Join our fantastic and friendly team of volunteers!
Applications to volunteer at Polka are now closed until June 2026. If you are interested in volunteering, please email us at volunteer@polkatheatre.com to register your interest.
Please note that the minimum age to volunteer is 16. If you are a student looking for work experience at Polka Theatre, please visit our Work Experience page. To find out more about Volunteering at Polka please see the Volunteer Role Description and Policy documents below.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us on volunteer@polkatheatre.com
Unsure what volunteering at Polka will be like? Some of our current volunteers have given testimonials on why they love being part of the Polka family below.
“Volunteering at Polka has provided me with wonderful, positive feelings whenever I’m there and thus improved mental wellbeing generally. I brought my daughter to Polka several times around 2018, so it makes me feel great that I’m back there again and giving something back to Polka. I often feel that I should be paying Polka to volunteer there….it’s that enjoyable!”
Paul
“I’ve gained a lot of skills and experience in a variety of areas, especially through the recent opportunities for volunteer work in other areas of Polka. I’ve also discovered how interesting I find so many aspects of the work – I’ve really gained an appreciation for the value of children’s theatre and entertainment, and for supporting creative play. It’s also been so helpful to have something to plan my week around whilst looking for a permanent job since leaving university and the experience I’ve gained has helped a lot in the search!”
Alex
“Volunteering at Polka has helped me move outside my comfort zone and has given me the opportunity to connect with people I would have never come across otherwise. I find helping with performances where SEND schools are visiting rewarding, seeing the children react (to the shows) is incredibly rewarding.”
Jo
“I look forward to volunteering as it’s something for me. I’m not Mum, I’m me. I love meeting new people, and every shift is different. Plus, I have always enjoyed being in a theatre. It’s a lovely environment to be in. I really do feel part of a team.”
Claire