Allotment and Garden festival volunteer
Allotment and Garden festival volunteer
Posted for Parks and Allotments - Newcastle City Council
Posted by Volunteer Centre Newcastle
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Centre Newcastle website to express your interest.
The Newcastle Allotment & Garden Festival is a community celebration of gardening, growing, sustainability, local food, and wellbeing. Bringing together gardeners, allotment holders, community groups, local businesses, families, and visitors from across the region, the festival showcases the city's vibrant growing culture through a range of interactive activities and experiences.
The 2025 festival welcomed more than 5,000 visitors and featured inspirational talks and demonstrations, allotment plot displays, hands-on workshops, local traders and food stalls, wellbeing activities, live music, and family-friendly entertainment. The event aims to promote community connection, environmental awareness, creativity, and the positive impact of gardening on health and wellbeing.
Join our team of volunteers and help make this year's Allotment and Garden Festival a success.
We are looking for Volunteers to support on the 6th September with:
- Event set-up and pack-down
- Welcoming visitors
- Activity and stall support
- Providing information and directions
- Helping create a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere
- Assisting with visitor signposting
- Supporting workshops, demonstrations, and family activities
- Helping to keep event areas tidy, safe, and accessible
- Encouraging participation and engaging with the local community
This is a great opportunity to meet new people, support your local community, and be part of a popular community event celebrating gardening, growing, and the outdoors.
What skills do I need?
- No experience is needed – just enthusiasm, reliability, and a positive attitude!
- Shifts will be 10am-5pm, lunch and refreshments will be provided to all volunteers. Please let us know if you have any dietary or access requirements
Details
- DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
When: 10/08/2026 - 06/09/2026
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Location:
Jesmond Dene Visitors Centre
Red Walk,
Jesmond Dene
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE7 7BQ
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Centre Newcastle website to express your interest.
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