Volunteer with Blackburn with Darwen Venues

Do you love live entertainment, theatre and the arts?

If you have a few spare hours each month, why not become a volunteer at Blackburn with Darwen Venues and help support the vibrant programme of events at Darwen Library Theatre?

Volunteering is a fantastic way to give back to your local community, meet like-minded people and be part of the team that helps create memorable experiences for thousands of visitors each year. Whether you’re looking to gain new skills, build confidence or simply enjoy being part of a welcoming theatre community, volunteering offers a rewarding and enjoyable experience.

Why Volunteer with Us?

As a volunteer, you’ll become part of a friendly and supportive team while helping to bring live entertainment and community events to life. Benefits of volunteering include:

• Meet new people and become part of a welcoming theatre community.
• Develop valuable skills and gain practical experience.
• Enhance your CV and improve your employability.
• Enjoy access to selected performances as a thank you for your support.
• Be among the first to hear about upcoming shows and events at Darwen Library Theatre.
• Make a real difference by supporting arts and culture in your local community.

No previous experience is necessary, full training and ongoing support will be provided.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a volunteer, you will  play an important role in helping visitors enjoy a fantastic experience from the moment they arrive. You’ll assist with welcoming audiences, providing information, checking tickets, guiding visitors around the venue, distributing programmes and promotional materials, supporting event operations and helping prepare the venue before and after performances.

Volunteers are also an important part of ensuring events run safely and smoothly. You will receive all the training needed to confidently support visitors and assist the team during performances and events.

Who Can Volunteer?

We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic people who enjoy meeting others and have a passion for supporting live entertainment, theatre and community events.

To volunteer, you’ll need to:

• Be aged 16 or over.
• Be available for a couple of daytime or evening shifts each month (typically three to four hours).
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Be welcoming, approachable and able to remain calm in a busy environment.
• Complete the required volunteer training before starting.

Join Our Team

Whether you’re looking to make new friends, gain experience, support your local theatre or simply be part of something special, we’d love to hear from you.

To register your interest in volunteering with Blackburn with Darwen Venues, please contact BwDVenuesEvents@blackburn.gov.uk.

Together, we can continue bringing outstanding live entertainment, theatre and cultural experiences to the heart of Blackburn with Darwen.