Volunteer

Moving Parts Arts is a small organisation trying to do big things. As a charity with limited resources we rely on volunteers to make the festival and our other community activities a reality. In exchange we can offer a unique experience like no other and welcome you into the Moving Parts family.

“All round excellent and inspiring. It has given me the tools to take my work forward in performance”

– 2017 festival volunteer

Newcastle Puppetry Festival 2025 - Volunteer Callout

Moving Parts Arts is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help deliver Newcastle Puppetry Festival 2025.

The 6th edition of Newcastle Puppetry Festival will take place 19th - 27th April 2025. We are also seeking volunteers to help deliver our 'Toon Underground' community workshops and parade running Tuesday 8th - Saturday 19th April 2025. All activity will take place in Newcastle city centre.

The 2025 festival programme is an exciting mix of shows, workshops, talks and films for adults, kids, teens and families.

We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to commit to a minimum of 12 hours. All volunteers must be aged 18+. We need volunteers to assist with:

Workshop assistance
Stewarding
Customer service
Puppeteering in the parade
Helping on the merchandise stall
Generally helping out!

In return, we can offer...

A welcoming, community arts environment to get stuck into
First hand experience in event delivery
A reference letter at the end of the festival if requested
Free entry to festival shows. Please note this does not include workshops and ticket holders are allowed entry into shows before volunteers and artists. Entry to shows is on a first come first served basis, however we have reduced ticket holder capacity at venues to ensure as many volunteers as possible can get into shows.
A limited edition Moving Parts festival t-shirt
£12 in cash per shift towards food and travel expenses
A volunteer social with complementary food and a drink