A reflection on a discussion event sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly bits of unpaid roles in the Arts.

Amid all the Christmas chaos, take the time out and help those less fortunate.

I took up a volunteer position at my local charity bookshop seven months into the pandemic. Here’s why I think other young people should volunteer if they can.

Sarah Pearson navigated a non-traditional route into heritage. Find out more…

Here's how I came to be writing the new Museums and Heritage series...

We speak to the Community, Learning and Volunteer Officer of the Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust

You might think the people who do volunteering programmes abroad would be people who actually, you know, care about volunteering. But, sadly, that’s not the case at all. Or, at least, it wasn’t the case for me.

Why I chose to take a little break from education

We catch up with Mary Strickson, who joined the Youth Network as a Voice Reporter back in 2015, whilst completing a Master’s degree and a Silver Arts Award.

Today, she is living life to the full by developing her art form and volunteering left, right and centre with various organisations such as FORMAT Photography Festival, to name just a few. Over to you Mary!

In the season of giving, it seems appropriate to discuss the giving of gifts that do not come with a receipt or heaps of wrapping paper.

A summary of volunteering at Art Club.

Getting involved in festivals can be a great way of getting experience in the industry and getting access to events, as I found out reviewing and volunteering at this year's Durham Book Festival.