We have a number of volunteer positions for the Lytham PROMS Festival Weekend 2011. We are particularly interested in event management, public relations, marketing and business students (over the age of 18) who would like to gain the experience of a live outdoor event.  

All volunteers will receive

• An official acknowledgement of support (for use in CV);
• Two complimentary tickets for a concert of their choice (Status Quo or Katherine Jenkins ) for their friends and family;
• Food and drink whilst on duty.

The following positions are currently available

• Road Closure Marshals

 These positions require the manning of the road closure points for Lytham Proms at various key points along the Central Beach area. Marshals must be over the age of 18 years.

•  Car Park Marshals

A select number of car parking spaces will be available for VIP guests and blue badge holders. The marshals will be responsible for managing the car parking and ensuring a safe and orderly flow of traffic before, during and after the event.  

• Customer Service Marshals

The customer service marshals will be located within the event arena. They will work in partnership with the registered security personnel and stewards and answer questions from members of the public, delivering outstanding customer service to all patrons and guests. They will cover the following areas;

• Box Office - The Box Office will be open to the public from 16:00 on the day of the concerts. They will be responsible for the selling and collection of tickets. Unless the tickets have sold out prior to the concert start time, the box office volunteers will be required to handle cash and a credit card machine.
• Programme / merchandise selling - During the events, programmes etc will be on sale to the general public, it is the role of the volunteer to ensure that every member of the public has the opportunity to purchase a programme unless they are sold out.
• VIP Hospitality – arena and backstage - VIP Hospitality is backstage and designated area in the arena. Both these areas will need professional volunteers who will meet the needs of the public and / or artist on behalf of Cuffe & Taylor.
• Production Runner The production runners will assist either the technical crew or the stage manager. This role is quite diverse, offering a host of experience of backstage activity and will be on-duty throughout the day of the event until the end of the performance.
• Litter Marshals For the Katherine Jenkins performance, the public will be allowed to bring picnics. The litter marshals will be supplied with bin liners, and ensure that the litter is deposited in designated areas throughout the concert. They will also ensure that a final sweep of the green is done to remove any litter post event.  

If you are interested in applying for any of the above positions please send an email to events@cuffeandtaylor.com - all applicants must be over the age of 18 years.