Mystic Motion Dance Collective – open audition call

We have a special family show in production for February 2025 and are inviting dancers to audition to be part of the Mystic Motion Dance Collective. [As a guide – you should be a minimum age of 10 years by 31^st December 2024. There is no upper age limit.]

Simply send us a video telling us your name, contact details, your interests and a short performance of the different dance styles which inspire you to www.blueboxt.wetransfer.com or email to info@blueboxt.co.uk

How to apply...

• Send a text message to: Colin Bailey - 07711211169

• Send a message using the contact box opposite

• You can email your CV to: admin@blueboxt.org

We can then arrange to have a chat and decide which placement might be a good opportunity for you.

Got a query? Interested in applying? You can contact using the form below or email admin@blueboxt.org

Current Vacancies

Volunteers - Various roles (16 years and over)

LAST UPDATED: 26/07/24

THERE ARE CURRENTLY VACANCIES AVAILABLE.

Who we are...

BlueBoxt Creative and Performing Arts is a Charity based in Leyburn, North Yorkshire. We deliver Wensleydale Community Arts and Leyburn Jazz Festivals as well as various educational activities and performance events throughout the year. 'Friends Of BlueBoxt' help us to raise funds to meet our core running costs and provide bursaries to support those in financial hardship to participate and access equipment and instruments.

Who we would like to work with...

We are looking for motivated individuals to join our Volunteer Team. There are many varied roles that we need support with - they are not all listed here. Potential applicants will work with us to create modular job role and agree on a range of tasks. We want to support you in sharing your skills and expertise while giving your time doing the things you enjoy and meeting the needs of the Charity. Whether it is giving an hour a week in the office, helping with marketing or serving refreshments at our fundraising events, everyone is a valued and respected member of the team. Training is provided and there are opportunities for developing your skills and ideas if you are looking to boost your employability. Our volunteers range from 16 years to 80+ so you will be ensured a friendly and social time with us while helping us to grow and develop and meet the needs of our beneficiaries.

To find out more and register your interest, please contact Colin Bailey, Administrator using the contact form on this page, email: admin@blueboxt.org or phone/text 01969 745810.

Leyburn Jazz Festival Volunteering Opportunities

Leyburn Jazz Festival is produced by BlueBoxt Creative and Performing Arts. The Festival takes place annually in October and attracts over 1,000 Artists and audience members throughout the four-day festival. The Festival is currently organised entirely by volunteers and aims to bring world class jazz to the Yorkshire Dales and to leave a lasting legacy of learning and performance opportunities and experiences for local people of all ages. Without a huge contribution of time and effort from volunteers, Leyburn Jazz Festival would not be able to attract the calibre of artists that come to play for us at the ticket prices we are able to offer. To ensure everyone has the best time possible, we are seeking to grow our dedicated team of volunteers. There are various roles to fill - they are not all listed here so do get in touch and have an informal chat to find out how you can help support us.

THERE ARE CURRENTLY VACANCIES AVAILABLE FOR ALL POSTS.

Publicity Distribution (Voluntary)

Team: Marketing and Distribution

Reports to: Designated Lead for Marketing and Distribution

Time: June to October

Location: Wensleydale, Swaledale, Coverdale, Nidderdale, Wharfedale, Darlington, Harrogate

Objective: Supports the efficient and effective marketing of the Festival. Identifies locations for posters and brochures to be displayed. Distributes them to the locations and keeps supplies replenished.

Duties:

• Always maintain a professional and courteous demeanour acting as an ambassador for the Festival and BlueBoxt Creative.

• Address and resolve any complaints or issues promptly and courteously.

• Adhere to health and safety regulations and relevant legislation, ensuring that distribution is done in a safe and planned manner which does not put individuals or the organisation at risk.

• Communicate with and support other team members to ensure the most efficient use of time and cost-effective and environmentally sensitive use of available resources.

• Put up posters in, but not limited to, noticeboards, cafes, bus stops, tourist information offices, venues.

• Record where the posters are displayed.

