Be Part of Something Bigger: Volunteer for Here We Are – A GM-Wide Arts Conversation
Manchester Camerata is on a mission – to hear from people and communities across all 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester as part of Here We Are, a week of music performances reaching as many people in Greater Manchester as possible. We’re undertaking a region-wide community consultation and arts research project, and we need you to help make it happen.
We’re looking for passionate, people-focused volunteers to join us at our Here We Are events, where you’ll play a vital role in gathering public input that will shape the future of music, wellbeing, and community engagement across Greater Manchester.
Your Role as a Volunteer
As a volunteer, you’ll be supporting the public to share their views by:
- Guiding people through a short, easy-to-use digital survey (via iPads or their own devices)
- Capturing personal stories and insights through relaxed, informal video interviews (vox pops)
- Helping those less confident with technology take part through simple, creative postcard responses
You don’t need to be a research expert – just friendly, curious, and passionate about giving people a voice. Full guidance and support will be provided by Manchester Camerata staff.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome volunteers from all walks of life – including students, community members, partner organisations, our Music Champions, and anyone excited about arts and community. Whether you’re an experienced facilitator or just keen to get involved, there’s a space for you.
Why Volunteer?
- Do something meaningful – help shape how music evolves across Greater Manchester
- Support the arts sector – your involvement help gather the evidence and ideas to create new funding bids, programmes, and projects
- Meet great people – join a network of artists, researchers, and fellow changemakers
- Gain experience – especially valuable for students or early-career professionals in arts, research, or community work
- Help voices be heard – help make sure everyone in GM’s voice is part of this conversation
How Your Contribution Matters
Your support enables us to:
- Reach more people across all 10 boroughs
- Gather diverse and authentic responses to shape future programming and projects
- Create a robust evidence base to support new arts funding and research
- Contribute to the Live Well strategy for Greater Manchester
- Make music more inclusive, relevant, and impactful
Join Us
If you’re ready to be part of this powerful Greater Manchester-wide conversation, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you can offer a few hours or a full day, your time and energy will help create a lasting impact.
- Learn more about the event: Here We Are – Manchester Camerata
