Our incredible volunteers dedicate thousands of hours over the course of the year to support LGBTQ+ people, events and culture in Greater Manchester. Our volunteer team has to grown to 400+, so you can see why our volunteers are a driving force behind the smooth-running of the Manchester Pride Festival and a key part of helping Manchester Pride achieve our charitable objectives.
Photography: L - Carl Sukonik. R - Gemma Parker.
Why volunteer for Manchester Pride?
Without the invaluable support from our incredible volunteers, we wouldn’t be able to do the things we do for LGBTQ+ communities across Greater Manchester. We provide LGBTQ+ individuals and allies with a platform to develop skills, forge new connections, and the unique opportunity to be a part of the global pride movement, right at the heart of the action. Volunteering is a rewarding experience and a great way to make new friends within the Pride community, and we’ve plenty of amazing perks for you in return, too.
What are the benefits of volunteering at Manchester Pride Festival
- Free access to all staged areas of the Gay Village Party at Manchester Pride Festival for the entire weekend
- Your very own exclusive Manchester Pride Festival Volunteer T-Shirt
- Lunch provided on your shifts
- Volunteer Thank You Party with free food and drink, a special performance from Beth McKenzie and more
- Stay fueled up with complementary Starbucks coffee all weekend from the Volunteers Hub
- You'll get to be a part of a world-class Manchester Pride Festival delivery team
- Exciting socials and opportunities throughout the year
All of this, PLUS you'll get to...
- Build new skills from the huge variety of roles available
- Boost your CV by working with a world class events team
- Be a key part of the modern Pride movement
- Support local LGBTQ+ communities
- Make new friends and connection
- Receive equality, diversity and inclusion training
- Enjoy flexible opportunities to fit your lifestyle
Who can volunteer for Manchester Pride?
Applications are open to absolutely everyone regardless of faith, race, ethnicity, ability, sexuality and gender identity. To volunteer, you must be 16+ but please note that some events or venues maybe 18+ only.
We also have team volunteering opportunities for businesses and organisations.
Find out more here.The huge variety of roles available makes volunteering for Manchester Pride not only an exciting and rewarding experience, but offers multiple opportunities to help you upskill and add some great experience to your CV. You’ll receive Equality, Diversity and Inclusion training as part of our volunteers’ programme, which is invaluable in ensuring you’re able to best support intersectional queer communities. If you’re interested in volunteering but aren’t sure where to start, or if you’re looking to upskill in a vibrant and inclusive environment, then our volunteer roles could be for you.
Supporting local communities is the first step in affecting real change worldwide, and volunteering for Manchester Pride means you’ll get plenty of opportunities to engage with queer communities not just at Manchester Pride Festival, but right across the year. If you volunteer at Manchester Pride Festival, you’ll be right at the heart of our celebrations, and we promise the experience is a rewarding one!
Volunteering is one of the best ways to meet like-minded people interested in furthering the same vision. In our case, Manchester Pride’s vision is of a world where LGBTQ+ people are free to live and love without prejudice and our culture is universally celebrated. When you volunteer at Manchester Pride Festival, you’ll see our vision in action as we push for queer liberation through our bold and diverse programme of events designed to provide Manchester’s LGBTQ+ communities with a space to celebrate and thrive. If that sounds like a space you’d want to be a part of, then consider applying to volunteer!
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