Stewards and Volunteers
Stewards are an integral part of the Festival – without them the event simply wouldn’t work! So, we are always on the lookout for enthusiastic people, who are interested in the performing arts, to assist with stewarding and have some fun as well.
There is a variety of tasks for which stewards are required:
The adjudicator’s steward, as the name suggests, assists the adjudicator and ensures that the competition room runs smoothly
The door steward controls entry and exit to and from the competition room
The scribe completes the certificates in readiness for presentation to the competitors
The treasury steward has responsibility for selling tickets and programmes outside the competition room
The Festival takes place in early/mid March and a workshop is usually held early in February for all new stewards to explain what will be required of them and how various parts of the system work. More experienced stewards are usually in attendance and are always ready and willing to answer any queries which might arise. When stewards receive notification of the sessions to which they have been allocated they will also receive a written job description(s) and a copy of procedures. It is our aim that stewards are well-prepared before entering the competition rooms.
The majority of the classes take place during the day, including Saturdays, but there are some classes in both Speech & Drama and Music which are evening events. There are some very talented young people in the area and stewarding at the Festival not only helps provide a platform to show off that talent, but also gives the stewards an opportunity to see them in performance.
So … do you have an interest in the performing arts? Do you have a few hours to spare during the week, when you could be watching or listening to the young people of the area giving of their best? Would you like to try your hand at stewarding for the Festival? There is no minimum number of hours required – we are very appreciative of any time that can be given. The role of the steward does NOT require any form of CRB check – we simply ask that you provide the names of two referees (a requirement with regard to Child Protection policy).
If you would like to discuss this further or have any unanswered questions, please contact the Chief Steward, Maggi Harley, on 01225 707522 or email stewards@midsomersetfestival.org.uk
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