Get involved as a Festival Volunteer

We’re looking for volunteers to join us and share the joy, energy and enthusiasm of the festival! 

Volunteering with us is a great way to experience the magic of We Invented the Weekend. You’ll be supported in the role, meet new people and most importantly… have fun!  

Our volunteers wear a few different hats, including: 

• Hosting and welcoming
• Customer service 
• Helping guests find their way around 
• Promoting the festival in your community 
• Backstage and organising roles

To find out more and apply, visit Salford CVS.

Get involved as a Sponsor

Since 2022, We Invented the Weekend has grown to become one of the most popular events in the North West. We are looking for corporate partners to get involved and there are many ways that you can do this.

By becoming an official partner to We invented the Weekend, you can benefit from fantastic profile and activation. We want to work with you to align your partnership with your marketing and communication campaigns.

This partnership will engage all your stakeholders:

• Employees can benefit from getting involved in shaping your plans and volunteering at the festival.
• Customers can feel more connected with your brand and we can give you an opportunity to showcase your products and services.
• Communities will value your commitment to this festival by helping make sure that this is free and accessible to all.

As a partner, we can make introductions to some of the great organisations making this happen, from the BBC to the Lowry and colleagues in Salford City Council. We can also introduce you to the many community organisations who want to get involved and help you forge partnerships with them.

Our sponsorship packages range from £2.5k – £200k. We really appreciate your help to make We Invented the Weekend the very best it can be.

To discuss, please contact julie@weinventedtheweekend.com