Volunteer
APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED
We are looking for volunteers to help us deliver NOVUM - Newcastle Summer Festival 2024! If you’re positive and keen to help us deliver an exceptional experience for audiences and artists - this is for you.
We encourage applications from people from all walks of life that are seeking experience in the creative and arts sector.
The festival will take place from Thursday 8th to Sunday 11th August, and all volunteers are required to join the volunteer briefing at 6pm on Tuesday 6th August at Newcastle Civic Centre.
Why should I volunteer?
By volunteering at NOVUM you help bring the festival to life. You’ll have the opportunity to see how a festival comes together alongside community groups, organisations and talented artists from around the world as well as getting hands-on experience.
What does volunteering at NOVUM look like?
As a volunteer, you are the frontline face of the festival: you can enhance audiences’ experience through knowledge of the project and artworks and a personal approach. You’ll also get an opportunity to learn about the artworks and meet artists directly.
You will be asked to assist the production team on the ground with a variety of tasks, for example:
Welcome and general audience guidance
Directing people, offering advice & information
Handing out flyers
Helping to managing queues
Sharing programme specific information with audiences
Supporting on the ground marketing activity
General artist or artwork installation assistance
Carrying tools or equipment to and from sites
On site production assistance/artist support
Feeding information back to Event Managers
Before the festival starts, you will receive training around the festival programme, sites, health and safety and general conduct.
Interested?
Please fill in the application form via the “Apply Now” button below and we’ll be in touch - we look forward to hearing from you! If you have any questions, please contact us via the “Ask us a question” button below.
Please note that volunteering roles require a dedication to teamwork, commitment to site safety and respect for adhering to site policy and procedure.
Unfortunately, Novum cannot assist with accommodation or travel. You must be 16 or over and able to make your own way to and from Newcastle City Centre.
If you have any access needs, just let us know in your application.