Opportunities
We're Hiring - Youth Music Intern
Love music? Passionate about inspiring young people? This could be the opportunity for you!
Join the CatStrand Creatives team as a Youth Music Intern and help deliver exciting workshops, performances and creative projects through DG AMPLIFY and Young Music Makers.
14 hours per week
£13.45 per hour
CatStrand, New Galloway
Applications close 23 August
Find out more and apply here:
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Costume Maker
Are you aged 18-30 and interested in sewing, costume design, fashion, textiles or theatre?
CatStrand Creatives is looking for a Volunteer Costume Designer/Maker to join our 2026 Youth Panto Production Team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside our Wardrobe Manager and learn what it's like to be part of a real theatre production.
You'll have the opportunity to:
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Design and create a costume piece for the production
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Help with sewing, alterations and costume-making skills
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Help organise and prepare costumes for cast members
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Gain backstage experience during performances
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Work as part of a friendly creative team
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Build confidence, practical skills and experience for your CV or portfolio
Placement Period: September – December 2026
Location: CatStrand, New Galloway
Expenses Covered: CatStrand Creatives is committed to making volunteering accessible to all young people. Reasonable agreed expenses, including travel costs, will be reimbursed in line with our volunteer expenses policy.
EMAIL CATHERINE@CATSTRAND.COM TO FIND OUT MORE!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Young Set Design & Props Assistant
Are you aged 16–30 and interested in theatre, art, design, model making, construction, painting or making things?
CatStrand Creatives is looking for a Volunteer Young Set Design & Props Assistant to join our 2026 Youth Panto Production Team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside our Set Designer and Production Team, helping to plan, create and bring the world of the panto to life.
You'll have the opportunity to:
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Assist the Set Designer with planning and developing ideas for the production
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Help design, build and paint props for the panto
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Learn creative construction and scenic painting techniques
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Source and create small set pieces and stage dressing
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Support set installation and preparation for performances
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Gain backstage experience during the production run
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Work as part of a friendly and supportive creative team
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Build confidence, practical skills and experience for your CV or portfolio
No previous experience is required - just creativity, enthusiasm and a willingness to get stuck in.
Placement Period: September – December 2026
Location: CatStrand, New Galloway
Expenses Covered: CatStrand Creatives is committed to making volunteering accessible to all young people. Reasonable agreed expenses, including travel costs, will be reimbursed in line with our volunteer expenses policy.
EMAIL CATHERINE@CATSTRAND.COM TO FIND OUT MORE!
