Action Team- Our Flexible Volunteer Network (Training & Event Alerts) (Theatre Event Steward – Salt & Smoke: Stories of Blyth)

Theatre Event Steward- Salt & Smoke: Stories of Blyth

• Organisation: Novo Theatre
• Age Requirement: 18+
• Meeting Point: Market Square (outside the Market Pavilion, look for staff in purple high-vis/t-shirts)

About the Role:

Join Novo Theatre for Salt & Smoke: Stories of Blyth- an immersive street theatre adventure through the streets that have shaped Blyth over 500 years!

We are looking for friendly event stewards to help us manage locations across Blyth town centre. We will endeavour to schedule volunteers at more than one location during the day so you get some variety and have the chance to see different performances while helping out.

(Note: The full audience experience lasts between 1 hour 15 mins and 1 hour 30 mins. Because this is tricky to fit into a volunteer shift, we recommend booking free tickets to experience the full show on a day you aren't volunteering!)

What you’ll be doing:

• Help audience members know they're in the right place & signpost to the next location, if they should need help.
• At one location, help to hand out/take back silent disco headsets to audience members, and wipe clean between each use.
• Hand out leaflets and answer questions from members of the public.
• Encourage audience members to complete our audience feedback form and share their memories and stories of Blyth.
• Help keep the performance areas free of litter.
• Supervising props/set while performers are on breaks, so not left unattended.

Perks & Support Provided:

• Expenses Covered: Full reimbursement for travel (45p per mile by car or public transport tickets refunded) plus lunch expenses covered!
• Free Tickets: Volunteers living outside NE24 can claim 1 free ticket to watch the full show on another day (NE24 residents and under-16s get free tickets via Eventbrite).
• Team WhatsApp Group: We will use a WhatsApp group on event days for team communication (we will reach out via Assemble after you sign up for consent to use your mobile number).
• Comfort & Facilities: Access to warm rest areas, free tea/coffee, toilet facilities, and scheduled breaks.

What to Wear & Bring:

All locations are outdoors, so please dress warmly and wear comfortable walking shoes (high-vis vests will be provided). Volunteers are welcome to bring a folding/camping chair to sit on during quiet moments!

Please select the slot(s) that suit your schedule when applying (flexible hours within these slots can also be accommodated upon request)

Didn't find the perfect volunteering role sitting live on our portal today? Don't worry...you can still be part of the team!

The Action Team is our flexible volunteer network. It’s designed for people who want to make a difference in Northumberland but need complete flexibility, or are waiting for the right opportunity to pop up.

By joining the Action Team, you aren't committing to a set schedule or a specific role. Instead, you are joining a community of "on-call" volunteers who get exclusive perks and priority access.

What you get when you join:

• Free Training: Instant access to our full library of free training courses and qualifications to boost your CV or learn new skills.
• Priority Event Alerts: Be the first to hear about pop-up community events, campaigns, and short-term projects.
• No Pressure: Pick and choose. When an event or new role goes live, grab it if it suits you. If it doesn't, just pass!

What you will be doing:

Because this is a flexible network, your "day-to-day" is entirely up to you. When you join, your main activities will be:

• Keeping an eye on your inbox for our upcoming event and new role broadcasts.
• Browsing and booking onto our free volunteer training sessions.
• Stepping up to help out at local community events only when your schedule allows.

Next Steps: Once you click apply, you will be asked to complete your short Volunteer Passport on the Assemble platform.

Please note: Completing your passport is required to unlock your account, open up our free training calendar, and start receiving event notifications! It takes less than 10 minutes

Important Information and Your Consent By applying to join the Action Team network, you are giving your permission and consent for:

• Partner Organisations to View Your Profile: Approved local charities and community organizations across Northumberland will be able to see your volunteering preferences and location on the portal.
• Direct Invitations: These organisations can invite you directly to support their upcoming one-off events and short-term activities.
• Upcoming Session Alerts: We and our partners can send you notifications about upcoming training sessions, workshops, and exclusive flexible volunteering opportunities.

All Messaging Goes Through the Portal: To keep your personal details safe and secure, all correspondence and invitations will go directly through this Assemble portal.

You remain in complete control. While organisations can view your profile and invite you to help via the portal, you are under absolutely no obligation to accept any invite unless it perfectly suits your calendar!