Organisation Name:
York Festival Trust
Organisation's Cause(s):
Arts / Culture / Heritage / Museums
Local Community
Recreation
Location of voluntary activity:
York City Centre
When are volunteers needed: Sunday 28 June & Sunday 5 July 2026
City-centre performances across four stations. Approx. 9am–6pm.
(Doing both dates is ideal, but one is possible.)
Tuesday 30 June & Wednesday 1 July 2026
Special evening performances in Shambles Market. Approx. 5.30pm–11pm.
(Again, both dates preferred but not essential.)
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Arts & Entertainment
Community Work
Event Support
First Aid
Outdoor
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.
Role description
Station Masters are the lead volunteers at each performance point. You’ll help keep everything running smoothly, safely and on time by:
• Welcoming audiences and supporting a positive atmosphere
• Coordinating waggon arrivals, performances, and departures
• Guiding and supporting other volunteers on site
• Staying in touch with Event Control and reporting any issues
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
This role is great for people who are:
• Calm, organised, and confident talking to others
• Comfortable taking responsibility in a busy public setting
• Happy working with performers, volunteers, and audiences
• Able to attend training and commit to the event days
Experience in events or team leadership is helpful but not required.
Will there be a DBS check? No
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
One-off Volunteering
Short term Volunteering
Skilled Volunteer
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
• Full briefing and on-the-day support
• Required online ACT Awareness / Protect Duty training
• A half day familiarisation session (date TBC), including:
Walking the routes and stations
Meeting the Event Manager and Safety Officer
Understanding site specific safety procedures.
Safeguarding and event safety will also be covered.
Why Volunteer?
• Be part of one of York’s most iconic cultural traditions
• Gain hands-on experience in live event delivery
• Work closely with performers and production teams
• Play a key role in audience experience and safety
How to get involved:
Please email: volunteer@yorkmysteryplays.co.uk
or complete the interest form on the website
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 30-04-2026