Volunteering Opportunities
Who We Are
At theatre works! our mission is to make theatre accessible to children and young people from underserved communities.
We are a five-year-old registered charity operating in the UK and US awarding grants to schools and theatres.
We’ve supported over 40,000 children aged 7-16 to experience the magic of live theatre – many for the first time. We’re proud that our grants cover school trips to the theatre, including tickets, transport and related educational activities. You’ll be joining at an exciting time as we continue to grow as a charity.
As our charity grows and the potential becomes clearer we need to add to our small, but enthusiastic volunteer group with the following part-time, remote-working roles.
With theatres and wider communities facing increased pressure on costs our charity is providing a real lifeline, but we need to build awareness and connections with the people who are charged with meeting these challenges. Discover the latest opportunities or register your interest for future opportunities below.
Current Opportunities
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The role:
To help us raise the level of donor giving to support our growing level of grants to schools, community groups and theatres. Support the development of programmes to reach Trusts & Foundations, potential corporate and high net worth donors for whom bringing theatre and related educational experiences to children from underserved communities has appeal.Time commitment: Flexible, remote-working. One half-day. (4 hours) to one full day (8 hours) per week.
Apply via the form below.
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The role:
To help us raise the level of donor giving to support our growing level of grants to schools, community groups and theatres. Support the development of programmes to reach Trusts & Foundations, potential corporate and high net worth donors for whom bringing theatre and related educational experiences to children from underserved communities has appeal.Time commitment: Flexible, remote-working. One half-day. (4 hours) to one full day (8 hours) per week.
Apply via the form below.
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About the role: In this flexible role, you’ll work remotely choosing your hours and be responsible for reviewing US theatre grant applications against our eligibility criteria, check the schools listed on theatre applications and communicate with our Independent Assessor. There will also be occasional enquires to be addressed. You’ll also attend our grants review meeting (three times a year) and be part of ensuring our grants support the children who will most benefit from our support.
You’ll be part of our growing team and help us support our ambitious plans for the future.
Reporting to: General Manager
Time commitment: Flexible. Remote. Approximately two to three hours per week, depending on seasonality during our application windows. Please note this is a voluntary unpaid role.
We’re looking for someone with:
An understanding of the US education systems and terminology used.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) & Outlook
Good admin skills with attention to detail
A genuine interest in the wellbeing of children, theatre and the arts generally
Good interpersonal skills
Team player
Desirable: Experience with CRM systems – or willingness to learn, we use Monday.com
Apply via the form below.
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About the role: In this flexible role, you’ll work remotely and support the work of the grants team with ad hoc requests and responsible for maintaining the donor database.
Reporting to: Grants Coordinator
Time commitment: Flexible. Remote. Approximately one hour per day. Please note this is a voluntary unpaid role.
We’re looking for someone with:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) & Outlook
Good admin skills with attention to detail
A genuine interest in the wellbeing of children, theatre and the arts generally
Good interpersonal skills
Team player
Desirable: Experience with CRM systems – or willingness to learn, we use Monday.com
Apply via the form below.
If you’d like to apply to volunteer with us, or register your interest, fill out the contact form.