Volunteering
We want you!
We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to join us for this year’s festival. If you love the arts, supporting your community and helping people have the best time possible then we would love you to become an Arts by the Sea festival volunteer!
From marketing and artist support to onsite involvement, there are opportunities to support all interests and to help you gain incredible work experience at a large scale event. Our main festival takes place in the heart of Bournemouth over the last weekend of September (Friday 26th – Sunday 28th) with the opportunity to also support our Bite Size Festival community events at different times of the year. In 2025 these will be on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September.
Training for all roles will be offered in the lead up.
Our Opportunities
Arts By The Sea Volunteering
Your role as an Arts By the Sea volunteer is to engage with audience members, talking to them about the festival, explaining what’s going on, guiding to performances, suggesting what would be interesting to see, how to take part and making sure they are enjoying their visit.
To apply for the role, fill out the below forms or get in touch with leigh.hayler@bcpcouncil.gov.uk. Applications close Thursday 11th September 2025
Volunteering Coordinator (paid opportunity)
Applications are now closed for 2024.
Arts by the Sea is looking for a dedicated and energetic paid Volunteer Coordinator to manage and supervise festival volunteers across the weekend.
Our festival relies on volunteers to help steward the event, making the festival a great experience for all. As our Volunteer Coordinator, you will be working closely with the festival team to ensure the festival runs smoothly, making Arts by the Sea a safe and enjoyable place for all.
If you’re over 18 and passionate about arts and culture, apply now! Check out our application form below or email leigh.hayler@bcpcouncil.gov.uk for more information. Don’t miss this chance to be part of something amazing!
Arts By The Sea Volunteering
Your role as an Arts By the Sea volunteer is to engage with audience members, talking to them about the festival, explaining what’s going on, guiding to performances, suggesting what would be interesting to see, how to take part and making sure they are enjoying their visit.
To apply for the role, fill out the below forms or get in touch with leigh.hayler@bcpcouncil.gov.uk. Applications close Thursday 11th September 2025
Volunteering Coordinator (paid opportunity)
Applications are now closed for 2024.
Arts by the Sea is looking for a dedicated and energetic paid Volunteer Coordinator to manage and supervise festival volunteers across the weekend.
Our festival relies on volunteers to help steward the event, making the festival a great experience for all. As our Volunteer Coordinator, you will be working closely with the festival team to ensure the festival runs smoothly, making Arts by the Sea a safe and enjoyable place for all.
If you’re over 18 and passionate about arts and culture, apply now! Check out our application form below or email leigh.hayler@bcpcouncil.gov.uk for more information. Don’t miss this chance to be part of something amazing!