The award winning Great Northern Contemporary Craft and Art Fair is on the hunt for a crack team of volunteers to help us with front of house, assisting exhibitors, wayfaring, security & stewarding.
As a volunteer, you will have unparalleled 'behind the scenes' access to a bustling craft fair - and a chance to work alongside and meet professional makers, curators, event organisers and plenty of other like-minded people along the way.
Volunteers will receive duty training, entry to the show, refreshments and reimbursed travel expenses.
You'll also have the opportunity to network, see the latest work from the UK's best makers and add a weighty addition to your CV.
If you can spare at least 4 hours between Wednesday 17 June to Sunday 21 June 2026 we'd love to hear from you.
Skills
Set-up and Breakdown (Weds 17th, Thurs 18th and Sunday 21st June) roles may include:
Lifting and carrying boxes or display items
Pushing/pulling trolleys
Setting up tables and chairs
Working at low height using step ladders to affix signage
Sweeping and vacuuming floors
Working outdoors to direct exhibitors as they load in and out
Giving out leaflets in town
Registration Desk for Exhibitors (seated)
Setting up reception desk, workshop, exhibitor lounge, dining/seating spaces and storage areas
During Public Opening (Thurs 18th - Sun 21st June) roles may include:
Greeting visitors and wayfinding (seated and standing)
Serving wine at Preview
Scanning advance tickets and processing card and cash payments (seated and standing)
Staffing Reception or Help Desk (seated)
Assisting exhibitors
Supporting workshops (some seated)
General housekeeping
Setting up reception desk, workshop, exhibitor lounge, dining/seating spaces and storage areas
For more information and to register, please click: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6Vg060j1jql6YPr_ydaWx3SwEcYqbBKOgVon3IMsHUdHWNQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=102462008380314787876
Details
- DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
Food at the Event We provide volunteers with simple snacks and sandwiches as well as tea and coffee. You are welcome to bring your own food. Travel & Reimbursable Expenses We will reimburse reasonable travel expenses to and from your shifts as follows: Up to £12 per day for travel within Newcastle Up to £25 per person in total (maximum across all shifts, not per day) Taxi/Uber fares reimbursable only with prior agreement Keep your receipts! (we will take copies for our accounts) This is so that we can keep within budget, but please get in touch to talk it through if this is a barrier. - Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
Induction and relevant training are given. We welcome volunteers with a range of access needs and encourage applicants to share any requirements in advance so we can explore reasonable adjustments. Due to the temporary, busy nature of the event and our staffing capacity, we are unable to provide ongoing one-to-one or specialist support during shifts. However, we are happy to discuss what adjustments may be reasonably practicable within our resources. - Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Afternoon | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Evening | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Availability Details
This is a one off opportunity over 5 days- Wednesday 17 June 2026 to Sunday 21 June 2026
Location
Sport Central, Northumbria University,
Northumberland Road,
West Denton
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 8ST
Similar Opportunities
-
West End library Practise English support
Newcastle Libraries
-
Trustee
Northern Stage (Theatrical Productions) Ltd.
-
Art Fair Volunteer
The Hearth Arts Centre (Horsley)
-
Social Media & Admin Volunteer
The Hearth Arts Centre (Horsley)
-
Heritage Exhibition Researcher
Ouseburn Trust