Volunteering opportunities
Supported by our friends at Reading Voluntary Action (RVA) and Partner organisations all over the greater Reading area, here's our list of current volunteering opportunities in arts, culture and heritage in Reading - from one-off projects to those organisations that are always happy to sign-up new volunteers!
Got a role you'd like to advertise? Email us with the details.
Voluntary roles from RVA
Reading Borough Council are looking for Event Stewards for Reading Children's Festival: Forbury Fiesta on 11 May and for Water Fest on 8 June, both taking place in Forbury Gardens/Reading Abbey area.
Other volunteering opportunities
Twyford Beer Festival returns on 7-8 June, and they're once again looking for volunteers to help build, break down or run the event. Everybody gets fed and you will have plenty of breaks throughout the periods you are at work to enjoy a beer and watch the entertainment. Do not worry if you have not helped out at a festival before - they're a very friendly team and will mentor you. Not poured a pint before? Not a problem either! As a valued member of the team you have access to all areas and can try any of the beers and other drinks on offer. As an added bonus you will aslo get free entry to the “Crazy Diamond” Gig held on Thursday 6th June.
The Are You Listening? Festival are looking for volunteers to help with this year's event on 11 May - to cover the doors at venues, check and sell wristbands, help the festival-goers on the day and other bits and bobs. For volunteering for a minimum of four hours, you will receive a festival wristband, a festival programme and other perks including drink and food vouchers (food – dependent on your slot time).
East Reading Festival will return on 23 June 2024 and the team are looking for new committee members, stall holders, performers, community groups, volunteers, sponsors and anyone else who would like to get involved to help make it as successful as it possibly can be.
Reading Comic Con returns on 24 Nov 2024 and there are a variety of different roles available again this year. As a Creed Conventions volunteer, you’ll get to be part of a large, friendly community of people who share a passion for all things SC-FI. There are no small roles and you will play a crucial role in helping create memorable and exciting experiences for fans of all ages.
Marvellous Festival are busy making plans for this year's 21st anniversary event and are looking for folk to help out once again. They've got lots of roles including queue management, wrist banders, brand ambassadors, litter picking, big kids village, campsite and car park marshalling from Friday 19 July - Monday 22 July. In return, you'll get free tickets for the days you work or an extra pass for late shifts, free camping, free food and drink voucher on festival days and more
ReadEasy do great work helping adults learn to read. Could you support local people to learn to read by using your skills, or developing your skills, as a: Publicity Organiser, Referrals Networker, Volunteer Recruiter, Fundraiser or as an Administrator? If so they would love to hear from you
Volunteers are needed for a new monthly Repair Cafe at the village hall in Spencers Wood, beginning on Sunday 15 May from 1.30 onwards. The aim is to offer a service to fix computers, electrical items, furniture, toys, clothes... basically anything that can be fixed and that they have the ability to fix.
They're looking for people with electrical/computing/ textile/ furniture skills, with the idea of teaching people how to repair and reuse and pass on our skills. The commitment would be 4hrs once a month subject to your availability.
- If you think you have the skills to help, contact Dr Billie Bachra via billiebachra@hotmail.com or 07718 679827
The Welcome to Reading Ambassadors at Reading Station are looking for like-minded people to join them to help welcome visitors to Reading. Launched last July, the volunteer-led scheme provides a friendly welcome to visitors arriving by train and helps them with their onward journeys in Reading with local information and directions.
Organisations always on the lookout for volunteers
Volunteers make up such a key part of so many of our arts, culture and heritage scene. The following organisations offer lots of wonderful opportunities for volunteers and are always looking for new people to join them:
