Advice Centre

Policies and Procedures

Developing policies and procedures can seem cumbersome and overwhelming. However, putting them in place, will allow you to get on with the real business of youth theatre, with the peace of mind of knowing your group is on a sound footing.

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Resources

Mission and Vision Statements

About Mission and Vision Statements

Membership and Recruitment

Membership Recruitment Advice
Youth Theatre Application Forms
Membership Registration Forms
Group Contracts
Youth Participation Policies
Information/Consent Forms for Parents

Staff and Volunteers

Volunteer Information Forms
Volunteer Policies
Declaration Forms
Garda Vetting
Employing Outside Professionals
Sample Facilitator Agreement

Welfare/Child Protection

Welfare Policies and Guidelines
Welfare Structures
Guidelines for Travelling Abroad
Dealing with Disclosures of Abuse
Reporting Child Welfare Concerns
Young People and the Law
Using New Technologies

Managing A  Youth Theatre

Insurance
Accident and Incident Reporting
Confidentiality

Artistic Programming

Performance Rights and Copyright

Auditioning for Performance Courses

Advice Sheet on Auditioning

Can't find what you are looking for?

We are in the process of developing more resources for the advice centre.

You can contact us directly for advice on all aspects of youth theatre including:

• Sourcing guest facilitators/directors;
• Sourcing and developing scripts/material;
• Building structures within your youth theatre;
• Planning projects and programmes;
• Developing strategic plans;
• Accessing local, national, international funding opportunities;
• Connecting with local support structures (VEC, Arts Offices, venues etc.);
• Evaluating projects.

And thats to name but a few!

You can contact Alan King or Rhona Dunnett on 01-8781301.

Let us know what you think

We welcome your feedback and suggestions for other resources you would like to see included here.