Sonic Arts Week Volunteer 2025

Sonic Arts Week returns to Middlesbrough with a bang! It's all about living life with the sound turned up to the max. Let your ears lead the way and come and join the racket!

You can help out all week, or join us for just one shift, it's up to you

What You'll Do:

Welcoming audiences to Sonic Arts week.
Directing audiences to performance spaces across Middlesbrough Town Centre.
Assisting Street Performers before, during and after performances.
Assisting in the set up and take down of workshops.
Welcoming audiences to workshops.
Assisting Sound Artists before, during and after workshops.
Helping audiences interact with objects to make sound.
Promoting the festival programme.

Why You'll Love It:

You'll have fun, meet new people and be part of a team! You'll discover new performers and artists and be at the heart of the Festival. You can attend events free of charge. You'll be helping others have a great time and make the festival a success. You'll gain confidence, learn about different career opportunities, connect with and support your community. You'll enhance your CV. And there's always the opportunity to socialise at our after-event party.

What You'll Learn:

Once you've signed up to be part of Tees Valley Festivals Volunteering you will receive training in Customer Service, Health & Safety, Inclusivity & Accessibility, and Carbon Literacy. 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 our wonderful Badge Skills Award Programme.

What We're Looking For:

Folks who love music and sound art. A warm and friendly attitude. Reliability and responsibility. Volunteers like you are at the heart of everything we do. Your enthusiasm, energy, experience and time help us achieve our aims.