Become a Weymouth Dance Festival ​volunteer

The Festival runs every year due to the amazing volunteers who give up their time to help us. Without them the Festival would not run smoothly or even at all.

This year is no exception. We need volunteers to help check tickets, serve tea and coffee in the snack bar, monitor the theatre etc.
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If you feel you could be one of our amazing volunteers please complete our online volunteer form, adapted from The British and International Federation of Festivals guidelines.

Many thanks for your support - we look forward to seeing you at the Festival.

Volunteer roles

Coffee shop

One volunteer during sessions, two volunteers during lunch and tea breaks.

Committee supervisor: Alison H-B

Description:
  • Register arrival at Reception. Collect badge.
  • Report to kitchen area for instructions on float or till.
  • Serve tea / coffee / cold drinks.
  • Sell pre-packed snacks and drinks.
  • Some food preparation (bread rolls) may be required this year.
  • Clean tables in cafe space.
  • Return badge to main reception at the end of session and sign out.

Backstage corridor

One volunteer during sessions, with a committee member.

Committee supervisor: Martha/Sarah B/Sue G/Sarah W

Description:
  • DBS required for this role, chaperone licence preferred.
  • Arrive 20 mins before session starts.
  • Bring chaperone licence or DBS certificate.
  • Register arrival at main desk and collect volunteer badge
  • Check children in and out of the backstage corridor waiting area.
  • We are responsible for the children once they enter this space.
  • Check each class is ready on time.
  • Chase up missing dancers from changing rooms if second person is available.
  • Send dancers side stage when Sarah W / June is ready.
  • Supervise younger dancers who are without a teacher.
  • Check dancers leave with a teacher or are collected by parent.​
  • Return badge to main reception and sign out.

Auditorium

With Darren on main door, plus one volunteer on each exit and one for lights / door.

Committee supervisor: Darren/Martha

Description:
  • Arrive 15 mins before first session starts.
  • Register arrival at Reception. Collect badge.
  • Darren will manage main entrance and give instructions for lights and safety measures / fire exits for new volunteers before each session.

Outside Entrance door: 
  • Check entrants have correct ticket for the session.
  • Open doors between classes to allow entrance of spectators.
  • Allow entrance and exit of spectators between dances.
  • Keep wall chart up to date as dancers start.

Inside Entrance Door: 
  • Open doors between classes to allow entrance.
  • Allow entrance and exit of individuals between dances.
  • Dim lights when class starts.
  • Raise lights for adjudication and between classes.

In Auditorium: 
  • Watch for spectator safety on steps.
  • Direct late entrants to seats between dances.
  • Discourage movement of spectators whilst dancers are dancing.
  • Parent / Dresser may exit through corridor door to collect children at the end of class. Direct other spectators to outer fire exit.
  • Remind spectators that cameras / phones are not allowed to be used.
  • Return badges to main reception at the end of session and sign out.

Clear-up at the end of the festival

Committee supervisor: Darren

Description:
  • Remove wall signs from dressing rooms and corridors.
  • Check dressing rooms are clear, collect wipes and hand gels.
  • Remove stage flooring and backdrop in the auditorium.