Concert & Events Volunteer - St Giles Cripplegate (City of London)
Song in the City
Support live music in the City! Help Song in the City welcome audiences at St Giles Cripplegate concerts. Flexible, occasional roles include front of house, ticket scanning, hospitality, event setup and general support. No musical experience needed; a friendly briefing is provided. Choose the dates that work for you.
Song in the City is an artist-led charity bringing professional musicians and communities together through classical song. We present accessible concerts, champion emerging artists and creative collaboration, and deliver participatory projects and workshops promoting wellbeing, inclusion and social connection. Join Song in the City’s friendly concert and events volunteer team at St Giles Cripplegate, in the heart of the City of London. Help us welcome audiences to inspiring classical song performances and support the smooth running of our events. Tasks may include: - Greeting guests - Checking tickets using a simple scanning app - Handing out programmes - Assisting with refreshments - Setting up and tidying the venue - Directing visitors - Supporting artists and the event team. Depending on your skills and interests, there may also be opportunities in photography, social media, publicity or event coordination. You will receive a briefing and guidance on the day. No specialist musical knowledge is required. Volunteers can choose the concerts that suit them; there is no expectation to attend every event. We are also developing further community workshops and participatory projects from 2027, which may offer additional ways to help. Some roles involve standing and light lifting, but we can discuss suitable tasks and reasonable adjustments in advance. This opportunity is for our City of London events; dates will be shared with interested volunteers.
Catering,Events & Stewarding,Music,Volunteer Management,General and Helping
Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Cleaning & Tidying, Creative & Design, Organising & Planning, Photography
No previous experience is necessary. We welcome volunteers who are friendly, reliable, enthusiastic and comfortable working with others. Good communication skills and a welcoming attitude are particularly important for audience-facing roles. Volunteers should be willing to follow instructions, work as part of a team and help create an inclusive, supportive atmosphere. Training and guidance will be provided for specific tasks.
Volunteers will gain practical experience in live music events, including front of house, hospitality, event organisation and teamwork. They will have opportunities to develop communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, meet new people and work alongside professional musicians and arts practitioners. Volunteers will also gain insight into the running of a small arts charity and its community-focused projects, while helping to make classical music more accessible and welcoming to diverse audiences. Depending on their interests and experience, there may also be opportunities to develop skills in event management, publicity, photography and volunteer coordination.
Flexible and occasional, usually around 3-4 hours per concert, including setup and pack-down. Events are generally held on weekday evenings, often Fridays, with some additional daytime or weekend opportunities. Volunteers can choose which events suit their availability, with no minimum commitment or expectation to attend every concert. Additional opportunities may arise through community workshops, special projects and behind-the-scenes support.
EC2Y 8DA
St Giles Cripplegate, Fore Street, Barbican, London
St Giles Cripplegate, Fore Street, Barbican, EC2Y 8DA. Near Barbican and Moorgate stations; specific arrival and access instructions are sent before each concert.
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