternoon of free creative activites for all ages, face painting, free tea and cake and more! Website link coming soon.
WED 13 NOVEMBER 18:30 - 22:00 HOWL

FRI 15 NOVEMBER 18:30 - 22:00 AMENA – LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2024

SAT 16 NOVEMBER 18:30 - 22:00 YAZZ AHMED – LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2024

TUE 19 NOVEMBER 17:30 - 20:30 TRANSCENDENCE WITH ELIZABETH REAH

THU 21 NOVEMBER 18:30 - 22:00 A MYTHICAL MUSICAL ODYSSEY WITH CALAN

FRI 22 NOVEMBER 18:30 - 22:00 PROJECT SMOK

SAT 23 NOVEMBER 18:30 - 22:00 FARIS ISHAQ – EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2024

SAT 30 NOVEMBER 18:30-22:30 LONDON CEILIDH CLUB

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This organisation is one of our community partner organisations.

Like all volunteer recruiters we work with, they have signed up to our service standards, agreeing to abide by our policy on partnership working to keep you safe and supported whilst you volunteer.

You’ll never be out of pocket for volunteering through us – with in-London travel expenses to and from your volunteering guaranteed.

In addition, the team here at Students’ Union UCL Volunteering Service is here to support you throughout your volunteering journey – you can get in touch with us at any time.