SEE MONSTER - First Floor Volunteer
NEWSUBSTANCE
| Name: | SEE MONSTER - First Floor Volunteer |
| Organisation: | NEWSUBSTANCE |
| Location: | The Tropicana, Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1BN |
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Short Term
We are looking to fill a large number of shifts, SEE MONSTER will be open 7 days a week. Although this will be a short-term role during SEE MONSTER’s time here (Summer 2022) it can be a regular post for those who can commit to the project’s timeline.
We require volunteers to complete a minimum 1 shift per week of 4 hours.
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Description
First Floor volunteer – Happy to greet the public and have a script, learn
a small amount of information about SEE MONSTER to pass to the public.
Hand out umbrellas and set-up and down for the day.
SEE MONSTER will be an exciting part of our community throughout the Summer of 2022 – we need you to be a part of this exciting project.
We will host a day for all potential volunteers to come together at the Tropicana to fully explain the roles and responsibilities and give the opportunity to ask questions and gain all the information required for the roles.
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Organisation Description
NEWSUBSTANCE is an award-winning creative studio. We have over 20 years’ experience designing and delivering brave and ambitious projects that blur the lines of art, engineering, and technology.
We occupy the space where design meets drama. From creative direction to fabrication, we build from a strong design aesthetic and engineering perspective, propelled by the principle that every aspect of our work has to perform.
We are diverse, disruptive and driven. We are human.
(Or are we Dancer?)
When
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Cause / Interests
- Art and Culture
- Disability
- Education and Literacy
- Environment
- Families
- Heritage
- Mental Health
Types of Activity
- Administration
- Advice, Information and Support
- Gardening
- General and Helping
- Local Events
- Marketing, PR and Media
Skills and Qualifications
Requirements
What we are looking for
The most important qualities required are that you are a happy/smiley person who is comfortable in dealing with the public. You will need to have good communication skills and be attentive and patient with visitors to SEE MONSTER.
Experience in hosting and public facing roles would be desirable.
BSL or a second language would be advantageous.
Benefits
This will be a fun, interesting and collaborative post which will hopefully leave you feeling part of a team. There will be lots of opportunity to gain information on sustainability and accessibility. Great way to meet people.
The team will be happy to write references if requested.
Great for CV and applications to higher education in the STEM sectors.
Additional/Specific Suitabilities
| Minimum Age: | 18 | |
| Maximum Age: | NA | |
| Disabled Access: | Yes | |
| Wheelchair Access: | Yes | |
| Expenses: | On-site tea, coffee and snacks provided | |
| Restrictions: | Mobility Scooters are not allowed on the platform. Volunteers need to be comfortable with heights. | |
| Induction: | Yes - JUne / July | |
| Insurance Cover: | Yes - insured via organisers PLI | |
| Special Needs: | BSL would be an advantage | |
| Offer: | NA | |
| Training: | Yes | |
| Other: | Please note: people will be on the move for long periods. A uniform will be required - volunteers need to wear own dark trousers / t-shirts / tops - SEE MONSTER will provide cap / jackets or apron. |
Recruitment Method
Informal discussion, References, Information Day, Taster session