Jobs & volunteer opportunities
It takes an army of creative and passionate people to do the number of jobs and tasks involved in running Project Theatre, from publicity to choreography with paid and voluntary opportunities available.
At Project Theatre our people are everything and working with us whether as paid staff or in a volunteer role you will be joining a hard-working, collaborative, purpose-driven team within an award-winning charitable organisation which places great importance on kindness, creativity and community spirit.
We work, partner and collaborate with artists, audiences, individuals, communities and companies across various sectors to achieve our aims so please contact us for collaboration and partnership opportunities.
Jobs
Staff job vacancies, projects and opportunities to work with us are shared here and we also advertise through relevant job sites and on our social media.
Our core creative and production staff team include our Directors, Musical Directors, Choreographers, Class Tutors and others at different levels of their creative career, who work with our students to build their skills through classes and rehearsals to create entertaining, award-winning productions every year.
Current vacancies:
October School and 2024 productions, classes and projects.
Please email for more information.
CV Drop
If we don’t currently have an opportunity for you please feel free to send us your resume by email and we’ll keep you on file for future opportunities.
Placements & Early Career experience
If considering a career in the performing arts but you do not have a huge amount of experience yet, you can join us as a Class/Production Assistant and start developing your own skills whilst helping our students to develop theirs. Your help will make a real difference, and you'll have the full support of our Staff & Volunteer Team.
We work with those from 14yrs+ depending on experience and the project, who have an interest in working in the arts, theatre and working with young people
This is a voluntary position with some agreed expenses paid if necessary
You may be required to do a PVG disclosure checks
You will be provided with all the necessary training
This can be counted towards Duke of Edinburgh or other relevant awards scheme
Work experience through Secondary School can also be arranged.
Volunteering
The following are the types of roles available for volunteers:
CHAPERONE / SUPERVISOR (CLASS / EVENT / PRODUCTION / REHEARSAL)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES (TRUSTEE / OFFICE BEARER)
EVENTS, FUNDRAISING & MARKETING
There is a lot more going on as well as our productions and classes. Every year we organise a wide range of promotional, fundraising and social events for our members and the public which requires the help of our amazing volunteer team.
Our fundraising and publicity team work closely with the rest of the staff and volunteer team assisted by our admin and creative staff to organise a range of events throughout the year, such as prize bingos, coffee mornings, awards ceremonies and quiz nights, as well as organising other initiatives such as promoting our Friends scheme. to promote our shows and events through flyering, marketing and publicity events and initiatives.
PRODUCTION & TECHNICAL: SET & PROPS / STAGE CREW etc
There is a huge amount to be done with running our organisation and particularly our productions, such as set design and construction, costume making, as well as roles backstage and technical sound and lighting. If you have skills in DIY, sewing, gardening or painting, these are very useful at various times.
ACCREDITATION & AWARDS
Project Theatre participates in the Saltire Awards which celebrate and reward young volunteers 14-25yrs. More info: Saltire Awards
Why Volunteer?
Project Theatre is defined by our people and as a volunteer you become an integral part of our work. We know that there are lots of factors that motivate people to volunteer and we try to give everyone a rewarding experience whatever their reasons – to learn new skills, give something back, develop a career, get involved with local community, make use of existing skills, increase experience or meet new people.
We recognise that everyone has many other commitments in their lives, so we provide flexible volunteering opportunities. We have a support system in place dedicated specifically to our volunteers, and we encourage an open-door policy so that volunteers can come and talk to someone if they need to.
Becoming a Project Theatre Volunteer means giving your time to a truly worthwhile cause. Across all departments, Project Theatre relies on the dedication and support of its volunteers.
If you are looking to move to a career involving children and young people, and particularly in the creative/performing arts, getting involved with us either through paid roles or volunteering is a great way to demonstrate your experience. We can work with you to keep a record of your work and provide a reference if required.
We are proud to have pledged ourselves to the Volunteer Scotland Volunteer Charter and Project Theatre has is a registered Volunteer Charer Champion. This Charter sets out the 10 key principles for assuring legitimacy and preventing exploitation of workers and volunteers.
Learn more about it here
