Celebrating Volunteers' Week 2026

1-7 June was Volunteers' Week and an opportunity to say a huge thank you to The Arts Society's incredible community of volunteers. Their passion for the arts enriches lives, strengthens communities and keeps our shared heritage alive.

From leading Member Societies and Areas, protecting historical objects, and supporting local arts projects, volunteers truly are the beating heart of The Arts Society. Their dedication, enthusiasm and generosity with their time make everything we do possible.

We simply wouldn’t be where we are today without our volunteers.

Click here for a Volunteers' Week message from our President, Hilary Kay. 

Volunteering with The Arts Society

Our local Member Societies are run entirely by volunteers; an incredible achievement by our members. Many Societies also have teams of volunteers who focus on the following areas of work in their local community:

Arts Volunteering

Church Recording

​Heritage Volunteering

​Trails of Discovery

Discover how you can make a meaningful difference while enjoying new experiences, developing skills and meeting like-minded people.

Find out how to join The Arts Society and explore our volunteering opportunities.