Be a part of Kirkstall Art Trail
Every summer, Kirkstall Art Trail fills houses, the Abbey, churches, and community spaces with local art, drawing over a thousand visitors. None of it happens without volunteers. Whether you can spare two hours or two days, your time helps make the Art Trail possible.
You don’t need experience – just enthusiasm, the willingness to try, and a bit of time.
Why volunteer with us
- Make a difference. Volunteers keep the Art Trail running smoothly – welcoming visitors, supporting artists, and helping people find their way around.
- Meet fellow volunteers and artists. A way to get to know people in Kirkstall, from fellow volunteers to the artists exhibiting their work.
- See how it comes together. A behind-the-scenes look at how a community art trail runs. The organisers are volunteers too.
- Learn as you go. No experience needed – you’ll be shown the ropes, with a coordinator on hand to support you.
What you could be doing
We have a range of roles to suit different amounts of time and different interests, including:
- Poster and leaflet drops
- Helping out on the KAT stall at Kirkstall Festival
- Setting up and packing down the event
- Supporting our venue coordinators at locations across Kirkstall
- Welcoming visitors and answering questions at the information point
When we need you
Kirkstall Art Trail weekend is on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July 2027. Shifts are available on both days. Select whichever times suit you, and more than one if you’re able.
Can’t make the Art Trail weekend itself? Poster and leaflet drops, along with setup and packing down, take place outside the weekend, so there’s flexibility if weekend availability is tricky.
Shifts are a minimum of two hours, to keep tasks manageable – this applies to weekend shifts and other tasks alike.
Expenses
Kirkstall Art Trail will reimburse reasonable travel expenses incurred while carrying out your duties.
Access and inclusion
We want the Art Trail, and volunteering with us, to be open to everyone in Kirkstall. If you have any accessibility requirements or need adjustments to take part, let us know in the application form and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.
The majority of the venues where we require volunteers are step-free. Seating is available for the information point at St Stephen’s Church Hall and for greeting visitors at Kirkstall Abbey.
Getting started
Fill in your details below and tell us a bit about your availability, skills and interests, and any accessibility requirements. We’ll be in touch to talk through how you can get involved.
If you have any questions or require a different application format, please email us at info@kirkstallarttrail.co.uk.
Apply to be a volunteer
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