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Our Volunteers: The Heart of Shakespeare North Playhouse
At Shakespeare North Playhouse, volunteers are the lifeblood of our vibrant community. Their dedication and passion infuse every corner of our theatre, from welcoming guests with warm smiles to supporting our diverse range of events and workshops. These individuals play a pivotal role in bringing our mission to life—making world-class theatre and cultural experiences accessible to all. Their contributions extend beyond the stage, fostering connections, inspiring creativity, and enriching the lives of those in Prescot and the wider Liverpool City Region.
Volunteering isn’t just good for your own growth, it’s a way to give back to your community and support the theatre in meaningful, lasting ways.
It’s also a great way to keep learning, meet new people, and feel more connected. If you’re looking for something that adds real value to your life, Shakespeare North is a place you can call home.
❤️ A huge HUGE thank you to our amazing volunteers—you’re the heart and soul of Shakespeare North Playhouse! Whether you’re greeting guests, giving tours, helping behind the scenes, or just bringing good vibes, your energy makes this place truly special. ❤️
We’re so lucky to have you on the team, and we couldn’t do it without you!
Our Volunteers in Photos...
Our Volunteers’ in Numbers
💬 15,000+ volunteer hours in 2024
🧠 89% say they gained confidence or new skills
🤝 40+ community groups supported through volunteer-led events
Who Are Our Volunteers?
We have a growing team of over 68 volunteers, including people of all ages, from 16 to 80 and above! They include students, retirees, theatre lovers, first-timers, and lifelong locals, all from different walks of life.
“I wanted to reconnect after retiring, now I’ve made lifelong friends.” (Tom)
“I’m studying drama and this has given me real-world experience.” (Jade)
No experience? No problem, we’ll support you every step of the way.
Want to Volunteer?
There are a variety of roles that we need volunteers to fill. Whether you can volunteer once a week or a few times a week, there will be a place for you!
These roles include, but are not limited to:
Front-of-House Ushers:
This position involves welcoming guests at the doors, before a show. You will also be directing guests to the appropriate floors and doors, ensuring their visit runs smoothly.
Also helping out during the shows, ensuring guests are sat in the right places and providing instructions when necessary.
Heritage & Education Guides:
Our Heritage tours are a crucial part of our visitor experience. Volunteers for these positions will be taught how to guide visitors through the theatre, providing them with facts about our building. You will also be engaging with schools and working alongside the Learning & Engagement Team.
Community Workshop Support:
These positions include helping artists and prepping materials for our workshops that include Still Life Drawings, Wine Tasting sessions and many more.
Backstage & Tech Assistants:
You could help set the stage for our many performances, moving equipment and props and help contribute to the magic before the actors set foot on stage!
Outdoor and Gardening:
Helping with the outside of the building, help manage our gardens and outdoor areas.
Audience & Marketing:
There are also positions with our Audience & Marketing department, where you could help produce copy or put your Photoshop skills to work! You could be helping behind the scenes in the marketing and planning of our digital content and overall marketing strategy.
Funding
You could also be helping our Fundraising team, identify bids, help write copy and communicate the importance of our mission beyond the theatre!
There are plenty of volunteer benefits and perks, for all who spend their time at the Playhouse. These benefits include:
● Free tickets to select performances
● Special volunteer-only events & socials
● Training and development opportunities
● Letters of recommendation or work experience validation
● Uniform/merch discounts
● 10% off tickets
● 10% off purchases at our Bar & Kitchen
● 10% off purchases in our Gift Shop
● Early access to ticket sales
● Recognition on our Volunteer Wall of Fame
There are plenty of things you can do other than volunteering! You can help out Shakespeare North by sharing our story on social media or nominating us for community awards! If you know somebody who might be interested in volunteering, then why not refer them? Or you can fundraise on behalf of Shakespeare North Trust! There are many ways to help us continue to thrive.
If you’re interested in volunteering at Shakespeare North Playhouse, we’d love to hear from you! Please get in touch by emailing [email protected].
In your email, be sure to include a brief introduction, your availability, and the area of the theatre you’re most interested in supporting.
Please note: Unfortunately, we’re not able to offer work experience placements at this time.
