Volunteer

“I’ve been out of work for some time now. The theatre side has really sharpened my skills, getting back into regular work pattern, being with people – feels like that’s going to make a big difference”

We offer real hands-on volunteering, placement and work experience opportunities on all our projects. Every year students, new graduates and community members give us their time and gain experience of working in a professional theatre environment.

Our volunteer interviews are followed by an induction session where our policies and expectations are shared and all our volunteers are supported by a core staff member throughout their time with us.


Current Placement & Volunteer Opportunities

Do you have skills and experience that may help Lewisham Youth Theatre to grow and thrive? Do you want to be involved with a charity making a difference in the Lewisham community? Consider joining LYT’s Council of Management, our voluntary board who provide strategic management for the organisation.

What is expected of Trustees?

Trustees are expected to:
– Attend 4 x quarterly Council of Management meetings per year, usually weekdays 6pm -8pm, and an annual Saturday away-day (usually in June)
– Attend the Annual General Meeting (usually in October)
– Attend performances and special events produced by the company
– Prepare for meetings by reviewing papers and having an up-to-date understanding of the issues facing the organisation
– Support the executive team to ensure the company’s legal responsibilities and strategic objectives are achieved
– Advise the charity, particularly within your area of specialism
– Promote the organisation’s work
– Support the organisation’s fundraising through introductions, promotion and fundraising events

Although there is no expectation that trustees will make a personal financial contribution to the charity, the Council of Management as a whole has an annual fundraising target laid out in the strategic plan.

More information on being a Trustee, including legal responsibilities, can be found in this information pack. 

To apply, please email your CV and Cover Letter outlining why you think you’d be a good fit for this role to chair@lewishamyouththeatre.com

For an informal conversation about the role, please email above or call on 020 8318 2508.


Our placement and volunteer opportunities offer the chance to be part of a youth theatre creative team and work alongside professional directors, designers, and stage managers. We are currently interested in hearing from volunteers for the next academic year, across a variety of projects. Volunteers must be aged 18 or over. Please click on the roles below to find out more.

Drama and Backstage Workshop Assistants- There are a range of roles available supporting our drama and and backstage skills programmes, which run weekly for 2 hours per week, or as half term intensives.

Facilitator Training Workshop Assistant- This is a condensed volunteering opportunity across 6 weeks in February-March 2025.

To register your interest in volunteering, please fill in this  Volunteer Application Form. If you have any questions about volunteering or how to apply, please email or give us a call on 020 8318 2508.


SAFER RECRUITMENT: All voluntary roles with Lewisham Youth Theatre involve contact with children and young people. These roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amendments (England and Wales). Any successful applicants over the age of 18 will be required to obtain a DBS disclosure at the appropriate level.

You can find out more about how we make sure that all those who work or volunteer for LYT contribute to keeping children and young people safe by reading our Policies.