• Distribute brochures in, but not limited to, tourist information offices, leaflet racks in pubs, hotels and B&Bs, bookshops, cafes, restaurants, music shops, holiday cottage agencies, tourist shops, caravan parks, libraries, golf clubs, other sports clubs.

• Regularly replenish supplies of brochures at your locations.

• Record where brochures have been left and when they are replenished.

• Record mileage and claim any expenses in a timely manner as agreed in advance.

• After the festival, is proactive in the removal and recycling of any posters, brochures and banners.

• Provide regular updates on progress to the festival lead for Marketing and Distribution.

• Report incidents and observations to the festival lead for Marketing and Distribution so they can be monitored, acted upon and changes implemented, as required.

• Participate and attend team briefings and training sessions to improve safety procedures and to stay updated on policies, procedures, and upcoming events.

Artist Liaison (Voluntary)

Team: Front of House

Reports to: Designated Lead for Front of House

Location: Performance venues

Time: 1.5 hours (variable) before the performance, during the performance, 1.5 hours (variable) after the performance

Objective: Provide excellent customer service, maintain a safe and welcoming environment, and support other team members to ensure the smooth running of the Festival. Ensure the artist's Festival experience is a safe, relaxed, professional and enjoyable experience.

Duties:

• Always maintain a professional and courteous demeanour acting as an ambassador for the Festival and BlueBoxt Creative.

• Address and resolve any customer complaints or issues promptly and courteously.

• Encourage and facilitate proper waste disposal and recycling among attendees.

• Act as the point of contact for the artists and respond to any queries and requests they may have.

• Meet and greet the artists on arrival.

• Liaise with the Duty Committee Member, Master of Ceremonies, Front of House and Technical Teams to ensure the event runs safely, smoothly and to schedule.

• Ensure artists have the necessary support from the festival delivery teams for set-up, staging, sound checks, performance and get-out.

• Ensure that the artists have access to water and other refreshments as agreed.

• Monitor and manage artist behaviour to prevent disturbances and ensure a pleasant experience for all attendees.

• Ensure that the artists and their equipment get away from the venue at the end of the performance.

• Assist with the setup and clean-up of the performance and backstage areas before and after performances, ensuring the venue is tidy and ready for the next event.

• Help maintain a clean, tidy and safe event environment, addressing any litter or spills promptly.

• Manage lost and found items, ensuring they are properly logged and stored until claimed.

• Be familiar with and enforce the festival/venue emergency procedures, including evacuation plans.

• Provide basic first aid assistance, if necessary, and coordinate with emergency services. Report and complete incident/ accident forms, as required, before leaving the event.

• Report incidents and observations to the Lead for Front of House so they can be monitored, acted upon and changes implemented, as required.

• Participate and attend team briefings and training sessions to improve customer experience, safety procedures, and knowledge of event operations and to stay updated on policies, procedures, and upcoming events.

• Any other duties requested by the organisers of the event.

 Master of Ceremonies (Voluntary)

Team: Front of House

Reports to: Designated Lead for Front of House

Location: Performance Venues

Time: 15 minutes before the performance, during the interval (if there is one), and 15 minutes after the performance

Objective: Provide excellent customer service, maintain a safe and welcoming environment, and support other team members to ensure the smooth running of the Festival. Create a welcoming, exciting and safe environment for the audience and performers and provide a clear handover to the performers and a clear end to the performance.

Duties:

• Always maintain a professional and courteous demeanour acting as an ambassador for the Festival and BlueBoxt Creative.

• Address and resolve any customer complaints or issues promptly and courteously.

• Encourage and facilitate proper waste disposal and recycling among attendees.

• Liaise with the Duty Committee Member, Artist Liaison, Front of House and Technical Teams for clearance to start the performance to ensure the event runs safely, smoothly and to schedule.

• At the start of the performance, welcome the audience and performers.

• Make housekeeping announcements eg emergency exits, facilities, bar and refreshments, performance running time i.e. whether there is an interval, photographs and video, movement during the performance and viewing enjoyment for all audience - dancing is only permitted at the rear of the auditorium.

