Newry Pride Event Volunteer

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You can search and apply for volunteer roles below. If you can’t find anything you like you at the moment – register now, then check back soon – new opportunities are added all the time!

We would particularly welcome support with:

• Parade stewards / marshals — helping with the parade line‑up, supporting participants, guiding the route, and helping keep the parade moving safely.
• Helping us spread the word via handing out leaflets
• Event guides / welcome volunteers — helping attendees find the parade, toilets, accessibility points, family areas, and other parts of the day
• Set‑up support — helping organisers with signs, banners, information points, decorations, and general prep before the parade
• Community support — supporting stalls and groups, guiding visitors, and helping the public know what is happening and where
• Pack‑down support — helping tidy up after the event and making sure the area is left safe and respectful

The main volunteer date will be Saturday 22nd August 2026 (though opportunities for volunteering in the run up are also available and we would encourage you to enquire within).

Approximate volunteer times/shifts for the 22nd will be:

• Morning prep and parade support: around 9am–2.30pm
• Prep decorating - 9am though will start a week or two before the parade!
• Pack‑down support: from 2pm, exact time depending on programme

The parade is expected to gather from late morning, with the parade setting off around 1pm
, finishing at Marcus Square for the post‑parade celebration.

For expressions of interest for the parade, please use this email here.

You can express an interest here or fill in this short sign up form online:

• Parade Marshals

Skills and experience gained

• Communication Skills
• Customer Service
• Event Support
• Teamwork

Causes supported

• Arts, Culture & Heritage
• Community
• Equality
• Human Rights

Leisure Centre, 60 Cecil St, Newry BT35 6AU
, UK
Aug 22nd, 2026, 9:00am - 2:30pm
Duration: 5h 30m