Volunteer Durham

Volunteer Durham Volunteer Durham is a programme aimed at attracting new volunteers into volunteering and sustaining existing volunteers in County Durham.

From 13–15 November 2025, Durham will once again be transformed by Lumiere, the UK’s largest light art biennial and we n...
24/09/2025

From 13–15 November 2025, Durham will once again be transformed by Lumiere, the UK’s largest light art biennial and we need brilliant volunteers to help make it shine ✨

As a Lumiere volunteer, you’ll:
✨ Welcome thousands of visitors to our city
✨ Help people explore the spectacular artworks
✨ Share your local knowledge and passion for Durham
✨ Play a vital role in making the event run smoothly

Want to get involved?
Sign up here: volunteerculturesport.durham.gov.uk
(Select Lumiere Durham 2025)

Please share this opportunity with friends, family, and networks.

To mark the 200th anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, Southpaw Company is bringing history to life with ST...
04/09/2025

To mark the 200th anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, Southpaw Company is bringing history to life with STEAM, a spectacular outdoor performance that celebrates our region’s proud heritage.

To sign up, visit: southpaw.org.uk/take-part/steam
Or email info@southpaw.org.uk for more details.

We hope many of you will seize this unique chance to be part of history.

🌟 Lumiere Durham 2025 – Volunteer with Us! 🌟This November, Durham will once again be transformed by Lumiere, the UK’s la...
07/08/2025

🌟 Lumiere Durham 2025 – Volunteer with Us! 🌟

This November, Durham will once again be transformed by Lumiere, the UK’s largest light art festival and we need amazing volunteers to help make it shine ✨

Whether you’ve volunteered before or are thinking about getting involved for the first time, this is your chance to be part of something truly special.

💫 As a Lumiere volunteer, you’ll:

✨Welcome thousands of visitors to our city

✨Help people explore the spectacular artworks

✨Share your local knowledge and love for Durham

✨Play a key role in making the event run smoothly

📍Want to find out more or sign up?
Visit: volunteerculturesport.durham.gov.uk
(Select Lumiere Durham 2025)

Please help us spread the word! Share this opportunity and encourage others to get involved.

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What a weekend at Seaham Food Festival! 🌞 A massive THANK YOU to our fantastic volunteers who gave up their time and ene...
04/08/2025

What a weekend at Seaham Food Festival! 🌞

A massive THANK YOU to our fantastic volunteers who gave up their time and energy to help make the event such a success! 🙌

We enjoyed two glorious sunny days packed with tasty treats, family fun, and brilliant entertainment. Our volunteers were right at the heart of it all, whether supporting traders, guiding visitors, or helping families enjoy the activities, they made a real difference 💛

Take a look at some of the brilliant moments we captured over the weekend 📸

📸 Lovely to Receive Photos from Our Volunteers! 💛A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers who kindly shared these fant...
25/07/2025

📸 Lovely to Receive Photos from Our Volunteers! 💛

A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers who kindly shared these fantastic photos from the BRASS 2025 events last weekend! It’s always such a joy to see the festival through your eyes and capture the atmosphere, music, and community spirit that make BRASS so special. 🎷🎺🎶
We’re so grateful to all the volunteers who gave their time and energy to help make this year’s events a success. Your support truly brings these events to life!

Opportunities with Eden Training AcademyEden Training Academy is a vocational training and development organisation comm...
18/07/2025

Opportunities with Eden Training Academy

Eden Training Academy is a vocational training and development organisation committed to raising standards in Functional Skills English and Maths. Their training is tailored to real-life, vocational contexts to help learners succeed in work and life.

All learners work towards a Functional Skills qualification in English and Maths upon completion.

Eden supports progression in a variety of vocational areas, including:

🔹Construction – Support with gaining a CSCS card, with training mapped to Health & Safety in a Construction Environment qualification standards.
🔹Driving – Help with Driving Theory; they will fund either a provisional licence or theory test upon course completion.
🔹Customer Service
🔹Food Hygiene

And many more skill areas designed to enhance employability.

If you’re looking to build your skills, gain qualifications, and take the next step toward employment, Eden Training Academy can help.

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DCC Culture & Sport, Neighbourhoods, 7 Hills, Greenhills Business Park, Enterprise Way
County Durham
DL166JB

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