• Explain the relationship between BlueBoxt and Leyburn Jazz Festival. Acknowledge the volunteer effort. Promote Friends of scheme, donations and Grand Prize Draw ticket availability and autumn events publicity. A prompt sheet will be available.

• Clear handover to the stage for a performance to begin by introducing the artists.

• At the end of the performance, take control of the podium back from the stage and thank the audience and performers.

• Help maintain a clean, tidy and safe event environment, addressing any litter or spills promptly.

• Be familiar with and enforce the festival/venue emergency procedures, including evacuation plans.

• Provide basic first aid assistance, if necessary, and coordinate with emergency services. Report and complete incident/ accident forms, as required, before leaving the event.

• Report incidents and observations to the Lead for Front of House so they can be monitored, acted upon and changes implemented, as required.

• Participate and attend team briefings and training sessions to improve safety procedures and to stay updated on policies, procedures, and upcoming events.

• Any other duties requested by the organisers of the event.

Box Office/ Registration Staff (Voluntary)

Team: Front of House

Reports to: Designated Lead for Front of House

Location: Performance venues

Time: 45 minutes before the performance, during the performance, and 15 minutes after the performance.

Objective: Provide excellent customer service, maintain a safe and welcoming environment, and support other team members to ensure the smooth running of the festival. Make the audience feel welcome and respected and efficiently process their entrance to the performance.

Duties:

• Always maintain a professional and courteous demeanour acting as an ambassador for the Festival and BlueBoxt Creative.
• Address and resolve any customer complaints or issues promptly and courteously.
• Encourage and facilitate proper waste disposal and recycling among attendees.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all attendees (audience, artists and volunteers).
• Ensure the registration desk has the necessary paperwork and equipment set up prior to doors opening.
• Welcome the audience members as they come to the desk.
• Register all ticket holders as they enter the venue. This register is an important risk management tool since it provides the information of who is in the building should an emergency occur requiring evacuation.
• Sell any available tickets to walk-in audience members and add them to the register.
• Take payment for sales, and donations, in cash or by card. Issue change and receipts as required.
• Record the sales for revenue tracking.
• Provide information and direct audience members to the bar, refreshments, facilities and seating areas.
• Assist individuals with special needs, including those with disabilities or mobility requirements.
• Collect all paperwork associated with the performance and hand in to the Duty Committee Member or Lead for Front of House.
• Ensure that the audience is seated promptly to allow the performance to start on time.
• Respond to audience queries about the festival and the performances.
• Be familiar with and enforce the festival/venue emergency procedures, including evacuation plans.
• Provide basic first aid assistance, if necessary, and coordinate with emergency services. Report and complete the incident/ accident forms, as required, before leaving the event.
• Manage lost and found items, ensuring they are properly logged and stored until claimed.
• Assist with the setup and clean-up of the venue before and after performances, ensuring the venue is tidy and ready for the next event.
• Help maintain a clean, tidy and safe event environment, addressing any litter or spills promptly.
• Report incidents and observations to the Lead for Front of House so they can be monitored, and acted upon and changes implemented, as required.
• Participate and attend team briefings and training sessions to improve customer experience, safety procedures, and knowledge of event operations and to stay updated on policies, procedures, and upcoming events.
• Any other duties requested by the organisers of the event.

Meet & Greet Staff (Voluntary)

Team: Front of House

Reports to: Designated Lead for Front of House

Location: Performance venues

Time: 45 minutes before the performance

Objective: Provide excellent customer service, maintain a safe and welcoming environment, and support other team members to ensure the smooth running of the festival. Make the attendees feel welcome and respected and assist them in having a positive festival experience.

Duties:

• Always maintain a professional and courteous demeanour acting as an ambassador for the Festival and BlueBoxt Creative.

• Address and resolve any customer complaints or issues promptly and courteously.

• Encourage and facilitate proper waste disposal and recycling among attendees.

• Adhere to health and safety regulations, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all attendees (audience, artists and volunteers).

