Creative Exhibition & Design Volunteer
The Thread Point Foundation CIC
Calling all creatives, artists, designers and makers! Help ThreadPoint create playful, interactive exhibitions that introduce children and families to the hidden world behind the internet and AI. From illustrations and props to immersive displays and hands-on activities, you’ll help transform big technological ideas into exciting creative experiences.
About ThreadPoint ThreadPoint is a Hackney-based education organisation helping children and communities understand AI, digital infrastructure and the technology shaping our everyday lives. Through storytelling, creative workshops, hands-on activities and our digital Learning Lab, we make complex technology accessible, engaging and fun. About the Opportunity We’re looking for imaginative, enthusiastic and creative volunteers to help bring our interactive educational exhibitions to life! ThreadPoint is developing exciting new ways for children and families to explore the hidden physical world behind the internet, cloud computing and AI. We want to create playful, immersive and visually engaging experiences that encourage curiosity, exploration and discovery. Whether you’re an artist, designer, illustrator, theatre-maker, creative student or simply someone who loves making things, we’d love to hear from you. What You’ll Be Doing * Helping develop creative concepts for interactive exhibitions and installations. * Designing visual displays, props, models and educational materials. * Exploring playful ways to explain complex technology through art and storytelling. * Supporting the creation of hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences. * Contributing illustrations, graphics, signage or exhibition artwork. * Collaborating with carpenters, makers and other creative volunteers. * Helping develop exhibition layouts and visitor experiences. * Supporting the creation and assembly of exhibition materials. * Contributing ideas for making exhibitions accessible and engaging for children of different ages. * Assisting with exhibition setup and creative activities where available. You’ll have opportunities to contribute your own ideas and help shape projects from their earliest stages. We welcome different creative backgrounds and approaches. You don’t need to be an expert in technology!
Art & Design
Art & Craft, Creative & Design
We’re looking for people with an interest or experience in one or more of the following: * Art, illustration, graphic design or visual communication. * Exhibition, spatial or experience design. * Theatre, set design, prop making or creative production. * Crafting, model making or hands-on creative activities. * Storytelling and creating engaging experiences for children. * Digital design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar. * Creative problem-solving and collaborative working. Students, graduates, experienced professionals and enthusiastic hobbyists are all welcome. You don’t need experience in every area. We’re looking for people who enjoy experimenting, collaborating and bringing imaginative ideas to life.
* Help shape original interactive exhibitions and educational experiences. * Build your creative portfolio through meaningful projects. * Collaborate with artists, designers, makers and educators. * Gain experience in exhibition development and creative production. * Explore how art, storytelling and technology can work together. * Contribute your own ideas and see them developed into physical experiences. * Develop new skills and professional connections. * Help inspire curiosity and creativity in children and local communities.
Flexible, project-based volunteering. Approximately 2–5 hours per week during active exhibition development, depending on your interests and availability. Some design and planning activities can be completed remotely, while making, assembly and exhibition setup may require in-person participation in Hackney or surrounding areas. We’re happy to accommodate both one-off creative contributions and ongoing involvement.
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