Opportunities

Youth Theatre Volunteer  - Growtheatre CIC

Growtheatre is a theatre company with a difference. We believe that by developing theatre and creative projects inspired by the environment, landscape and the communities that we work in, we bring about a greater sense of belonging.

The Youth Theatre works both indoors and outdoors and combine drama and outdoor skills in our work.  Volunteers will be supported, trained and encouraged to develop their skills as a drama facilitator.  They will need to enjoy working with children and young people, willing to be playful and can stay calm and be positive!

We have 2 different roles, if you are interested or want to know more, please email: rachel@growtheatre.org.uk

1. Volunteer with Growtheatre Youth Theatre - About the Role

Growtheatre is looking for reliable, self-motivated, creative volunteers to volunteer with our Youth Theatre. We are looking for volunteers who enjoy being outdoors and wants to gain experience facilitating drama and theatre workshops for children and teenagers.  

Our Youth Theatre meets in term time in Ecclesall Woods. We run 5 groups on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in term time:

• TUESDAY 5.00 – 6.00 PM, children in School Years 3, 4, 5 (7 - 10 years)
• TUESDAY 6.05 - 7.35 PM, young people in School Years 6, 7, 8 (10 - 13 years)
• THURSDAY 5.00 - 6.00 PM, children in School Years 3 and 4 (7 - 10 years)
• THURSDAY 6.05 - 7.35 PM, young people in School Years 6, 7, 8 (10 - 13 years)
• THURSDAY 7.40 - 9.10 PM, young people in School Years 9 -11 (13 – 16 years)

Volunteers can choose to volunteer in one or more groups. 

• It is essential that volunteers are enthusiastic, enjoy working with children and young people, willing to be playful, are happy spending time outdoors in all weather and can stay calm and positive.
• It is desirable that volunteers have experience in the performing arts but not essential, they just need to be open-minded and willing to learn.

2. Volunteer to Support a Child with Autism and Speech Delay at Growtheatre Youth Theatre - About the Role

Growtheatre is looking for a reliable, self-motivated individual to volunteer with our Tuesday Junior Group, supporting an 8-year-old child with autism and speech delay to fully engage in our Youth Theatre sessions.

This role will focus on helping the child participate, express themselves and feel included. You will support him directly and help the group discover ways to collaborate so he can contribute confidently. You will work as part of a team and will be well supported in all sessions by the Youth Theatre Director.

• Group details: Tuesdays (term time), 5.00–6.00 PM
• Age group: School Years 3–5 (ages 7–10)
• Location: J. G. Graves Woodland Discovery Centre, Ecclesall Woods, Sheffield

We work both indoors and outdoors, combining drama and outdoor skills in everything we do. Volunteers are supported, trained and encouraged to develop their skills as drama facilitators.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Enjoy working with children and young people, including those with SEND
• Patient, supportive and willing to be playful
• Able to stay calm and positive
• Comfortable being outdoors in all weather
• Enthusiastic and reliable
• Open-minded and willing to learn about the performing arts (no prior experience needed)

Desirable

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND
• Experience in performing arts or working with children/young people

As a volunteer with Growtheatre, you can expect:

• DBS and insurance covered.
• Travel expenses paid or help getting to and from a place (where possible).
• Subsistence money, if volunteering for a full day.
• Training in safeguarding, working with children, drama and outdoor skills.
• To gain experience in delivering drama and outdoor skills to children.
• To gain experience in working on outdoor theatre & site-specific work.
• To work alongside a professional team.
• To develop strong teamwork, leadership, facilitation and time-management skills.
• Ongoing support and training.
• Working with a company who want to give volunteers as many opportunities as possible to thrive and develop - as volunteering is a two-way street! 

How to Find Us

1. G. Graves Woodland Discovery Centre, 260 Abbey Ln, Sheffield S7 2QZ

Buses:  97 or  98 (get off at Abbeydale Road South/Abbey Lane and then it is 11minute walk to J. G. Graves Woodland Discovery Centre)

81 or 272 Sheffield's Peak link towards Castleton (get off Ecclesall Road South/Whirlow Court Road and then it is a 12 minute walk to J. G. Graves Woodland Discovery Centre)

Train:  Sheffield – Dore & Totley Train Station (followed by a 20minute walk to J. G. Graves Woodland Discovery Centre)

For more information about our Youth Theatre, please check out our website.