Jobs & Opportunities

Are you aged between 15-18 and interested in pursuing a career in the arts sector? Apply now to be a part of the Sunderland Culture 2025 creative work experience programme.

At Sunderland Culture, we are passionate about providing opportunities for young people with ambitions to pursue a career in the arts and cultural sector. Our Creative Work Experience programme provides an innovative insight into the cultural world and gives young people the opportunity to engage with professionals working directly in creative industries.

Over four days, you will experience what it’s like to be in a creative workplace. You will learn about working in the cultural sector as a freelance or employed professional. And you will learn more about the skills applicable to creative workplaces.

We are currently accepting applications for the following:

• Easter: Tuesday 22 – Friday 25 April 2025
• Summer: Tuesday 15 – Friday 18 July 2025

Find out more

We recognise the wealth of life experience, skills, ideas and knowledge that exists in our local communities, and the valuable contribution that volunteers can make to Sunderland Culture. Sunderland Culture is committed to providing meaningful, enjoyable and safe volunteer assignments of real value within clear and appropriate programmes of activities.  

Applications to volunteer with Sunderland Culture are currently closed while we work through our waiting list. We regularly recruit new volunteers across our venues, so please check back regularly for updates.

If you are aged 13-25, you can become part of Sunderland Culture’s Young Leadership group, Celebrate Different Collective

Sunderland Culture’s Volunteer Policy