Music & Theatre Volunteering Opportunity in Patchway

St. Chad’s Church in Patchway is looking for an enthusiastic local choir and/or theatre leader who would enjoy the opportunity of developing their existing choir and/or kick starting a theatre group in the church’s spaces. Experience leading a professional choir or theatre is not necessary, but musical knowledge of well-known songs and plays would be preferable. This can be taken on as two separate roles or as one role for the right volunteer.  

Number of roles available: 2 

Weekly hours: 1-2 evenings per week depending on if the volunteer takes on one or both roles. 

Location: St Chads Church, 172 Rodway Rd, Patchway, Bristol BS34 5ED 

What you’ll be doing 

• Selecting choral repertoire and leading rehearsals for the existing Choir for Wellbeing that meets on Fridays 7-8pm and drama repertoire  
• Collaborating with church staff and volunteers to develop the on-site theatre 
• Engage with members of the local community to participate in theatrical performances 
• Select theatre performances and manage rehearsals 
• Organise choral and theatre performances for the local community 

Skills we’re looking for 

• Musical and/or theatrical knowledge 
• Confidence in selecting repertoire and leading a group in rehearsals 
• An enthusiasm for music/theatre and community participation 
• Previous experience leading a choir or drama group would be preferred 

What you’ll gain 

• Experience supporting a church in launching and growing their community engagement activities  
• An opportunity to utilise your music and/or theatre skills 
• A chance to express your creativity while supporting the surrounding community 

How the church and Bristol diocese will support you 

• Training and onboarding support when you first start volunteering 
• Regular check-ins to ensure you’re enjoying and feel supported in your role 
• Invitations to participate in community events including a chance to celebrate you and other volunteers’ achievements during volunteers’ week 

Please note: This volunteering role will take place in a church. Being sympathetic towards the Christian values of these activities would be necessary, but it is not required that volunteers are Christians themselves.