Volunteer at the Out There Festival
Get Involved!
Out There Festival is one of the UK’s largest free outdoor arts festivals with a mission to bring new, diverse and world-class arts to its home of Great Yarmouth. All volunteering roles mean being an advocate for Out There. Volunteers are essential to the success of the festival and they have the opportunity to fulfil a variety of roles. See below the roles we have on offer. You must be available for at least 4 hours on one (or as many as you like) of these days: Wednesday 28th May, Thursday 29th May, Friday 30th May, Saturday 31st May
Upcoming Events
Volunteer Meet & Greet Brunch
FREE
Person Specification
Whilst the different roles have their own specific duties, we ask that all Out There Festival volunteers possess the following skills and attributes:
- A positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Friendly and helpful
- Willingness to learn
- Willingness to work outdoors
Stage Manager Assistants
Working with the stage manager of a performance area to assist artists with props and moving set, guiding audiences to sit and stand in the right places, making sure accessible viewing areas are kept for people with access needs. There may be some moving of seating between shows and wiping down if there’s rain.
Merchandise and Info Point Assistant
Friendly, helpful people required to sell brochures and direct people to different areas of the festival.
Walkabout Stewards
Accompany some of the promenade performances to ensure the artists’ paths are clear and audiences don’t trip over themselves when transfixed by the captivating performance!
Workshop Assistants
A small cohort of experienced, artistic, practical folk who will support artists to help the public, young and old, to participate in art and craft workshops.
Access Buddies
A point of contact at the Access Hub, giving information on the accessible performances, including BSL and audio-described shows and touch tours, and directing people to the quiet spaces, disabled loos. Buddies will be available to advise on and escort visitors to SEND friendly shows. They’ll help people to get to suitable viewing spots in the audience and generally be a friendly face at the festival.
- Some experience working with people with SEND, physical disabilities, visual impairment or d/Deaf people
- Confident talking to people from all backgrounds
- Calm and welcoming
Green Team
We have lots of gardening, growing and planting to do in the lead up to the festival. You are also welcome to continue this after the festival as we have gardens at both the Ice House and the Drill House that need to be maintained year round.
Performance & Participation Opportunities
This year there are eight shows that require community participants and performers. Some are more involved than others.
Community Parade – Celebrate the culmination of a three-year national coastal heritage and culture project – Beach of Dreams. Walk with a parade of music and flags, with the added of option of being part of the beach dance.
Gorilla Circus – Be part of two opposing factions, the Free Thinkers and the Digiverse. March with placards and cause a commotion in the lead-in to the 9pm world premiere of Gorilla’s new show.
Rudkin & Hicks – Find your feet with Tony & Ray’s dance flash mob. No need to be a professional dancer.
Jones & Barnard – An ensemble of mythological characters are required for a comedy promenade show looking at dreams of sleep and hearts’ desires.
Martin Thompson’s Photo Booth – Assist with the fantastical circus photo booth. Help with incredible costumes and poses. Need to be good with technology as the photos are printed on the spot.
Loser’s Arcade – Back for a third year at Out There Festival, The Losers Arcade puts the fun back into failure with wacky, pointless games and obscure challenges. Be part of the cheerful, friendly team of arcade attendants complete with homemade neon rave uniforms.
Apply
Once you’ve familiarised yourself with what’s on offer, you can share your preferences with us in the online application form– we will try our best to accommodate your preferences. If you have any questions contact taraneh@outtherearts.org.uk.
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