Introduction & Background
Moonstruck Astronaut is a not-for-profit community theatre company based in the borough of Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire. Our mission is to bring together local communities through inclusive theatre projects that promote friendship, creativity, self-expression, and a sense of belonging- starting with children and young people and eventually expanding to adults.
From 2021 to 2024, we delivered outdoor Drama in the Forest workshops at Wrekin Forest School and operated Newport Youth Theatre. In 2025, we’re relocating to Telford Town Centre to run Telford Tall Tales, supported by an Arts Council National Lottery Project Grant. This new chapter of work brings an exciting opportunity to volunteer with us.
Volunteers form an integral part of all our projects; we are very grateful to them as they are a big part of our success story and really make a difference to the children and families we serve. Please apply if you want to help support our local children’s creative development whilst extending your own skillset and experience.
Please see www.moonstruckastronaut.com and www.facebook.com/moonstruckastronaut to learn more about the theatre company.
Call out for Drama workshop assistant volunteers for ‘Telford Tall Tales’ Telford Town Centre Project.
Volunteers must be 16 years or over. There is no upper age limit.
‘Summer Storytelling Week’ Assistant Drama Workshop Volunteers:
Monday 7th July midday deadline to apply
Help run a 5-day drama adventure at Telford Minster for young people aged 8–14.
Event: 5-day drama workshop in Telford Minster with 23 children and young people, mixed ages (8-14 yrs), abilities and drama experience.
Venue: Telford Minster, Meeting Point House, Southwater Square, Telford, TF3 4HS
Dates:
- Monday 4th – Friday 8th August 2025
- 8.15am – 4.45pm daily (*Friday until 5.15pm supporting the final show & get out*)
- Volunteer briefing via Zoom: Sunday 20th July, 5.30–6.30pm (TBC)
Role description: To support Drama, movement, storytelling, craft/ puppetry and music workshop leaders and each other to facilitate the project where 23 young people will learn a plethora of performance, communication and creative skills culminating in a triumphant sharing of our communal creativity at the end of the last day to parents/guardians/supporters. You will be part of a team of up to 6 volunteers.
This role ideally suits a drama student or a person interested in teaching or youth work or the arts.
Main duties:
- Volunteers are to support the mini play development when the children work in small groups, acting as a facilitator/ lead for their own group
- Help facilitate and take part in drama/dance/music/craft/ sport activities
- Assist all children in having a great time, ensuring all feel respected
- Input into team meetings at the end of each day
- Support the fun, inclusive and safe collaborative environment, building up the confidence and trust of all participants and celebrating /recognising their achievements over the week.
Skills:
- A certain degree of physical fitness and stamina is needed.
- Work as part of a team, efficiently communicating with each other.
- Punctual, reliable and arrive to help on the dates and times agreed.
- Model a pro-active, engaged, supportive attitude.
- Confident and assertive with younger children.
- Quick-thinking, resourceful, positive and adaptable.
- Prior experience in drama and a passion for drama would be ideal.
- Understand the importance of the groups’ Health & Safety procedures.
- Understand the importance of confidentiality & safeguarding vulnerable children, efficiently reporting to the Safeguarding leads any concerns as they happen.
Benefits:
- Valuable experience of hands-on drama workshop facilitating
- Impressive CV credit as a ‘workshop leader’ on professional national funded co-creative theatre workshop
- Enjoyable work experience supporting younger children’s development
- Travel expenses can be covered if requested, lunch every day will be provided
- Reference provided upon request
To apply to be a drama workshop assistant volunteer for our Summer Storytelling Week please send an email to hannah@moonstruckastronaut.com by Monday 7th July detailing any relevant experience and skills (attaching a CV if you have one) and why you are a great fit to support the project.
Interviews will be held in the week of the 7th July or the week of 14th July.
Returning volunteers please respond in the DNF TEAM WhatsApp group.
‘Autumn Storytelling Workshops Assistant Drama Workshop Volunteers:
Monday 8th September midday deadline to apply
Help run a term-time drama workshop adventure at Meeting Point House for young people aged 8–14.
Event: A Saturday workshop followed by six weekly workshops at 6-7.30pm every Thursday evening.
Venue: Octagon Room, Meeting Point House, Southwater Square, Telford, TF3 4HS
Dates:
- Saturday 13th September 10-4pm
- Thursday 18th, 25th September, 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd October 5.30-8pm.
- Volunteer briefing via Zoom: Thursday 11th September, 6-7pm (TBC)
Role description: To support cross-arts sessions for children and young people aged 8 to 14 from across Telford to be able to come together and experience the joy of co-creating stories in groups with guidance and inspiration from a pool of passionate local performing specialists.
Each workshop will be led by a core drama specialist and guest storytelling, movement, craft/ puppetry and music workshop leaders. You will be part of a team of up to 3 volunteers.
Main duties:
- Help facilitate and take part in drama/dance/music / puppetry / storytelling activities
- Assist all children in having a great time, ensuring all feel respected
- Input into briefing at the start and end of each workshop
- Support the fun, inclusive and safe collaborative environment, building up the confidence and trust of all.
Skills:
- A certain degree of physical fitness and stamina is needed.
- Work as part of a team, efficiently communicating with each other.
- Punctual, reliable and arrive to help on the dates and times agreed.
- Model a pro-active, engaged, supportive attitude.
- Confident and assertive with younger children.
- Quick-thinking, resourceful, positive and adaptable.
- Prior experience in drama and a passion for drama would be ideal.
- Understand the importance of the groups’ Health & Safety procedures.
- Understand the importance of confidentiality & safeguarding vulnerable children, efficiently reporting to the Safeguarding leads any concerns as they happen.
Benefits:
- Valuable experience of hands-on drama workshop facilitating
- Impressive CV credit as a ‘workshop assistant leader’ on professional national funded co-creative theatre workshops
- Enjoyable work experience supporting younger children’s development
- Travel expenses can be covered if requested
- Reference provided upon request
To apply to be a drama workshop assistant volunteer on our Autumn Storytelling Workshops please send an email to hannah@moonstruckastronaut.com by Monday 8th September detailing any relevant experience and skills (attaching a CV if you have one) and why you are a great fit to support the project.
Interviews will be held in the same week.
