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Arts and Nature Event Volunteers Needed

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About this Opportunity

Overview:

A Celebration of Biodiversity is a 3 week exhibition and eco extravaganza at Leicester Adult Education Centre, Lower Gallery. Throughout the exhibition, art workshops and art events will take place within the space adjoining the gallery. The exhibition will also be held online, for people from around the world to enjoy. The exhibition will include a charity print sale, a young people’s poster competition display, local crafts for sale, art demonstrations and micro activism opportunities.The aim of the event is to immerse the people of Leicester, Leicestershire and beyond in the wonders of the natural world using the medium of arts engagement. We will showcase humankind’s global, mutual appreciation for the nature, promote climate compatible behaviour and foster stewardship for the environment, whilst providing a platform for artists to showcase their talent, especially young artists exhibiting for the first time.

Organisation:

Insecta Collective CIC

Minimum hours:

3

Closing Date:

July 11, 2026

Address:

Lower Gallery, Leicester Adult Education Centre, Belvoir Street, Leicester,

LE1 6QL

Location:

Onsite

About the organisation:

We are a grassroots climate action and arts organisation helping communities to foster emotional connections with nature, promoting social and environmental change at a local level. Our team is a visual artist, a scientist and a musician who share a passion for biodiversity. We believe it is critical to bring ecology education into the city, to remind urban communities of the benefits and importance of nature. Using art as a medium, we deliver climate and biodiversity themed events and experiences, for children, families and communities. Through workshops, exhibitions and public activities on and offline, we aim to immerse the people of Leicester, Leicestershire and beyond in the wonders of the natural world using the medium of arts engagement. We want to empower those that feel powerless given the complexity and enormity of climate change. We help communities take small, climate friendly actions by delivering fun, family friendly events that are open to everyone, and aimed at those struggling financially and/or living in deprivation. By offering opportunities to learn new arts skills embedded with educational science knowledge for free, we inspire young people to practice creativity, build confidence and foster environmental stewardship.
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Full Details:

Insecta Collective are looking for volunteers with different skills and abilities to support our event. Volunteers can be any age, from any background. It is preferred that the volunteer has an interest in the arts or nature and or climate. Although anyone keen to support our project will be considered.

There are different roles available. Volunteers will need to be available on specific dates for each role.

We are looking for support with the following:
Hanging the exhibition between Mon 20th – Fri 24th July
General event assistants, ensuring the Private View event runs smoothly on Friday 24th July 4pm – 7pm
Pouring/serving drinks/tending to guests at Private View event on Friday 24th July 4pm – 7pm
Guiding guests to leave feedback at Private View event on Friday 24th July 4pm – 7pm
Photography and video at Private View event on 24th July and throughout the exhibition from Mon 27th July – 14th August
Dismantling the exhibition 17th, 18th and 19th August.

We are also keen to meet people that might like to come and spend time in the exhibition and workshop space, create artwork with us, speak to visitors and monitor the gift shop.

No specific experience is required.
Additionally, if you have other skills you would like to share, please get in touch. We may have another volunteer role that suits you.

This project has recieved a very small amount of funding, therefore we are relying on the help of the community to make it happen. Our directors and other memebers are all volunteers. We would really appreciate your help!

When and Where:

Leicester Adult Education Centre, Leicester. From 20th July – 19th August

Additional Information

Requirements / Restrictions:

Causes / Areas of Interest:

  • Animals
  • Arts and Heritage
  • Children and Youth
  • Community
  • Education
  • Fundraising

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