• Welcome the audience and artists during their visit.

• On guest arrival, request the name of the ticket holder and tell the registration desk the name to speed up registration.

• Support team members as guests arrive and depart, check their tickets, signpost and guide them to the registration desk and their seats.

• Provide directions and information as required to ensure the flow of people throughout the venue is managed.

• Assist individuals with special needs, including those with disabilities or mobility requirements.

• Ensure that the audience is seated promptly to allow the performance to start on time.

• Respond to audience queries about the festival and the performances.

• Monitor and manage audience behaviour to prevent disturbances and ensure a pleasant experience for all attendees.

• Be familiar with and enforce the festival/venue emergency procedures, including evacuation plans.

• Provide basic first aid assistance, if necessary, and coordinate with emergency services. Report and complete the incident/ accident forms, as required, before leaving the event.

• Assist with the setup and clean-up of the venue before and after performances, ensuring the venue is tidy and ready for the next event.

• Help maintain a clean, tidy and safe event environment, addressing any litter or spills promptly.

• Manage lost and found items, ensuring they are properly logged and stored until claimed.

• Report incidents and observations to the Lead for Front of House so they can be monitored, acted upon and changes implemented, as required.

• Participate and attend team briefings and training sessions to improve customer experience, safety procedures, and knowledge of event operations and to stay updated on policies, procedures, and upcoming events.

• Any other duties requested by the organisers of the event.

Event Steward (Voluntary)

Team: Front of House

Reports to: Designated Lead for Front of House

Location: Performance venues

Time: 45 minutes before the performance, during the performance, and 15 minutes after the performance

Objective: Provide excellent customer service, maintain a safe and welcoming environment, and support other team members to ensure the smooth running of the festival. Make the attendees feel welcome and respected and assist them in having a positive festival experience.

Duties:

• Always maintain a professional and courteous demeanour acting as an ambassador for the Festival and BlueBoxt Creative.

• Address and resolve any customer complaints or issues promptly and courteously.

• Encourage and facilitate proper waste disposal and recycling among attendees.

• Adhere to health and safety regulations, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all attendees (audience, artists and volunteers).

• Welcome audience and artists during their visit. Provide directions and information as required to ensure the flow of people throughout the venue is managed.

• Support team members as guests arrive and depart, check their tickets, signpost and guide them to their seats.

• Assist individuals with special needs, including those with disabilities or mobility requirements.

• Ensure that the audience is seated promptly to allow the performance to start on time.

• Respond to audience queries about the festival and performances.

• Monitor and manage audience behaviour to prevent disturbances and ensure a pleasant experience for all attendees.

• Be familiar with and enforce the festival/venue emergency procedures, including evacuation plans.

• Provide basic first aid assistance, if necessary, and coordinate with emergency services. Report and complete incident/ accident forms, as required, before leaving the event.

• Hand out event programs, flyers, or other informational materials as needed.

• Assist with the setup and clean-up of the venue before and after performances, ensuring the venue is tidy and ready for the next event.

• Help maintain a clean, tidy and safe event environment, addressing any litter or spills promptly.

• Manage lost and found items, ensuring they are properly logged and stored until claimed.

• Report incidents and observations to the Lead for Front of House so they can be monitored, acted upon and changes implemented, as required.

• Participate and attend team briefings and training sessions to improve customer experience, safety procedures, and knowledge of event operations and to stay updated on policies, procedures, and upcoming events.

• Any other duties requested by the organisers of the event.

Entrance/Exit Safety Steward (Voluntary)

Team: Front of House

Reports to: Designated Lead for Front of House

Location: St. Matthew’s Church

Time: 45 minutes before the performance, during the performance, and 15 minutes after the performance

Objective: Provide excellent customer service, maintain a safe and welcoming environment, and support other team members to ensure the smooth running of the festival. Make the audience feel welcome and respected and efficiently process their entrance to the performance. Assist people entering and exiting the church, especially on the steps and/or in poor lighting conditions.

