Description
St Giles’ at Six concerts are at 6pm every Sunday, and are free to enter, with a collection at the end for anyone who wishes to donate. As a Concert Steward, you would be responsible for several duties, including welcoming the audience and showing them to seats, assisting with the Test and Protect system, and helping with general queries on the night. It’s a great opportunity to do some volunteering in Edinburgh’s historic High Kirk, whilst experiencing music from performers across the globe.
Organisation aims and objectives
St Giles’ Cathedral is the historic City Church of Edinburgh. With its famed crown spire it stands on the Royal Mile between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, it is the Mother Church of Presbyterianism and contains the Chapel of the Order of the Thistle (Scotland’s chivalric company of knights and Ladies chosen by The Queen.)
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2 hours on a Sunday evening, at least once a month. As you are giving up your time to us, we of course understand that you may need to take some time off now and then which we are happy to accommodate.
Restrictions
Experience required: Friendly, welcoming, helpful, good communication skills and be able to convey your knowledge, interest and enthusiasm to others. No experience of stewarding or the music sector is necessary.
Travel details: Concert stewarding takes place in St Giles' Cathedral, Royal Mile, Edinburgh. It is a short walk from Waverley Railway Station and most bus routes through Edinburgh City Centre pass close by.
Minimum age: 18
Support
Expenses details: No expenses
Training details: Our staff and other volunteers will provide a breakdown of the role, and will always be on hand should you have any queries.
Support:
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet