Spectra is seeking Volunteers!

Midlands Arts Centre Birmingham Volunteer Opportunity Role: Spectra Volunteer
Where: mac Birmingham
When: Wednesday 9 May all day.
Thursday 10 May all day.
Friday 11 May all day.
Saturday 12 May all day.

Are you interested inperformance?
Are youconfidentandapproachable?
Do you enjoy meeting new people?
Are you anoutgoingperson with some time to give?

If so, we are currently recruiting volunteers to help us during the upcoming Spectra shows. Spectra is a performance project for people with learning disabilities.

What does the role involve?
Assisting artists in setting up and clearing away the performance spaces.
Monitoring and steward the different performance spaces around Cannon Hill Park.
Providing a warm welcome to audience members.
Supporting with hair, makeup and wardrobe if you have such skills!
Skills/ Qualifications required?
Approachable and friendly.
Confident and able to interact with people with learning disabilities and members of public.
Interest in physical theatre and performance.
Reliable and committed.
A good sense of humour!

If you are successful in your application then you will have the chance to develop your experience in creating live performance, work with people with learning disabilities, gain customer facing experience and meet lots of exciting creative people! Training and support is provided.More about Spectra:Spectra’s performances are created by mixed professional and community casts, the community cast members all being learning disabled. The performances are multi-sensory and of a promenade nature, leading the audience around a given space rather than the traditional performers on a stage with seated audience. Spectra seeks to empower participants and develop them as creative leaders through consultation and creative activity.We are currently seeking a pool of volunteers to support during Spectras upcoming shows in June.To find out more about Spectra, visit:https://spectrabloggers.wordpress.com/For any queries, please contact: Zaq at E: spectraartsproject@gmail.comJoin us for’I am Me. We are Kindred.’on12th May // 1pm & 4pmMidlands Arts Centre // Birmingham B12 9QHTickets are selling fast, so book yours today athttps://macbirmingham.co.uk/event/spectra-i-am-me-we-are-kindredFor more information, contact Midlands Arts Centre Sales and Information Team on0121 446 3232.Prices from 9.50/10.50, 29 for family ticket, buy 10 get one free; one-to-one carers can attend free with a paid disabled entry ticket.