Upskilling and learning new skills: Volunteering in arts and culture can help you develop and refine various skills, such as event planning, marketing and artistic techniques.

Building Connections: Volunteering provides opportunities to meet like-minded people, make new friends, and build a network within the arts community.

Community Engagement: Volunteers help to strengthen community bonds by     bringing people together through cultural events and artistic projects and you can be a part of that.

Stress Relief: Engaging in creative activities can be a therapeutic way to relieve stress and improve mental health.

Sense of Accomplishment: Contributing to the success of cultural projects can provide a strong sense of accomplishment and purpose.

Emotional Expression: Arts and culture provide an outlet for expressing emotions and coping with life’s challenges.

Professional Networking: Volunteering can open doors to professional opportunities by connecting individuals with key figures in the arts and culture sector.

CV Building: Experience gained through volunteering can enhance a CV, demonstrating a commitment to community service and personal initiative.

Exploring Career Paths: It allows individuals to explore potential career paths in the arts and culture sector without long-term commitment.

Volunteering in arts and culture is not only fulfilling on a personal level but also enriches the broader community by promoting creativity, preserving heritage, and fostering social connections.

Photo credits: Jenny Harper and Jackie Clewlow.