Events Volunteer

About the Hearth Arts Centre

The Hearth Arts Centre is a registered charity at the heart of Horsley, Northumberland – a place where creativity, caf hospitality, community, and culture converge. Our centre brings people together through a unique blend of artistic practice, social connection, and welcoming spaces.

The site includes eight working artist studios, a popular community caf , and two versatile event spaces used for workshops, classes, performances, and community gatherings.

We are dedicated to enriching lives and fostering creativity, helping people connect through shared experiences. Whether someone is visiting to enjoy art, take part in an activity, meet friends in the caf , or simply soak up the atmosphere, The Hearth offers a warm, inclusive environment where creativity and community thrive.

By getting involved as an Events Volunteer, you could…

• Form new friendships by joining a varied team of volunteers
• Work in our interesting heritage building
• Enjoy new experiences and learn something new every day
• Build connections with our visitors and fellow volunteers
• Make a difference to someone’s day
• Enjoy watching films on the big screen with fellow film enthusiasts

What’s involved?

• Creating a great first impression
• Making every visitor feel welcome, and answering visitors’ questions
• Keeping note of how many visitors attend the events
• Looking after the visiting exhibitors by offering refreshments
• Selling items for The Hearth i.e. annual calendar
• Making sure things run as smoothly and safely as possible – this includes getting to know health and safety and evacuation procedures and being aware of overall security

  Time commitment:

  This is a flexible opportunity and we’d love to hear from potential volunteers able to contribute 2-4 hours on particular dates when our events fall. You can opt to support a single event, our full programme, or pick and choose depending on your own availability and interests.