WHY VOLUNTEER?
Whether you want to make new friends, gain new skills, boost your CV, or simply experience the buzz of our unique theatres, we hope you will enjoy this exciting and valuable role.
THE ROLE.
To act as the public face of Shakespeare’s Globe during our performances and events, ensuring that our visitors have a positive, enjoyable, and safe experience. Induction and full training are provided.
ARE YOU…
• Friendly and enthusiastic?
• Passionate about engaging with the public?
• Interested in theatre, live events, or the arts?
• A team player?
• Keen to support our cause to make Shakespeare accessible for all?
• Available to volunteer for evening and weekend shifts? If so, we would love to hear from you! Read on to find out more about the role and how to apply.
WE VALUE OUR VOLUNTEERS.
As a volunteer you can:
• Claim travel expenses (up to £20.30 per day). A free meal will also be provided if you volunteer for two shifts on one day.
• Get free Yard tickets to selected performances.
• Get a Better Bankside Buzz Card offering discounts in the local area.
• Go to volunteer social events, celebrations and outings.
• Apply for internal Globe vacancies and get feedback on interviews.
• Enjoy discounts in our shop, cafe and restaurant.
KEY DUTIES.
• Assist staff in looking after our visitors to make sure they are safe and happy.
• Act as a good ambassador for Shakespeare’s Globe, committing to our values of equality, diversity and anti-racism and supportiveness to others.
• Welcome and greet visitors, check tickets, and show visitors to their seats.
• Answer visitor enquiries and share information. Process card payments for cushions rentals and programmes from our cushion carts.
• Watch over audience members during shows.
• Assist staff in emergency evacuations of the site (full training will be given).