Volunteers

For decades, volunteers have been making a significant contribution to Bendigo’s live performance venues. Since the 1990’s, The Capital Theatre in its current form has been a valued part of the community and with the relatively recent addition of the amazing Ulumbarra Theatre in 2015, the need for capable volunteers remains strong.

Our team of volunteers consists of people from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. 

Our volunteers play an important role in the venue’s emergency procedures should the need arise. Being on your feet for the minimum of an hour at a time, the ability to go up and down stairs and some light lifting may be required.

You don’t need to have any previous ushering or theatre experience. On-the-job experience will be plentiful alongside our experienced FOH staff and established volunteers.

Shifts can vary in duration and are generally in the evening or across weekends.

Our volunteers are friendly, courteous, helpful, approachable, confident communicators and excellent ambassadors for the venues. You should have a can-do attitude, an interest in live performance or the arts, strong communication skills and a reasonable level of fitness.

Due to the relative complexities of these roles within BV&E, an application process is in place. This involves the submission of an online application form, followed by an interview and a referee check. Not all applicants are offered roles. Further information is provided in the Information Pack.

Prospective volunteers of the City of Greater Bendigo are required to have a satisfactory Working With Children Check prior to commencement.

We are not currently recruiting for volunteers. This page will be updated when we are.