About Five Lamps Arts Festival
The Five Lamps Arts Festival is an initiative of Marino College of Further Education. It was set up in 2007 as an arts led festival in the area around the five lamps in the north innner city. Events include opera, theatre, music, community arts events, historial walks etc
What's Involved
The Five Lamps Arts Festival: 11th April - 20th April 2024
Do you love festivals? Enjoy participating in the arts? Then we have just the experience for you... Dublin's most diverse arts festival, The Five Lamps Arts Festival, based in the heart of Dublin City, is now looking for volunteers to help out at various events including exhibitions, workshops, concerts, plays, and more!
Whether you have a couple of hours to spare for one event or you'd like to volunteer at several, we'd love to hear from you!
Role:
The volunteer will be part of a team that engages visitors in the Festival vibe, meets the public, greets audiences at venues, and welcomes our visitors. Duties may include:
Assisting other invigilators at exhibitions and front-of-house
Ticketing
Setting up and taking down event spaces
Answering attendee queries
Stewarding
Ushering
Collecting feedback at events
Attending events
General admin
If you're ready to be a part of this exciting event, please get in touch!
What's required for this position
The volunteer should be able to work with people and be friendly and organised and flexible about what jobs they will do
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- Event management/ Fundraising
Level of English required for this role:
Basic English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 3 months
Hours required: 5hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Marino College of FE, Connolly House, Marino College, 171 North Strand Road, Dublin 1
Other location details:
Dublin 1
Screening details for this role:
- Informal Interviews
- Application Form
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Work with a great bunch of people and get lots of festival experience
