The audience relations team category brings together volunteers in direct contact with audiences, at the heart of the Festival experience. Present in concert halls, masterclasses, and special events, they embody the Verbier Festival’s spirit of hospitality and ensure that events run smoothly for all attendees.
Mainstage
Members of the audience relations team will be present to greet and welcome audiences in the Festival venues – Salle des Combins, Verbier Church, and the Cinema – assisting with entry by scanning booking codes and answering questions.
They are also responsible for escorting VIPs to their reserved seats, informing audiences about ongoing Festival events, guiding spectators within the venues, and ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all attendees. They assist festivalgoers with specific needs, including people with reduced mobility or disabilities. They ensure that no unauthorized photographs or recordings are taken and that audiences enter and exit the venues at appropriate times. They are familiar with emergency procedures and safety instructions and act as liaisons by passing on questions or feedback to Festival management.
Members of the Public Welcome team ensure that all attendees entering a public rehearsal are accounted for. While reservations are not mandatory, it is important to monitor audience numbers.
BENEFITS: Public Welcome team members have direct contact with audiences and Festival staff and can also enjoy concerts and public rehearsals.
PROFILE: You are the first point of contact for spectators, offering a reassuring smile and a helpful attitude, reflecting the Festival’s spirit of hospitality. You have experience as an usher at the Verbier Festival or another festival or performance venue. You stand out for your warm personality, patience, and responsiveness. You are a team player with excellent service skills and thrive in a dynamic environment. Commitment for the full duration of the Festival is highly appreciated and considered an asset in the selection process. Fluency in multiple languages, especially French and English, is an asset.
Academy (Masterclasses)
The Academy’s Masterclasses are always very popular. The Public Welcome team for the Academy will greet audiences, assist with entry to the rooms, and answer questions.
Volunteers remain on-site for the duration of the Masterclasses to ensure smooth operations. Responsibilities include welcoming guests at the entrance and within the Masterclass venues, escorting VIPs to their reserved seats, informing audiences about ongoing Festival events, guiding spectators in the rooms, and ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience. They assist festivalgoers with specific needs, including people with reduced mobility or disabilities. They ensure that no unauthorized photographs or recordings are taken and that spectators enter and exit the rooms at the appropriate times. They are familiar with emergency procedures and safety instructions and serve as liaisons by passing on questions or feedback to Festival management.
BENEFITS: You will interact with teachers, program coordinators, and Academy students, as well as the Verbier Festival Academy team. You will have the opportunity to attend Masterclasses.
PROFILE: Your adaptability and willingness to take on varied challenges, combined with a strong interest in the arts and musical curiosity, make you an ideal candidate for this role. Fluency in multiple languages, especially French and English, is an asset.
For this specific team, we are seeking a volunteer with natural leadership qualities, capable of serving as a link between their team and the head of the department.
UNLTD
UNLTD is a creative laboratory that amplifies music across genres, sparking curiosity and connecting generations. This innovative concept, initiated by the Verbier Festival, acts as a driver of musical innovation and a showcase for young talent, inspiring both the community and Festival audiences during the summer season. Since reimagining the “Fest’Off” program in 2018, UNLTD has become an essential part of the Verbier Festival.
As a UNLTD volunteer, you will play a key role in the creative laboratory. Responsibilities include welcoming audiences at event entrances and within venues, providing information on ongoing UNLTD events and the general program, and ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for attendees. You assist festivalgoers with specific needs, including people with reduced mobility or disabilities. You are familiar with emergency procedures and safety instructions and act as a liaison by passing questions or feedback to UNLTD management.
BENEFITS: Engaging with UNLTD provides a unique opportunity to work closely with artists and Festival staff, and to be immersed in innovative performances and events.
PROFILE: Your adaptability and willingness to tackle varied challenges, combined with a strong interest in the arts and musical curiosity, make you an ideal candidate. Fluency in multiple languages, especially French and English, is an asset.
Volunteer Assistant for UNLTD Kids
UNLTD Kids is a crucial part of the Verbier Festival’s creative laboratory. It sparks musical curiosity in young people through introductory music workshops, where children explore a familiar story set to music by a famous composer. UNLTD provides children aged 5 to 12 with an engaging entry into the world of music, nurturing a passion that can last a lifetime.
As a dedicated member of the UNLTD Kids activity team, you will warmly welcome and assist parents and children during activities, ensuring they are well-informed and comfortably guided through the captivating musical journey offered by the UNLTD program.
BENEFITS: Volunteering with UNLTD Kids offers a unique experience in children’s music education, allowing you to actively participate in introducing the next generation to the exciting world of music. These workshops take place during the day, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the Festival’s evening concerts.
PROFILE: You enjoy working with children and taking initiative. Experience or familiarity with classical music is recommended. Fluency in multiple languages, particularly French and English, is an asset. In accordance with Swiss law, a criminal record check will be required if you are in contact with minors.
Event Assistant
Commitment for the full Festival preferred
As an Event Assistant, you will be a key member of the Verbier Festival VIP Village on the Esplanade of Salle des Combins before concerts, during intermissions, and/or at post-concert dinners. Your role is to welcome and assist VIP guests such as sponsors, donors, patrons, notable personalities, and artists, ensuring a warm and professional experience. In addition to welcoming guests, you will provide information about Festival events, facilitate communication between guests and the Festival team, and assist the team with various logistical tasks.
BENEFITS: This role offers the opportunity to work closely with VIP guests and the Festival team in a dynamic and prestigious environment. You will develop high-level communication and hospitality skills while building connections within the Festival community. You will also gain hands-on experience in event and logistical support while working in a vibrant cultural setting.
PROFILE: You are organized, professional, approachable, and warm. You are motivated to help embody the Verbier Festival’s spirit of hospitality. You have strong communication skills, are bilingual in French and English, present yourself impeccably, and demonstrate discretion and initiative. You excel in dynamic environments. Experience in public relations, hospitality, and event assistance is highly valued.