Our Event Stewards take on the role of festival representatives at our various events and venues, there to assist staff and partners while also providing a welcoming atmosphere for audiences. A general day as a steward for the festival starts with a briefing of the event you will be stewarding before heading to the relevant venue. If it is a free-ticketed event you will also be in charge of checking tickets and the attendee list. Otherwise, the key roles will be to monitor the event and to help any audiences who may have questions about the event, festival or venue (information will be given by the staff beforehand). There is also the possibility of assisting the festival staff in setting up and packing away the event.
The great thing about Bloomsbury Festival is that we have a range of events and hubs each year that cover various areas of interest and subjects. There is something for everyone, from music to science to history to theatre. You will have a chance to tailor your stewarding to events you are personally interested (this cannot be guaranteed for all shifts). As a steward you will get the chance to interact with the local communities, residents and professionals, as well as immerse yourself into the world of an art and culture festival. If you are interested in culture, science and exploring Bloomsbury, then this is a great opportunity for you.
During this role will be able to expand your customer service experience tailored for the arts and culture industry. You will gain an insight into the behind-the-scenes of what it takes to produce an annual festival in the centre of London. We will also offer voluntary additional training in festival and events management – three afternoon sessions in late September/early October. This includes a self-guided walk of the various venues we host events in - many people pass these on a daily bases without realising the beautiful venue they've just walked by. The last of the training session will include a break down of Health and Safety from our Production Manager, Safeguarding, and an introduction to Box Office practices from our Box Office team.
Event stewards are the main representatives of the festival, this requires an approachable and friendly manner towards visitors and an ability to assist the public in a polite, inclusive, open and helpful way. The role is designed for anyone 18+ who has an interest in supporting the festival and/or gaining additional skills and work experience, though an interest in the industry is not a strict requirement. We wish for volunteers to enjoy the festival while gaining experiences and possible connections. There is no specified number of events that you must volunteer for, but we would expect you to be available for a few events throughout the festival (14 - 23 October 2022) and be committed to attending shifts once you have volunteered for them.
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