2Funky Arts
Job Summary
Job Description
Leicester Mela Festival returns to Abbey Park and the celebrations are set to be bigger than ever, running over 2 days.
Dates: 15-16 August 2026
To help with the celebrations, we are looking for an enthusiastic team of volunteers to help, as well as get invaluable experience in festival organisation.
Volunteers must be 18+
No prior experience is needed.
There will be opportunities for volunteering in:
– Back Stage Management (Must Have A DBS)
– Helping with arts activities
– Ushering
– Events set-up and breakdown
– Photographers/videographers
– Social media
– Directing attendees and providing information
– Festival runners
– Clean up duties
and more!
Please note this is an unpaid opportunity, however, we will provide all volunteers with a meal and a reference for their CV.
Deadline to apply: Friday 17th July 2026
To see highlights from last years festival, click here > https://youtu.be/xNYSSfqVSo4
For more information visit – https://leicestermela.co.uk/
Leicester Mela Festival is supported by Leicester City Council.
Job Requirements
Volunteers must be 18+
No prior experience is needed.
Apply now
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