Volunteering

Volunteers Wanted!

Volunteers who want to get involved in festival organisation and delivery. People who are polite and helpful, punctual and reliable, willing to pay attention in briefings and to follow policies and procedures. Physical fitness for moving furniture is useful but not essential.

What roles are available?

Hospitality Reps/Evaluation Officers

Guest facing role, providing support and assistance, particularly those with access needs, carry out event evaluation questionnaires.

Stall Assistants

Are you keen to support this years’ Middlesbrough Mela? We’re looking for Stall assistants  to ensure all traders are located in correct pitches and are adhering to event policies and practices. Supporting traders

Media Assistants

We’re on the hunt for a variety of media assistants (incl.  Photographers, Videographers, Bloggers & loggers) – Will have own equipment to document the event in general.

Get In & Get Out Assistants

We’re on the hunt for ‘Get In & Get Out Assistants’ These people must be physically fit to help set up the event site with furniture and décor and then help remove at end.

Production Assistants

We’re on the look out for Production Assistants who can help us with supporting the Stage and AV team with tasks.

What’s in it for you?

  • You get to meet people and be part of a team. 
  • You’ll experience and enjoy a fantastic multicultural event with cultural music, dance, and food you may not have seen before.  
  • You’ll be helping others have a great time and making the festival a success.  
  • You’ll learn about all aspects of event management and event delivery.
  • You’ll get Free Street Food
  • You’ll get a Mela Volunteer Certificate 

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