Volunteering | Polka Theatre

Applications to volunteer at Polka Theatre are now closed. Recruitment will reopen in October 2026 to recruit for our festive period.

In the meantime, if you are interested in volunteering, feel free to drop the volunteering team an email to register your interest at volunteer@polkatheatre.com. To find out more about the volunteering program, information can be found in the key documents and current volunteer testimonials below.

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 children’s theatre, please see the Volunteer Role Description and Policy documents below.

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“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. It’s also been so helpful to have something to plan my week around whilst looking for a 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.”

“I look forward to volunteering as it’s something for me. I’m not a 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

“Polka is a fantastic organisation, bringing theatre and so much more to children. It is an inclusive, safe and welcoming space for everyone; where special needs are always considered and accommodated in a very natural way, ensuring a positive experience. Polka is truly invested in supporting it staff, volunteers and visitors and I am proud to be a volunteer at the Polka.”

Chris

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Take a look at the many ways you can get involved at Polka children’s theatre in Wimbledon!

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