Cultural Events Team

NOVUM Festival Volunteering roles available on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August / 9.30am - 5.30pm 

We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to support with our audience’s experience at the festival. 

Roles will include:

Be in the know and help visitors make the most of their time at NOVUM. As an Information Steward, you’ll be a key point of contact across the city centre, sharing what’s on, handing out festival programmes, and guiding people to the right places for performances and activities. You’ll help answer questions, recommend things to see and do, and keep people moving smoothly between sites, playing an important role in creating a welcoming, well-informed and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Be a friendly face at the heart of the festival; you’ll support visitors to navigate the programme, share information about events and encourage people to get involved, while also supporting artists and performers, assisting event staff on the ground, and helping ensure activities run smoothly. A real mix of managing and welcoming audiences to keeping things on track during live event moments. It’s a great role if you enjoy meeting people, being out and about, and playing a key part in delivering a positive, seamless event experiences for everyone.

Help us keep NOVUM as green and sustainable as possible. As part of the Sustainability & Green Team, you’ll support artists, event staff and audiences to make environmentally conscious choices throughout the festival, from encouraging recycling and reducing waste to promoting sustainable behaviours on site. You’ll play an important role in keeping us accountable, helping ensure sustainability is embedded across the event while engaging people in a positive and practical way. It’s a great role if you’re passionate about the environment and want to help make a real difference at a large-scale event.

PLEASE NOTE: We will do our best to offer you your first choice role where we can.

Click here to see the full NOVUM Festival Volunteer Info Pack

Sign up via the 'Fill in an application' button on the top right of this page.

Dominoes Newcastle Volunteer Roles only on SUNDAY 9th August / 10am – 6.30pm (approx.)

Brought to you by Station House Opera, Dominoes is a spectacular city-centre event on Sunday 9th August, where thousands of breeze blocks will create one unforgettable chain reaction through Newcastle city centre.  
Join the volunteer team and help us bring the domino run to life throughout streets, squares and buildings.

Volunteer roles will include a bit of all three of the roles below:

 The Builder

Get hands-on during the build with NOVUM staff and artists to help bring the run to life. You’ll be right in the middle of it helping position pieces, supporting set-up, and seeing how a large-scale creative idea comes together step by step. It’s a chance to work alongside the team, pick up a few behind-the-scenes insights, and play a direct role in shaping the final spectacle.

The Protector

Be part of the team keeping things safe and running smoothly, while looking out for fellow volunteers. You’ll help manage the flow of people, keep an eye on the installation, and make sure everything stays on track ahead of the run. It’s about being present, approachable, and calm, helping create an environment where everyone can enjoy the experience without a hitch.

The Storyteller

Chat to curious city centre visitors, share the Dominoes Newcastle story, hand out route maps to passersby and build excitement for the big 4.30pm run. You’ll be the friendly face of the project, answering questions, sparking interest, and helping people feel part of something before it even begins. Perfect if you like a bit of conversation and want to help build a buzz across the city.

Volunteers will get to do a mix of all the above during their day shift – but if you are keen to only focus on one of the roles, please get in touch with NOVUM Volunteer Lead via email - alison.flanaganwood@newcastle.gov.uk as we will be very happy to discuss and support you.  

Click here to see the full Dominoes Volunteer Info Pack