Duties:

• Always maintain a professional and courteous demeanour acting as an ambassador for the Festival and BlueBoxt Creative.

• Address and resolve any customer complaints or issues promptly and courteously.

• Encourage and facilitate proper waste disposal and recycling among attendees.

• Adhere to health and safety regulations, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all attendees (audience, artists and volunteers).

• Welcome audience members as they arrive.

• Alert people to the hazard of uneven and unexpected steps.

• Assist people, as necessary, in navigating the steps into or out of the reception and porch areas of the church.

• Assist individuals with special needs, including those with disabilities or mobility requirements. Portable ramps are provided by the venue and there is level access entry via the Vestry.

• Say goodbye to audience members as they leave.

• Monitor and manage audience behaviour to prevent disturbances and ensure a pleasant experience for all attendees.

• Respond to audience queries about the festival and the performances.

• Be familiar with and enforce the festival/venue emergency procedures, including evacuation plans.

• Provide basic first aid assistance, if necessary, and coordinate with emergency services. Report and complete the incident/ accident forms, as required, before leaving the event.

• Assist with the setup and clean-up of the venue before and after performances, ensuring the venue is tidy and ready for the next event.

• Help maintain a clean, tidy and safe event environment, addressing any litter or spills promptly.

• Manage lost and found items, ensuring they are properly logged and stored until claimed.

• Report incidents and observations to the Lead for Front of House so they can be monitored, acted upon and changes implemented, as required.

• Participate and attend team briefings and training sessions to improve customer experience, safety procedures, and knowledge of event operations and to stay updated on policies, procedures, and upcoming events.

• Any other duties requested by the organisers of the event.

Refreshments Staff (Voluntary)

Team: Front of House

Reports to: Designated Lead for Front of House

Location: St. Matthew's Church

Time: 45 minutes before the performance, during the performance, and 15 minutes after the performance

Objective: Provide excellent customer service, maintain a safe and welcoming environment, and support other team members to ensure the smooth running of the festival. Monitor refreshment supplies and provide friendly assistance to people with self-service, and service.

Duties:

• Always maintain a professional and courteous demeanour acting as an ambassador for the Festival and BlueBoxt Creative.

• Address and resolve any customer complaints or issues promptly and courteously.

• Adhere to health and safety regulations, ensuring that all preparation and serving areas are hygienic and compliant.

• Encourage and facilitate proper waste disposal and recycling among attendees.

• Prior to doors opening, set up the beverages, food, cups, plates, napkins etc. and garbage/recycling.

• During the event, maintain the beverages, food and supplies in the refreshment area.

• Keep the refreshment area clean and tidy, including moving garbage and recycling to the appropriate bins/collection points.

• Assist attendees in accessing the refreshment provision including those with special needs, disabilities, or mobility requirements.

• Take payment for refreshments, and donations, in cash or by card. Issue change and receipts as required.

• Monitor and manage audience behaviour to prevent disturbances and ensure a pleasant experience for all attendees.

• After the performance, sort and remove garbage and recycling.

• Be familiar with and enforce the festival/venue emergency procedures, including evacuation plans.

• Provide basic first aid assistance, if necessary, and coordinate with emergency services. Report and complete the incident/ accident forms, as required, before leaving the event.

• Manage lost and found items, ensuring they are properly logged and stored until claimed.

• Report incidents and observations to the Lead for Front of House so they can be monitored, acted upon and changes implemented, as required.

• Participate and attend team briefings and training sessions to improve customer experience, safety procedures, and knowledge of event operations and to stay updated on policies, procedures, and upcoming events.

• Any other duties requested by the organisers of the event.

Bar Staff (Voluntary)

Team: Front of House

Reports to: Designated Lead for Front of House and the Event/Personal Licence Holder

Location: St. Matthew’s Church

Time: 45 minutes before the performance, during the performance, and 15 minutes after the performance

Objective: Provide excellent customer service, maintain a safe and welcoming environment, and support other team members to ensure the smooth running of the festival. Monitor drinks supplies and provide a friendly and efficient bar service.

Duties:

• Always maintain a professional and courteous demeanour acting as an ambassador for the Festival and BlueBoxt Creative.

• Address and resolve any customer complaints or issues promptly and courteously.

• Encourage and facilitate proper waste disposal and recycling among attendees.

• Adhere to health and safety regulations, ensuring that all drink preparation and serving areas are hygienic and compliant.

• Follow all licensing laws and regulations related to the sale and service of alcohol.

• Verify the age of customers to ensure compliance with legal drinking age requirements.

• Monitor customer alcohol consumption and act responsibly to prevent over-serving and manage any issues related to intoxication.

• Prior to doors opening, set up the drinks, glasses and garbage/recycling.

• During the event, maintain an organized bar area and replenish the drinks stock and clean glasses.

• Keep the bar area clean and tidy, including moving garbage and recycling to the appropriate bins/collection points.

• Serve the attendees with wine poured into measure marked glasses, bottled beer, canned and bottled soft drinks.

• Take payment for drinks, refreshments, and donations, in cash or by card. Issue change and receipts as required.

• After the performance, sort and remove garbage and recycling.

• Be familiar with and enforce the festival/venue emergency procedures, including evacuation plans.

• Provide basic first aid assistance, if necessary, and coordinate with emergency services. Report and complete incident/ accident forms, as required, before leaving the event.

• Manage lost and found items, ensuring they are properly logged and stored until claimed.

• Report incidents and observations to the Lead for Front of House and/or Event/Personal Licence Holder so they can be monitored, acted upon and changes implemented, as required.

• Participate and attend team briefings and training sessions to improve customer experience, safety procedures, and knowledge of event operations and to stay updated on policies, procedures, and upcoming events.

• Any other duties requested by the organisers of the event.

About the job roles

All our posts are designed to support you in growing your career and employability. You might already be doing work and volunteering which is supporting this so we offer freelance contracts with flexible hours to fit in with other commitments you might have.

We offer office and/or home working arrangements. To get the most out of the experience being an integral part of the team in person will help, but we understand that we are based in rural North Yorkshire so this might not be a practical solution.

Recruiting is on a rolling basis until the available posts are filled unless otherwise stated in an advert.

Frequenctly Asked Questions...

This will be my first job so I don't have a lot of experience - is it worth me applying?
Yes, we understand how difficult (and terrifying) it is when starting to build your career. Our placements include regular mentoring and support so we can help you every step of the way. We want you to succeed and enjoy your time with us.

I don't drive - is this a problem?
Not at all. Our placements are perfect for working from home. For some activities it can be better to meet in person but we can look at the best way to do this together as the need arises.   

I didn't do very well at school so I don't have great qualifications - does this matter?
It is never too late! School isn't for everyone and should not stop you achieving great things. We can help provide the training and support you need to complete a placement with us.

I am a graduate looking to develop specific skills - can you help?
Yes, each of our placements are designed to develop you as an individual and boost your future employability. Together, we will agree what areas of work you will undertake that help us as an organisation and provide the experience you need to build your portfolio of evidence.

What kind of projects might I be working on?
Current examples include,

> Giving our websites a fresh look. Helping to update the content and structure of the site.

> Managing our facebook and Instagram pages for the different activities and events we offer.

> Creating a contact directory for theatre and arts venues who host productions.

> Designing our next Newsletter.

> Preparing music tracks for performance.

> Recording and editing our next CD.

> Coordinating one of our festivals of creative projects.

I'm not really sure what job I am interested - is there someone I can talk to about my options?
Yes, our placements really are that flexible so you can experience what it is like to work in the performing arts and creative industries. We are happy to mix and match the job roles to best fit your career goals and aspirations.

It sounds too good to be true - what's the catch?
There are none. Our requests are simple - we are looking for trustworthy individuals who want to succeed and who are as excited as we are about the performing arts and the work placements we have available.

We have helped lots of young people to improve as performers and individuals, decide on their study and career options and we want to help you too.

So the question is "Do YOU want to develop a great working relationship with US and see where it leads?"