Volunteer with NCW

Daytime Front of House

You will be the welcoming face of the National Centre for Writing at Dragon Hall, a source of enthusiasm for all we do. Based in our forthcoming shop at Dragon Hall, responsibilities include selling items, tickets, and sharing information about our building and activities.

Hours: Any hours between 10am – 3pm, Sunday to Wednesday.

Event Stewards & Box Office

Help provide a great experience for our audience members at Dragon Hall events; checking tickets, selling on the door tickets, welcoming customers, answering questions, and generally being a friendly face. Plus, you can enjoy our events for free!

Hours: Flexible hours, most events take place weekday evenings, 6 – 8pm.

Heritage & Creative Activities

Give friendly and enthusiastic support to participants in individual or group creative writing, storytelling, or hands-on heritage activities.

Experience in the arts or creative writing is not essential, as you will be guided by NCW team, trained artists and writers who lead activities.

Groups we work with include parents & toddlers, children, young adults (16 – 21), refugees & asylum seekers and older communities (age 65+).

Hours: Flexible hours during the daytime and evenings throughout the week.

How to apply

To register your interest please click here and send us a short email.

Introduction & training

You are invited to short trial shifts in which you can try out different roles that interest you to find a perfect volunteer role.

On your first day, our staff will support and guide you in your role, including a short induction session and an informal ‘Introduction to NCW’ workshop with NCW staff and fellow volunteers.

Any role specific training will be provided by NCW staff.

Volunteering perks

All volunteers join a vibrant and friendly team and play their part supporting a vibrant literary organisation and iconic heritage building.

In return for your time and enthusiasm, all volunteers receive:

• Free NCW t-shirt and tote bag to identify you as part of our team.
• 20% discount at the NCW shop.
• Free tickets to NCW events.
• Travel costs reimbursed (limitations apply).

As an NCW Volunteer, you can obtain:

• New creative, supportive friends.
• Transferrable skills and experience to boost your CV (e.g. communication, customer service, organisational).
• An opportunity to give back to Norwich’s community.
• ‘Behind the scenes’ experience of a contemporary literature organisation and iconic heritage building.

We pledge to provide volunteers with:

• Effective structures in place for support, training and development.
• A safe, secure and healthy environment in which you freely pledge to volunteer.
• Opportunities to speak to us about their experience.
• Access to networks and information to support your next steps.

Volunteering certificates for under 26s

If you are under 26 you can achieve national V Awards for volunteering through the Youth Volunteering Charity, VInspired (Free account required).

Interested or wish to learn more?

Please contact [email protected].