Volunteering

Depending on current projects we may have a range of different opportunities to get involved. If you are interested in working with us on a range of tasks please complete the form (see top right of page) and email to Melanie. If you are interested in working on a specific project please see information below.
MPA50
The Mid Pennine Association for the Arts came into beginning in November 1966. At present, the fascinating ephemera of posters, leaflets, publications, reports, photos, plans, documents, videos, artworks and memorabilia are somewhat haphazardly stored in our basement. Thanks to a generous grant from the Heritage Lottery, Sharing Heritage Fund and supported by the Stocks Massey Bequest Fund, this pilot archiving programme will begin the task of securing, organising and digitizing our records. The project will also look to record oral histories with those involved over the years: staff; volunteers; trustees; artists and participants.
Project Manager, Cath Ford, is looking for volunteers to get involved. If you are interested, or if you have an Mid Pennine Arts story to share please get in touch by emailing Cath. You can find out more about the project on its dedicated BLOG.
Spodden Valley Revealed
We will shortly be looking for volunteers to get involved in this exciting new project. Spodden Valley Revealed will explore the long timeline of human settlement there, through an engagement programme involving local people of all ages, and a range of exciting artist commissions. The end result of a three year process will be an innovative, linear heritage destination for local people and visitors to explore, adding rich content to the off-road cycling and walking route which will become the Valley of Stone Greenway. Find out more about the project here, and keep an eye on possibilities for getting involved here and on the project webpage. If you'd like to let us know you're keen to take part please email us with your details.