About the role
As part of the tech team, you will liaise with the Music Lead and other team members to make sure each event is as spectacular as possible! Volunteers are responsible for running the sound and stage tech at Sunday Assembly events, via a sound mixing desk and lighting controller provided on site at Backyard Comedy Club. We usually have a speaker and a live band, and sometimes other forms of performance .
For this role, volunteers:
- Set up equipment and run sound checks before the event.
- Keep an eye on everything and troubleshoot during as needed.
- Ensure equipment is safely packed up and stored afterwards.
This is a great chance to gain more familiarity with live stage tech, work closely with brilliant musicians, and be involved in Sunday Assembly London behind the scenes.
What you will be doing?
- Getting to know the specific set up of Backyard Comedy Club and our event set up.
- When on the rota to volunteer, attending the Assembly to set up, run, and pack away the sound and lighting equipment.
- Helping to ensure that all the equipment our band, singers and technicians need is stored safely and kept in working order.
- Reporting to the Music Lead to update them on any broken or missing equipment
- Telling them any other brilliant thoughts you have to make our events better!
What support is available?
This role is supported by the Music Lead, who will ensure you receive training and support as needed. You will be introduced to the set up of Backyard Comedy Club’s mixing desk and lighting by the team lead and current members of the team. There are written set up guides, as our time in the venue itself is limited to our booked Assembly slots. More hands-on training can also be arranged. All equipment is provided, though you may wish to bring your own laptop or tablet. Band members and other volunteers will also be there and happy to help you out on the day!
If you would like to make suggestions or raise concerns, please also talk to the Music Lead. We also have a lovely Volunteer Handbook – please take a look!
How much time will it normally take?
To get started we’ll arrange an ‘onboarding’ meeting to talk through the role and set up, which can be remote or in person. The commitment is roughly 3½ hours for each Assembly you volunteer at: arrive at Backyard Comedy Club with the band to begin set up at roughly 9.30am, and help to pack down equipment in order to leave the hall by 1pm at the latest. If you’d like additional training or support, we can plan that too!
What should I be able to do?
Ideally, you already have at least basic experience of sound mixing and lighting at live events, and how to operate and store the equipment.
We are happy to support you if you’re keen to learn!
What will I learn?
You will gain experience of running the sound and lighting at a regular, live music and speaking event, with a variety of different instruments, plus get to know a lovely group of other volunteers.
How do I apply for this role?
Send an email to our Music Lead, Rob, at music@sundayassembly.com, to arrange an informal chat!