Part Time Volunteer Usher
The Gate Theatre
The Opportunity
The Gate are constantly striving to maintain a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for their patrons while also making sure that their safety is a priority.
Volunteers will work alongside the Box Office Assistant and Duty Manager during the show shift and will be located inside the auditorium during the performance.
Volunteers will:
> ensure health and safety and licensing regulations are met.
> work during evenings, weekends and matinees.
> deal effectively with customer problems and enquiries.
> provide information about the theatre and productions.
> reconcile and record cash takings.
> provide a welcoming atmosphere.
The Organisation
The Gate Theatre is London's only producing theatre dedicated to international work.
It is a springboard - our aim is to give emerging artists the opportunity to take risks, to excel and to make their mark.
The theatre seats 70 people, it is small but ambitious and has been home to a variety of both established and emerging artists including Kathy Burke, Ed Hogg, Richard Hudson, Paterson Joseph, Sarah Kane, Alex Kingston, Jude Law, Nancy Meckler, Katie Mitchell, Sophie Okonedo and Rachel Weisz.
Skills / Qualifications
An interest in theatre and experience of customer service is desirable.
>Previous experience of working with the general public.
>Excellent communication skills.
>A willingness to provide first rate customer service.
Volunteers should have the ability to:
Work calmly and effectively in stressful situations
Operate successfully in a team
Deal confidently with the general public
Use their initiative and prioritise during busy periods
Getting There
Times you can volunteer
Monday:
All day
Tuesday:
All day
Wednesday:
All day
Thursday:
All day
Friday:
All day
Saturday:
All day
Sunday:
All day
