
Volunteer with Us
The volunteering team is the face of St George’s, and we’re keen for that face to better match the community it serves. We are a fully accessible venue and welcome volunteer applications from anyone aged from 18 to 84 who has an interest in any sort of music (and might enjoy being introduced to even more, or perhaps even some performance poetry or stand-up comedy!)
We have three different teams within our volunteer department, our Event Stewards, our Welcome Team and our Administration Assistants. You can find information about the different roles below, and if you are interested in joining our volunteer team please complete the application form below.
No previous experience is necessary, as all training is provided. Shifts are arranged by mutual agreement and at times that suit whatever your particular schedule will allow. Access to and by email at least once a week is our only requirement. These positions are completely unpaid but we hope that you will find our eclectic range of concerts, performances and events enriching in themselves.
It’s a perfect opportunity for those who want to take their first step back into employment, for absolute beginners who haven’t yet entered the job world, or for those who would like to develop their confidence around engaging with the public. We hope that our volunteer team will be keen to learn more about what St George’s does, and to help out behind the scenes!
Event Stewards
Event Steward duties include welcoming and guiding the audience to their seats for events and being responsible for the evacuation of the audience through emergency exits if required. You may also be involved in scanning tickets and selling merchandise too. Your main job is being our friendly, helpful ambassador to the public and the local community, and ensuring the smooth and safe running of events!
Our Event Steward rota is managed on a season basis, and we have a minimum requirement of approx. one shift per month, and it is mandatory for stewards to attend one emergency evacuation and customer service training session per year.
Welcome Team
Our Welcome Volunteers create a friendly and welcoming first impression of the building to all of our guests. Duties may include:
- Directing e-ticket holders away from Box Office and directly to the hall.
- Answering general queries and giving directions to toilets and other facilities.
- Assisting the events and café bar team with queue management at busy times, including event intervals.
- Providing information to audiences about our membership scheme.
- Saying thank you and goodbye to audiences as they leave events.
Our welcome volunteer rota is managed on a monthly basis and we ask that volunteers attend one training session per year, to stay up to date with current policies and procedures of the organisation.
Administration & Operations Assistants
As a music charity we rely on the support of our wonderful paid team and a committed group of volunteers. The administration assistants team are made up of volunteers who may want to assist with specific office-based projects throughout the year. This could include duties such as:
- Responding to emails about upcoming events.
- Research projects for our fundraising team.
- Proof reading marketing copy on a website or listing guide.
- Supporting our facilities team with building related tasks.
- Helping the learning department to deliver workshops or other types of activity.
How to Apply
If you would like to apply to join our Volunteer Team, please complete the online Application Form below.
Or, you can download and complete the Application Form in the next box, and send it as an email attachment to