Introduction

During this years Volunteers’ Week we would like to thank our amazing community of Pump House Volunteers. The Pump House would not be able to run without its passionate, dedicated volunteers who are involved in every aspect of our mission to provide a space to create, perform and entertain.
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With the current global Covid-19 situation all venue based and outside arts and culture is temporary closed down. This is a challenging time for culture but a minor price to pay for safety and health. There is a lot of creativity and culture to take part in and enjoy online, to help support everyone’s mental health of which art is a key component. We are encouraging all of our current and potential volunteers to focus their volunteer efforts during this current situation on helping those in our community who are vulnerable or are in need. Our partner Watford & Three Rivers Trust is co-coordinating local volunteer and support during this time so please do go to their website for more information – w3rt.org #TeamHerts #WatfordTogether

Watford’s organisations, venues and events have grouped together to create Watford Cultural Volunteers Group. This group recognises that volunteers provide an invaluable contribution to promote a better understanding and appreciation of Watford’s cultural offering and enhance the quality of life for local people and visitors to Watford.

The aim of the group is to help communicate volunteering opportunities, support and recognise cultural volunteers in Watford.

Opportunities to volunteer include a wide range of roles at events such as Imagine Watford festival, Pump House events, Watford Fringe Festival, Watford Film Festival, Watford Colosseum show ushering, Watford BIG events and much more. See below for more information.

Who is involved

Volunteering opportunities

  • Helping to run a thriving arts venue.  The Pump House is the hub for emerging and local talent.  There are a wide range of events all year round including music, theatre, musicals, dance and much more.  They are constantly looking for volunteers to join the friendly Pump House familiy to support the bar, maintain and promote the centre.
  • Imagine Watford – The Palace Theatre are looking for volunteers to support their world class outdoor arts festival in June each year. More information here
  • Watford Colosseum welcome volunteers to help usher their high quality converts and events
  • Watford Museum – Supporting events and open days
  • Watford Fringe is a buzzing festival of art and performance in October each year.  They welcome volunteers to support the setup and running of this two day festival.

Contact us

Please click here to complete our form to let us know your contact details and the volunteering opportunities you are interested in knowing more about.  Your details will then be forwarded to the relevant Watford organisations who will contact you directly with more information.  Many of the organisations are run by volunteers so do please allow up to 14 days to receive any responses.

*NOTE due to a technical issues if you completed the form prior to 25 October 2019 you will need to complete and re submit the form to contact the organisations and to get a response.  Sorry for any inconvenience