Festival of Thrift Volunteer 2026 (Kirkleatham, Tees Valley)

Festival of Thrift 2026

Kirkleatham, Redcar, TS10 5NW

Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July 2026

Mark your calendars for the Festival of Thrift 2026!

Celebrating its 14th glorious year, this festival is the perfect place for thrifters, creatives, and fun-loving folks to come together and imagine a more sustainable world.

We’re looking for amazing volunteers who share our values and a sense of fun. Whether you’re a thrifter, grafter, DIY enthusiast, or someone who just loves to help, we need you!

“Volunteering at the Festival of Thrift is a perfect opportunity to meet like-minded people and really feel at the heart of the festival and all of its mad creativity” Festival of Thrift Volunteer

This year you have the option of volunteering before and after the Festival, or during the weekend itself.

What will you be doing?

Your tasks could include:

• Site Dressing: Help make Kirkleatham look even more beautiful!

• Moving and Shaking: Help with site logistics, including moving furniture and setting up for events

• Welcoming visitors: Greet festival-goers and make sure they have a fantastic experience

• Signposting: Guide visitors to performances, workshops, events and chill out areas across the site.

• Supporting Performers: Assist event managers before, during, and after performances.

• Accessibility Assistance: Help all visitors enjoy the festival comfortably.

• Workshop Support: Aid artists with workshop preparation and help participants during sessions

What skills are we looking for?

• Enthusiasm and a smile.

• A can-do attitude.

• Responsibility and reliability.

• A sense of fun.

• This role may require a lot of walking around the site. If you need assistance with mobility please let us know and we can find a role that suits you.

What's in it for you?

• Be at the heart of the festival, having fun and meeting new people.

• Connect with and support your community.

• Gain confidence, learn new skills, and get inspired.

• Discover talented artists and performers.

• Pick up thrifty tips for sustainable living.

• Enhance your CV with valuable experience.

• You'll receive valuable online training in Customer Service, Health and Safety, Dealing with Difference and Sustainable Living.

Age 16+