Opportunities
Event Support - Winter MakerFest
Role details and requirements
As a Winter MAKERFEST Volunteer, you'll help the event run smoothly, support visitors and contribute to a positive experience for families, artists and the wider community.
Depending on your interests, skills and the needs of the event, your tasks may include:
- Welcoming visitors: Greeting families, providing information and helping people find activities.
- Supporting creative activities: Assisting artists and workshop leaders with materials, preparation and tidying up.
- Helping visitors: Encouraging participation and helping children and families engage with activities where appropriate.
- Event support: Helping with setting up, replenishing materials, keeping spaces tidy and packing away.
- Visitor feedback: Encouraging visitors to share their experiences and complete feedback forms.
- Accessibility and inclusion: Helping create a friendly, welcoming environment where everyone feels comfortable taking part.
- General assistance: Supporting the event team with practical tasks as needed.
Who We're Looking For
You don't need previous volunteering or event experience. We're looking for people who are:
- Friendly, approachable and enthusiastic.
- Reliable and happy to work as part of a team.
- Interested in creativity, arts, culture or community events.
- Confident communicating with people of different ages and backgrounds.
- Willing to get involved and help wherever needed.
- Respectful, inclusive and sensitive to the needs of others.
- Support and Supervision
All volunteers will receive a briefing before the event and will be supported by the MAKERFEST team throughout their shift.
Volunteers will not be expected to supervise children independently or take responsibility for delivering workshops without appropriate support.
Practical Information
- Date: Saturday 21 November 2026
- Time: 3.30pm–6.30pm (with additional time for briefing and set-up/pack down)
- Location: Walsall Town Centre
- Organised by: Bostin’ Creative
- Volunteer hours: To be confirmed, with opportunities to support set-up, the event itself and pack-down.
- What to wear: Comfortable clothing and suitable footwear. Some activities may involve working outdoors, so please dress for the weather.
- Experience: No previous experience is necessary.
About Winter MAKERFEST
Winter MAKERFEST is a free, family-friendly creative event celebrating imagination, creativity and community in Walsall.
The event brings together local artists, makers, creative organisations and community groups to offer a range of hands-on activities and experiences for people of all ages.
We're looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to help make the event welcoming, enjoyable and accessible for everyone.
