Circus Event Volunteer

**About Think Circus**

Think Circus SCIO is a social circus based in Edinburgh. We exist to improve confidence and wellbeing in young people, families and adults, through the experiences of learning circus. Since 2017, we've impacted 12,500 participants, excelling in youth programs in Craigmillar and Leith. Our mission is to create a supportive community where failure is celebrated, confidence grows, and the impossible becomes real.

Circus acts as a wildcard, engaging marginalized youth via easy-to-learn skills (juggling, hula hooping, acrobatics). This positive approach enhances confidence, mental/physical health, and resilience. Circus skills manage emotions applicable in various contexts. Our projects prioritize inclusivity, trauma awareness, and Decider Skills. One-third of participants are neurodiverse, and a quarter are from deprived areas. We offer weekly youth classes, family sessions, and projects for girls, partnering with local groups. As a Community Interest Company, we partly fund these via quality circus shows. We've impacted 2400+ and aid 48 beneficiaries yearly (ages 5-16).

**Responsibilities**
- Assisting in the setup and breakdown of circus equipment, ensuring a safe and organised performance space.
- Engaging with event attendees and providing a friendly and informative presence.
- Collaborating with our staff to maintain a secure environment. Keep a watchful eye on and report any safety concerns promptly.
- Working closely with the event coordination team to facilitate smooth transitions between performances, ensuring the event schedule is adhered to.

**Essential Skills**
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team of performers, fellow volunteers, and event staff.
- Reliable and punctual, with a good sense of responsibility.
- Willing to complete a PVG check (We will pay for the PVG check).

**Desirable Skills**
- A passion for the circus arts and a basic understanding of performance elements to better support the needs of performers.
- Previous experience in coordinating events

**Support and Training**

Training and Support will be provided, which will include Safeguarding training, Circus Skill training, Client Liaison training, and Opportunities for additional SQA-approved training courses. We prefer to have long-term volunteering relationships and are able to offer additional opportunities such as masterclasses, events and training for volunteers who have been with us for over one year.

**Benefits**
- Developing new skills and boosting confidence.
- Engaging with new individuals and fostering a stronger local community.
- Becoming an integral part of a supportive team.
- Accessing continuous training and developmental prospects.
- Strengthening your CV and obtaining written references upon completing a minimum of 20 hours of volunteering.
- Free and discounted circus tickets for you, your family, and your friends.

**How to apply**

**Job Type**: Volunteer

**Benefits**:

- Company events

Flexible Language Requirement:

- English not required

Work Location: In person