Hidden Door, Edinburgh’s volunteer-led multi-arts festival, is gearing up for our most ambitious challenge yet, and we need YOU to make it happen!
Hidden Door brings disused and forgotten spaces to life with immersive events featuring visual art, music, theatre, spoken word and dance. We’re a volunteer-led arts charity, working together to support Edinburgh’s creative community.
We are now planning our next event, transforming a huge industrial site – The Paper Factory – for a 5-day festival in June 2025.
We’re looking for general volunteers to support the event in June, as well as people to join our year-round organising team…
If you’re not looking for a year-round commitment but still want to be part of the magic, join our vibrant Hidden Door Volunteer Community. You’ll have the opportunity to get involved during the festival itself or in the lead-up to specific events.
We’re seeking dedicated individuals to take on specific roles within our year-round organising team. This is a more involved commitment for people looking to contribute their skills and time to the planning and delivery of the 2025 festival.
Roles include:
This commitment is ongoing and requires regular engagement with the team, so it’s perfect for those eager to play a vital role in bringing the festival to life.
This is your chance to be part of something extraordinary. Help us unlock the Paper Factory’s hidden potential and make 2025 a year to remember!
To express your interest in volunteering with us, fill out this short form to let us know a little more about you, your skills and experience...
If you want to understand more about what’s involved before signing up, email volunteer@hiddendoorarts.org to learn more about our volunteer community.
We work hard to be a diverse and inclusive team, and we warmly welcome people from all backgrounds. If you’re not sure if we’re the right fit for you, please do get in touch and give us a chance to tell you more. Equally, if you have any particular requirements that would help you to take part, do let us know.
We welcome volunteers from all walks of life. We believe that Hidden Door is for everyone and we are taking positive action to help people who are discriminated against, at a disadvantage, who have particular needs, a disability, BPOC+, those from diverse ethnic communities and all those who feel they are not commonly represented in the arts sector. If you can help us with this mission, we are especially keen to hear from you.
