Come and join the volunteer team at the Milton Rooms

The Milton Rooms is looking for people who are passionate about the arts, eager to learn new skills and looking to give something back to the community.

The Malton venue is seeking enthusiastic volunteers for a variety of roles, whether it’s being involved in the buzz of live events, honing technical skills or offering behind the scenes support.

There is a range of exciting volunteer roles available:

• Front of House: The welcoming face of the Milton Rooms. Front of House volunteers greet guests, check tickets and ensure everyone has an enjoyable experience. It is a great way to develop customer service skills and meet new people.

• Bar volunteers: Help to serve drinks during events, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere for patrons. This role is perfect for those looking to gain experience in hospitality and to enjoy working in a social environment.

• Tech Crew (lighting and sound): For those interested in the technical side of events. Assist with setting up and operating the lighting and sound equipment for performances. It is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with professional audio-visual technology.

• Office volunteers: Support the smooth running of the Milton Rooms by helping with administrative tasks. Develop valuable office and organisational skills from data entry and correspondence to organising schedules and assisting with event planning.

• Marketing volunteers: For those with a flair for creativity or a knack for social media, to help to promote events and engage with the community by assisting with marketing efforts. The chance to gain valuable experience in digital marketing, social media management and public relations.

One of the perks of volunteering at the Milton Rooms is the chance to enjoy live performances for free. Whether volunteers are working Front of House, assisting with tech, or helping at the bar, they will often have the opportunity to catch a variety of shows, from live music to theatre productions, while being an integral part of the team that makes the events happen.

For younger volunteers, this is also an excellent opportunity to earn valuable points for the Duke of Edinburgh Award and strengthen UCAS applications. The skills and experience gained through volunteering, such as teamwork, communication, technical skills and problem-solving, are highly valued by universities and future employers alike.

All ages and experience levels are welcome. Whether a seasoned volunteer or trying it out for the first time, the Milton Rooms welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds. No prior experience is necessary.

Anyone interested in learning more is welcome to go along to the next Milton Rooms volunteers' evening on September 24 at 6.30pm. It is a perfect chance to meet the team, ask questions and find out how to get involved. The evening will include a tour of the Milton Rooms, an introduction to the various roles, and a chat about how people can contribute.

For more information or to sign up, contact the Milton Rooms on info@themiltonrooms.com or visit our website, www.themiltonrooms.com

There is plenty in September for volunteers and patrons alike. Kemps Bookshop brings us Dan Jones talking about his latest book, ‘Henry V: The Astonishing Rise of England’s Greatest Warrior King’ on the 17th.

Blues-rock power trio Lightning Threads from Sheffield head the bill at the Ryedale Blues Club on September 26 and the following evening laughter is the name of the game with the Hilarity Bites Comedy Club presenting The Halls of Ridiculous, Cal Halbert and Tony Cowards.

And to complete three events in three days, on September 28 folk and roots tour de force Honey & The Bear bring their 10-Year Anniversary Tour to the stage.

New events are being added to the programme all the time, so head over to www.themiltonrooms.com to see what’s coming up and to book tickets.

September

Tuesday, September 17: Kemps Presents - Dan Jones ‘Henry V The Astonishing Rise of England’s Greatest Warrior King’. Henry V is a thrilling and unmissable telling of the life of England’s greatest king. Dan Jones has said that it is a biography he has been waiting many years to write as Henry has long being considered the pinnacle and paragon of medieval kingship in both his own time and for centuries thereafter. 7.30pm. Ticket only £12, ticket with book (rrp £25) £30.

Thursday, September 26: Ryedale Blues Club – Lightning Threads. The Lightning Threads are Blues-Rock power trio hailing from Sheffield. Influenced by the great rock musicians of another time and often compared to the Black Keys, Gary Clark Jr, Cream and The Doors. 8pm. Tickets £10.

Friday, September 27: Hilarity Bites – The Halls of Ridiculous, Cal Halbert & host Tony Cowards. The Halls of Ridiculous are a northern comedy duo who push the boundaries of improv, sketch and character creativity to the max. Cal Halbert has performed from local comedy clubs to the London Palladium, Britain’s Got Talent to Good Morning Britain and voiced for YouTube to the BBC. And host Tony Cowards is a rapid-fire gag merchant with an arsenal full of one-liners – for laughs-per-minute he’s a tough act to beat. 8pm Tickets £10.

Saturday, September 28: Honey & The Bear – 10-Year Anniversary Tour. Featuring special guests Evan Carson (drums/percussion) and Archie Churchill-Moss (melodeon). Honey & the Bear were a tour de force on the UK Folk Festival circuit in 2023. The British folk and roots duo combine delicately, interweaving vocal harmonies with emotive and evocative songwriting. 8pm. Tickets £15.

October

Sunday, October 13: Martin Stephenson & The Daintees – ‘You Belong to Blue’. The new album tour ‘You Belong to Blue’ sees original Daintees members Gary Dunn, Anthony Dunn and Charlie Smith, plus a selection of special guests, joining up with Martin once again, and the live set will showcase the new material and classics from the band’s extensive back catalogue. 8pm. Tickets £20.

Tuesday, October 15: An Evening with Billy Mitchell and Bob Fox. A rare opportunity to see Billy Mitchell and Bob Fox perform again as a duo. Billy Mitchell spent eight years as front man of the legendary Lindisfarne till their retirement in 2003. He has most recently completed two sell-out tours with ‘The Lindisfarne Story’ and performs as one of The Pitmen Poets along with Bob Fox, Jez Lowe and Benny Graham. Bob has twice been nominated as Folk Singer of the Year at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Bob was invited to join the National Theatre’s production of ‘Warhorse’ in London’s West End in 2011 and subsequently the UK, Ireland and South Africa touring version in 2013, playing the role of ‘Songman’. 7.30pm. Tickets £18.

Thursday, October 17: Kemps Presents Alison Weir – ‘Ghosts & Gruesome Tales of the Tower’. A welcome back to Alison Weir, the UK’s most popular and bestselling female historian, to regale the audience with some chilling ghostly tales from The Tower. 7.30pm. Tickets £10.

Thursday. October 31: Ryedale Blues Club – Pat Fulgoni Blues Experience. Acclaimed singer Pat Fulgoni makes a welcome return to the Blues Club backed by the stunning musicianship of his band featuring Jacob Beckwith on guitar, Rory Wells on bass, Sam Bolt on keys and Zebedee Sylvester on drums. 8pm. Tickets £10.