It wouldn’t be possible to run the National Festival of Making’s yearly programme and annual festival without the support of our fantastic volunteers. Every single volunteer helps MAKE these events what they are, by getting involved and supporting our work. From information helpers to workshop assistants, there are many roles to suit all interests.
Current Opportunities
Each year we look for volunteers to help MAKE the National Festival of Making weekend.
The National Festival of Making will return to Blackburn town centre, Lancashire in July 2026.
Expect a weekend packed with things to do for all ages, including both bookable and drop-in making workshops, art and industry commissions, artisan craft and local food producers marketplaces, community embedded projects, curated maker’s markets, celebratory music and performances plus much more!
National Festival of Making is now partnering with Chip In – a place-based volunteering project. Chip In are working closely with the Festival team to continue developing our volunteering programme and be your point of contact for the Festival.
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National Festival of Making are pleased to be working with Chip In – a place-based volunteering project. Chip in is not just about volunteering, it’s passion is about people and communities.
We are working together to continue developing our volunteering programme and Chip In will be your point of contact, in the lead up to the Festival and over the weekend.
By completing the above form you will be registered on the Chip In platform and an account will be created for you. You can log in at any time to manage your registration, chat to us directly and check out other volunteer opportunities. Importantly, you can also unsubscribe at any time after you’ve volunteered with us should you choose www.chipinbwd.co.uk
If you have any questions about this or would like to chat to a member of the Festival team, please email: volunteers@festivalofmaking.co.uk, call 07932 744594 or message us on social media.
About Volunteering with Us
The National Festival of Making is a non-profit Community Interest Company that delivers creative projects throughout the year, and a large scale festival annually. We’re always looking to welcome volunteers with a keen interest in all things ‘making’ to support our programme and events.
There are lots of benefits to volunteering, here are some of the big ones:
- Have loads of fun and feel part of a team
- Meet all kinds of new people
- Give something back to the local area
- Learn about making, crafts, art, technology and design
- Get professional training in your role
- Experience and confidence in the world of work
- A rather chic t-shirt
- A contribution towards your travel expenses
- Learn about making, crafts, art, technology and design
- Taking part in a national festival looks great on your CV
- We’ll provide you with a sparkling reference in return for your time
- You’ll be invited to a party to celebrate all your hard work and be presented with a certificate of appreciation
If you want to chat to us more about volunteering, email us at volunteers@festivalofmaking.co.uk
