Organisation Name:
York Festival Trust
Organisation's Cause(s):
Arts / Culture / Heritage / Museums
Education & Learning
Local Community
Recreation
Location of voluntary activity:
Sites across York
When are volunteers needed: March - July 2026
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Arts & Entertainment
Customer Service
Education
Event Support
Greeter / Welcomer
Miscellaneous
Outdoor
Practical work & DIY
Retail
Role description:
The York Mystery Plays return in 2026, bringing the city’s medieval waggon plays back to the streets. Plays are performed on waggons that travel between four locations in the city centre, in a world-famous outdoor theatre experience for audiences of all ages.
You will work as part of a friendly team to support a York Mystery Plays performance group.
You may use your skills in any of the following roles:
• Actor
• Musician
• Puppeteer
• Costume designer and maker
• Wigs and makeup artist
• Set designer and construction
• Theatre related skills
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
• Reliability and friendliness are essential.
• Able to work as part of a team
Will there be a DBS check? No
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Families
Groups
Hearing impaired
Intellectual/Learning Disabilities
One-off Volunteering
Short term Volunteering
Skilled Volunteer
Vision impaired
Volunteers with limited English
Wheelchair users
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
• Be part of York’s world-famous community heritage festival.
• Gain experience in theatre
• Learn how to work as part of a team.
• Gain experience in supporting events.
How to get involved:
Email: volunteer@yorkmysteryplays.co.uk
Or go to the website and fill out the interest form.
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 22-03-2026