Join our team of volunteers for EFG London Jazz Festival 11 – 20 November 2022 – the 30th anniversary of the Festival!
We’re looking for some enthusiastic and committed people to join our volunteer crew! We are London’s biggest city-wide music festival and bring together established stars and emerging talent, reflecting the vibrant traditions of jazz and illustrating its diverse and exciting contemporary forms. You can check out the full programme at https://efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk.
Each year we work with an amazing team of volunteers who work with us on the delivery of the Festival. Whether you are someone with passion for live music and events and a taste for organisation or if you are just interested in trying something new and connecting with people – we have several volunteer roles available. Check the list below to find out more.
Time commitments
We ask volunteers to be available for as much of the Festival as possible with a minimum commitment of three days. Volunteer shifts and roles can vary from the length of a show to a full day working (6-8 hours).
Within this time there are opportunities to volunteer in four separate areas of the Festival. Volunteers will be assigned to one of the following teams throughout the Festival.*`
On the application form you will be able to select a first, second and third preference as there will be limited spaces on each team.
Production Volunteers
Please note that not all the production shifts will involve technical / backstage work – a lot of the time you will be helping our artist liaison team to look after the artists in a pastoral way.
You will be working our Show Managers to support artist liaison and backstage catering, including general running and logistics support. The workload will vary a lot from gig to gig, so being flexible is a real bonus.
You will be working with our Transport team to support artist ‘meet & greets’ at airports and train stations.
You will be required to be available for at least 3 days throughout the festival. The shifts will start from between 9am – midday and will finish no later than 11pm - which ensures music is accessible for all. If you have a particular interest in Serious’ Creative Engagement work, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.
Production volunteers will be working on live music shows and our creative engagement programme – which ensures music is accessible for all. If you have a particular interest in Serious’ Creative Engagement work, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate. You will be representing Serious by attending and writing short reviews of selected shows throughout the Festival to provide coverage and feedback to the Serious team
You will be required to attend at least 4 events throughout the Festival period.
Show Reviewers
You will be representing Serious by attending and writing short reviews of selected shows throughout the Festival to provide coverage and feedback to the Serious team
You will be required to attend at least 4 events throughout the Festival period.
Marketing & Communications Volunteers
We’re looking for enthusiastic and committed people to join the Marketing & Communications volunteer team. Volunteering will provide valuable insight into working in marketing and communications, particularly for live music and events, and offer the opportunity to attend shows for free.
Reporting into our Volunteer Coordinator, you’ll be supporting our Marketing & Communications team, assisting with social media, audience communication, press liaison, and ticketing as required. If you have a particular interest in one of these areas, please do let us know.
A key part of the role will be helping to generate content that captures the Festival, both by attending events and taking photos/videos, and using your personal social media to create engaging content and build interest around the shows. It is essential for volunteers to be available for evening shows throughout the Festival.
Development Volunteers
The Development team manage relationships with current and prospective funders and sponsors of Serious. The work will be very varied and you will be working closely with our Development team to represent Serious and help with the running and logistics of Receptions across the Festival.
You will be supporting the Development team in the setup and delivery of our Serious Trust Reception where we engage with our sponsors and donors. You will also be supporting with various administrative projects which are vital for the engagement of our stakeholders during the Festival.
Inter-personal skills and an openness to meet new people would be valuable attributes.
*there may be some cases where you are able to take roles across more than one team. If you have a strong interest in more than one role please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.
How to Apply
If you would like to apply to volunteer for the EFG London Jazz Festival 2021 please complete this Volunteer Application Form or print the form and return the form via post to the address indicated on the form.
Deadline for applications Is Friday 7th October 5pm BST
Please note all those applying must be 18 years old or over.
Serious and EFG London Jazz Festival embrace diversity of all kinds. We are keen to create a volunteer force that is representative of wider society and therefore encourage applicants of all ages (over 18), ethnicities, nationalities, socio-economic backgrounds, gender identities and physical and neurological abilities. We’re a motivated team with a mission to ensure music is accessible for all and would love to hear from like-minded individuals.
We will be able to reimburse the cost of a travel within London and a reasonable evening meal.
Please note that spaces to volunteer at EFG London Jazz Festival 2021 are limited so not everyone applying will be allocated a role. Roles will be allocated on a combination of applicant suitability and a first come first served basis.
Timeline
Closing date for applications is Friday 7th October. There may be some interviews this year for volunteers for people who are new to the Festival – we will be in touch if that affects you. You will hear if you have been allocated a role by Friday 21st October.
There will be a Volunteer Briefing Session happening in person near our office in Clerkenwell week beginning 31st October, around 5pm. This will be confirmed nearer the time.
Future Projects
As well as producing the EFG London Jazz Festival, Serious programme a huge variety of other music-based events throughout London and around the UK. Volunteers who enjoy their time working with us for the Festival are encouraged to build upon this experience and join us in a similar capacity at our other endeavours throughout the year.
Main image: Tony Allen Retrospective by Emile Holba
