“You couldn't wish to meet a nicer, more willing, supportive group of people than our volunteers. They have a wealth of experience, are extremely resourceful and are always willing to say 'yes, I can do that'. I think their enthusiasm is one of the reasons we have a reputation for being such a friendly venue and the Centre simply couldn’t function without their hard work.” Susie Fry, Centre Manager

On concert nights, volunteers could be greeting people at the door, working backstage with the artists, showing people to their seats, manning the bar or selling programmes or ice cream. Volunteers also get involved by helping at conferences and workshops, working in the Box Office, stuffing envelopes for brochure mailings, and distributing flyers. There are also social evenings organised by the Trust as a way of saying thank you for all the voluntary support the Centre receives.

Even small amounts of time make a real difference to the Centre’s work, so if you would like to find out more about how you could get involved, please email Susie Fry on 01225 860110.

What our volunteers say….

“The Centre is a place to be proud of and there’s always something different to do. Many people come to volunteer by themselves and there are a lot of ex-professional people which makes an interesting mix. The relationships between people are really good and it is great fun.”

“I believe in education and in what the Centre gives to our community. I thought it was important to support it because I’m local. I organise the stuffing of the brochure mailings. It’s a big job but fun and it’s good to see how much faster we can get each season.”

“I became a volunteer three years ago because I wanted to help at the Music Centre. It is such an incredible facility for the community. I also get to hear lots of concerts that I wouldn’t necessarily buy tickets for, but then the fantastic music is a great surprise. I don’t tend to go to concerts elsewhere – why would I now that we have the Centre?”

“A big concert with lots going on can be a real challenge but the other volunteers, and the staff, are a joy to work with. It is like a family and it is so nice to be part of.”