We have a number of ‘hands on’ events and activities that require diverse administrative, practical and creative support and we hope there is something of interest for you will utilises your skills. If you would like to get involved with Lewisham Youth Theatre or wish to discuss any of the volunteering opportunities outlined please contact myself, Anita McKeown tel: 020 8690 3428 or email:info@lewishamyouththeatre.com.
| JYT 1 8 – 11 years |
JYT 2 12 – 14 years |
SYT 15 – 21 years |
ROAR! |
Ongoing & Organisational |
Productions – All three companies work towards a production at different times of the year. There are a number of volunteering opportunities related to the shows.
Production activities & opening night support Front of house, ticket administration
Suitable for College interns / placements: Set & costume design, Stage Management, Technical opportunities. |
Weekly Sat Theatre
Set up & management of pre-show arts table & activity |
Fundraising 1
Funding Research e.g. Trusts, Public funding etc main priorities, deadlines & application criteria |
Workshop Assistants for all three companies.
Suitable for College graduate / late stage student or practionner seeking more experience: Working with the lead tutor and up to 20 young people. Input into session plan & run elements of the session. |
Assisting staff with meet & greet |
Fundraising 2
Corporate funding / sponsorship. Supporting the development of Friends of LYT |
Recruitment
Autumn Mailout - Collating recruitment pack & posting
Registration Evening support - Registration of new members, giving receipts for deposits. |
Designing arts table activities |
Media Interns
Technical / creative skills, creating / managing a blog / updating Facebook / website. Press & Publicity – developing a newsletter. |
Touring Programme: Development of touring programme for SYT comedy & the MyLife projects.
Research & Development: Researching and collating details of touring opportunities, venues possible funding other youth theatres, theatres with youth theatre company’s.
Looking at international opportunities for touring / exchanges. |
R & D:
Researching and updating database re: children’s theatre companies |
Assisting with theatre trips. Project Admin / Office Support |
| Development of partnerships with local organisations / colleges: Opportunities for work placements and interns focussing on practical skills re productions, arts administration / management as well as researching focussed ‘stand alone’ project development. |
