I’m sure you already know that Room at the Table Inc is a Not For Profit organisation / social enterprise that offers a range of non sport geek subculture activities including modern boardgames, costuming & cosplay, roleplaying games, trading card games and studio productions.

What you might not know is why we do these things. While getting together to do these things is awesome fun – this in itself would be enough reason for RATT to exist – our underlying aim is to reduce social isolation by building connections and community. Our vision is all about creating a space where everyone is welcome, where people connect and build relationships through playing, creating and learning.

If you believe in making our local community a better place, especially for those people who are often excluded from other activities for whatever reason, then there are plenty of opportunities through Room at the Table. It doesn’t matter if you have lots of time and experience to offer, or if you have never volunteered before and can only spare an hour a week – there is a space for you at RATT.

Here are just a few ideas of the areas where you might be able to help.

Hands-on

  • Setting up / packing up / moving furniture
  • Cleaning
  • General odd jobs (gardening, minor repairs)

Skilled helpers

  • Hosting sessions
  • Staffing the door
  • Snacks & drinks stock purchasing, presentation
  • DMing role playing games
  • Teaching boardgames
  • Teaching TCGs

Creative

  • Operating camera and audio equipment
  • Video editing
  • Moderating live stream chat
  • Subtitling
  • Beta Viewing
  • Creating content
  • Script writing
  • Managing lighting
  • Uploading to and managing content on Youtube etc.
  • Photography and image editing

Marketing

  • Social media content creation
  • Social media moderation
  • Print media
  • Website content creation
  • Online store creation
  • Online store management

Administrative

  • Bookkeeping
  • Volunteer coordinator
  • Website design
  • Organising activities
  • Business direction
  • Compliance
  • Committee of Management member

OK, that was a lot, and it is just a short sample of the many tasks needed to help Room at the Table fulfil its mission!! There are many, many more areas where you can help to make a real difference in the lives of the local community.

If you think that you would be a good fit to be part of the great things that Room at the Table is doing, have a chat to a RATT volunteer at one of our sessions, or Contact Us to get things rolling.

Please note: Some volunteer roles carry more responsibility, and require that the volunteer becomes a member of the Room at the Table Inc, reads and understands the Volunteers Agreement, and submits a Volunteer Application. We will let you know if this applies to you.

All volunteers must be aged 15 or over.