Marketing Volunteer Review

My role is to help out in the marketing department of the Repertory Theatre, Birmingham. I mainly do research into the upcoming shows and find new ways to contact potential visitors to the theatre. I also have the opportunity to work on advertisement and marketing strategies.

I have improved my communication skills and have learnt about all Microsoft office programmes in detail.

I enjoy being in the relaxed office environment and feel very welcome among the marketing staff. However, sometimes the work can become repetitive.

I do feel valued by the staff at the REP; they keep me up to date with everything that is going on and let me know when I am doing a good job.

There is always a task readily prepared for me when I arrive in the morning and if my supervisor is for example in a meeting, another member of staff will have been informed and is there to help me get started. The programme could be a bit more varied though.

Little training is needed for this role really, but my supervisor is always there to answer any questions I may have.

I feel comfortable asking any member of staff in the department for help if I need it; they are very supportive.

This is a voluntary role.

As a volunteer you are able to get complementary tickets to some of the shows mainly on the press nights. There are also events carried out by the theatre across the city which you can get involved in.

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If you are looking to go into a marketing career in the future and also have an interest in the arts then I would recommend this employer. They are welcoming and helpful.

Have a think about what areas of the company you would be interested in exploring before you start and let them know about it. Otherwise you may end up doing repetitive work.