Creative Volunteers Wanted for the Great Northern Contemporary Craft and Art Fair Newcastle : 19-21 June 2026, Sports Central, Northumbria University

Creative Volunteers Wanted for the Great Northern Contemporary Craft and Art Fair Newcastle : 19-21 June 2026, Sports Central, Northumbria University

Posted by Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair (Great Northern Events)

Register your interest

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 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 - Sunday 21 June 2026 then we'd love to hear from you.

For more information and to register, please click: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6Vg060j1jql6YPr_ydaWx3SwEcYqbBKOgVon3IMsHUdHWNQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=102462008380314787876

What skills do I need?

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