Volunteer at Now Northwich!
Be part of the team that makes this year's free festival a success!
We're looking for volunteers to be part of this year's Now Northwich festival on Saturday 3 May 2025.
A free international dance and street arts festival, Now Northwich is one of the town's most exciting annual events and each year transforms the town through a series of unforgettable performances.
If you're interested in being part of the team that makes this year's festival a success, and you can spare time between 10am and 8pm on Saturday 3 May 2025, then we'd love to hear from you!
Keep reading to find out more about the different volunteering roles, what's involved and how to apply. Don't miss the application deadline of midnight on Friday 25 April 2025.
The Easy Read Guide to volunteering information is available to download here.
A fun and rewarding experience!
Why Volunteer?
Volunteering at Now Northwich is a fun and rewarding experience that's a great way to make new friends, develop your skills and make a positive difference to the community.
As a Now Northwich volunteer, you'll be one of our ambassadors, who helps to ensure that everyone who visits the festival has an amazing time, by making the most of what's on and their visit to the town.
You can volunteer at Now Northwich in one of the following three different roles:
Street Ambassadors
Street Ambassadors work in pairs at some of the key locations in the town centre, either at a performance space or at one of the local venues. You will be our eyes and ears on the ground. As part of this role, you will help visitors by answering questions about the festival and the town centre.
Artist Runners
Artist Runners are the festival's extra pair hands (and legs!). Part of our artist liaison team, they help artists get to the right locations on time, and by helping to ensure things run smoothly, they help artists to have a great time at the festival as well!
Street Evaluators
A super important role, Street Evaluators collect and collate people’s information, feedback and opinions on the festival. You will be equipped with a tablet and will need to engage people in answering a few questions about the festival. This will help us to plan and develop the festival for next year.
What’s required from you as a volunteer?
Team-Orientated
Good Level of Mobility
Good Level of Mobility
All roles require people to be friendly, enthusiastic and helpful to ensure the public has the very best experience. You may be given a specific role but might need to help out in other ways. We are one team so ‘teamwork’ is essential; don't worry, it's always super fun!
Good Level of Mobility
Good Level of Mobility
Good Level of Mobility
Most roles will require a good level of mobility including being on your feet for long periods of time – a good pair of comfy shoes is a must! However, if you do have concerns about this, we can ensure you are positioned in roles and locations that are not too demanding.
Availability
Good Level of Mobility
Availability
You must be available for the pre-event briefing on Wednesday 30th April in the evening (time to be confirmed), and on festival day, Saturday 3rd May, 10am to 8pm, you need to be available for part of the day or the whole day. Support is also needed for the set-up and dig-rig if you have time.
Get involved! Click the link below. Apply by midnight on Friday 25 April 2025
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Tel: 01606 861 770. nownorthwich@cheshiredance.org
Now Northwich is produced by Cheshire Dance. Registered Charity 1020584