As part of the Bars and Hospitality team, you will report to the department heads and bar supervisors, assisting in the smooth running of the theatre bars and hospitality as well as daytime events. The successful candidate will play a key role during the busy Christmas period at the Shaftesbury Theatre. They will need to be a hard worker who has a
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Royal Ballet and Opera (RBO)
Voluntary – Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses in line with our policy | Closing: 31 October 2026
Summary
Royal Ballet and Opera, based in Covent Garden, central London, is home to the Royal Opera, the Royal Ballet, and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. A registered charity with national reach, our world-class performances and trailblazing learning and participation programmes enrich people’s lives with ballet and opera.
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Why we want you
We want every visitor to feel welcomed and included and we can only achieve that if our volunteers are as diverse as our communities. You don’t need to be a super-fan of ballet or opera, you just need to be open and curious to learn!
What you will be doing
- Welcome and greet visitors
- Share information and answer questions
- Accompany tour groups to ensure they remain together
- Help to manage queues and busy spaces
- Assist staff in keeping everyone safe
- Escalate problems or complaints to staff
- Use radio to communicate with staff and volunteer team
The skills you need
- Friendly and enthusiastic
- Reliable and punctual
- A team player
- Proactive and able to follow instructions
- Interested to learn about ballet, opera, and the Royal Opera House
- Able to keep calm during busy times
- Able to stay motivated during quieter times
- Confident communicating in English
- Enjoy meeting new people and starting conversations
What’s in it for you
- Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses in line with our policy
- Enter ticket draws for rehearsals
- Get free access to our streaming platform
- Get priority booking for performances and events
- Enjoy discounts in our shop, cafe and restaurants
- Get feedback on job applications at RBO
- Get access to one-off volunteer opportunities for our active volunteer pool
- Full induction and support
- Develop new interests
- Meet a diverse group of people with similar passions
- Gain experience, skills, and confidence
- Share your talents and enthusiasm
