Love theatre, music and dance? Looking for a flexible volunteering opportunity? Welcome Host volunteers help ensure that every visitor to the Royal Opera House knows who we are, what we offer, and how to get involved.
- Welcome and greet visitors
- Share information and answer questions
- Give directions within the building and Covent Garden area
- Accompany tour groups to ensure they stay together during their visit
- Help to manage queues and spaces at busy times
- Assist Front of House staff in keeping everyone safe
- Flexible schedule to fit around your studies
- Meeting people from all walks of life
- Seeing behind the scenes of an exciting creative arts venue
- Working as part of a team
- Learning more about ballet, opera, dance, classical music, and theatre
- Gaining experience and skills in customer service and communication
Additional benefits of volunteering include:
- Claim travel expenses (up to £13.50 a day) and refreshments up to £4 (if volunteering for more than 4 hours)
- Enter ticket draws for rehearsals of Royal Ballet and Royal Opera performances
- Enjoy free access to ROH Stream to learn about our work and repertoire
- Go to volunteer social events and celebrations
- Apply for internal vacancies
- Get feedback on interviews if applying for a job at the ROH
Qualities we look for in our volunteers:
- Friendly and enthusiastic
- Reliable and punctual
- A team player
- Proactive and able to follow instructions
- Interested to learn and share information about the Royal Opera House and Covent Garden
- Able to keep calm during busy times
- Confident communicating in English
- Committed to our values: Treat each other with Respect, Be Open and Value the Highest Standards
Please note:
- We're looking for people who can volunteer 2 to 4 sessions per month.
- Sessions last 1.5 to 4.5 hours and take place on mornings, afternoons and evenings from Monday to Sunday.
- You must be available to attend an induction day in person on Sunday 23 June, 10:00-16:30.
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