Maintenance

The Maintenance team undertake any tasks that have been requested where issues have been encountered. This could include anything from repairing leaking taps, cisterns and plumbing, replacing broken locks, painting, to repairing and installing electrics. As a listed building, larger tasks may be outsourced as directed by the Team Leader and the Theatre Trust. Work is scheduled around the Theatre show calendar; maintenance days therefore need to be flexible. Volunteers wishing to join the team should be physically fit and have practical skills and anyone with a specific trade or skill would enhance the capability of the team. There is no dress code, but common sense must prevail for the task to be undertaken. Volunteers must be willing to work as part of a small team and having a good sense of humour is essential. Although it is hard work it is very rewarding.

Outdoor Events Team

Outdoor events are usually covered by our existing volunteers. The team attend shows and events throughout the year, promoting upcoming Theatre shows and FOST, selling souvenirs and prize draw tickets. The day before the show, the team meets to pull together everything required for the show. On the day, the team sets up the stand and then dismantles it at the end of the day. Volunteers need to be confident, pro-active, polite and enjoy meeting the public. Having your own transport would be an advantage.

Theatre Brochure Distributors

The Theatre produces a brochure three times per year to promote the Theatre and upcoming shows. Volunteers are always needed to assist with the distribution of both door to door and in shops around the island. Volunteers wishing to help are welcome to do as small or large area as they feel able to do, even a small area covered is most helpful. It should however be remembered that it may not be possible to cover the area where you live as this may already be covered, so some travelling may be needed, it is therefore helpful if you have your own transport.

Social events

After all the hard work as a volunteer at the Theatre, come and relax at the social events organised by FOST where all volunteers are welcome. As the Theatre volunteer family is growing more and more due to the Theatre’s success, these events are great opportunities to meet some of the other volunteers and make new friends.

Coffee, Cake and Chat

This monthly event is open to anyone and it is a great opportunity to chat to members of the public interested in the Theatre who perhaps would like to join FOST or even to volunteer

Volunteer Thank You evening

This annual free event is to say a BIG thank you to all of our hard working and dedicated volunteers. Without their efforts, none of this would be possible. This is an enjoyable social evening where we all come together for some refreshments and to reflect on what we have achieved during the past year. Dedicated volunteers who have served for 5years or more will receive long service badges

FOST Summer Event

An annual event is organised for FOST members. The type of event may vary from year to year

Team social get-togethers

Organised by the Team Leader, these events are an enjoyable way to build a great team and make friends while having fun