Middlesbrough Mela Volunteer 2024 (Middlesbrough)
Available from 17 August 2024 to 18 August 2024
Middlesbrough Mela
Albert Park, Park Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 3LB
Event runs: 11am – 6pm, Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th August 2024.
Volunteer Shifts - 8am - 2pm and 2pm - 7pm.
Middlesbrough Mela is one of the biggest and most spectacular multi-cultural festivals in the North-East and offers a fabulous mix of music, food, fashion and fun over two days. Set in the beautiful surroundings of Albert Park in the heart of Middlesbrough you can expect world class music, local talent, the market bazaar and a range of exciting activities for all the family.
What will you be doing?
- Setting up the event space.
- Welcoming visitors at entrances and information points.
- Advising visitors on programme information.
- Directing visitors to the right location.
- Working with zone managers and operations teams.
- Assiting artists and makers with the delivery of creative activities.
What are we looking for?
- Enthusiasm and a smile
- A can-do attitude
- Responsibility and reliability
- Good Communication skills
- No previous experience necessary
What's in it for you?
You'll have fun, meet new people and be part of a team! You'll learn about event management, develop great customer service skills, discover new performers and artists and be at the heart of the Festival. You'll be helping others have a great time, making the festival a success. You'll gain confidence, learn about different career opportunities, connect with and support your community. And you'll enhance your CV.
We can pay your travel expenses, and you'll receive a meal or a meal voucher when you volunteer for a full day or evening shift.
Once you have signed up to be part of Tees Valley Festivals Volunteering you will receive training in Customer Service and Health & Safety. There will be opportunities for further training in Inclusivity & Accessibility, Working with Children, Digital Capture, Content Creation and Social Media, and Sound and Technical Production. You can also get involved in some exciting creative community art and music workshops which will be running across the Tees Valley. And you can earn, and take part in, the RSA's wonderful new Badge Nation Award Programme.
Age 16+
info@middlesbroughmela.co.uk 07776 210066