Parks and Allotments Team

Allotment and Garden festival volunteer

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 6^th 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.

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.

If you have any questions please get in touch via parks.volunteer@newcastle.gov.uk