Backstage Crew

Dad La Soul is an award-winning social enterprise and community that brings dads and male carers together through creative events, playdates and peer support to tackle isolation and improve men's mental health.

This role is about making the room work.

It is noticing who looks comfortable, who looks awkward, and who might need a friendly word before they drift back out the door. It is helping shape the atmosphere so people can relax into it.

Think of it like this. If this were Glastonbury, you would be the one making sure the sound system was sorted, the vibe was right, and the room was ready to hit properly the second people walked in. Not flashy. Just essential. The stuff people might not always see, but always matters.

You will:

• Set up activities and help pack down afterwards
• Welcome dads, male carers and children
• Manage registration and ticket check-in using our simple app and check-in sheet
• Be a warm, calm and reliable presence 
• Help conversations start naturally and support connection between families
• Encourage inclusive participation so nobody feels left out or out of place
• Keep an eye on how the session is going and flag any concerns
• Share highlights, feedback and ideas 

Benefits

What you will gain:

• Hands on experience in community engagement
• Experience supporting informal and inclusive group spaces
• Greater confidence working with diverse groups of adults and children
• A supportive team who will genuinely value your contribution
• The chance to be part of a growing movement changing the conversation around fatherhood and men's wellbeing 
• A reference for future volunteering, employment or study, where relevant

Practical Considerations

Time Commitment and Accessibility

• Approximately 2-3 hours per event
• Events run monthly on Saturday mornings
• Flexible commitment with volunteers able to sign up for sessions that suit their availability
• All reasonable adjustments made on site location

Location:

Sessions now running in Worthing, Brighton, Tunbridge Wells. Upcoming venues Eastbourne (July 26), Lewes (Sept 26).

Support Disabled

These are location based

Skills

You might be a good fit if you are:

• Warm and welcoming
• Comfortable chatting with adults and children
• A good listener
• Reliable and consistent
• Organised without being rigid
• Flexible and happy working as part of a team
• Calm, observant, and able to read the room
• Genuinely interested in creating positive spaces for fathers and families

When do I need to be available?

Details	Approximately 2-3 hours per event. Events run monthly on Saturday mornings. Flexible commitment.

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