Volunteering to help at Art in Action

Art in Action is not accepting any more volunteers for this year’s show. If you wish to apply to become a volunteer at Art in Action 2012, we will be re-opening the submission form after this year's event. Thank you for your interest in supporting Art in Action.

Over 600 volunteers are needed every day to provide the high level of service which is a tradition of Art in Action. Most of the volunteers are students of the sponsoring organisation, The School of Economic Science, but in recent times the help of volunteers from the general public has become increasingly important. Some are art students but many just love to take part. Offers of help from anyone with a genuine wish to be useful are welcome.

Lunch in the staff refreshments marquee and a complementary programme are provided. Volunteers will have regular breaks and if time allows the opportunity to visit the demonstration areas and attend performances.  The day starts with a meeting of all helpers at 8.40am and arrival in time to join the meeting is recommended. Activities finish by 6.00pm allowing half an hour to clear-up after the public closing time.   

There is quite a variety of roles that need to be filled. Some roles are in the demonstration areas but many others are in support activities. The organisers make every effort to ensure that volunteers are happy with the roles offered and a form is provided so that those interested in volunteering can communicate preferences and other relevant information.