Non-profit or community initiative (CIC in development)
About Us
Join the Chocolution is a new and evolving community initiative, forming and developing to become a UK Community Interest Company ...
š« Volunteer with Us at the Norwich Chocolate Festival!
Practical details
Volunteering ā¢ Project role (Temporary)
Contact person
Lynn Lockwood
#101751
Scan me or visit www.getinvolvednorfolk.org.uk/o/Chocolution/opportunities/-Volunteer-with-Us-at-the-Norwich-Chocolate-Festival/101751 to join
Celebrate chocolate with purpose! Volunteer at Norwich Chocolate Festival to support global justice, community events, tastings, talks, and more this October.
Be part of a chocolate festival like no other ā where community, creativity, and global justice come together.
TheĀ Norwich Chocolate Festival FortnightĀ is a bold, multi-venue celebration taking place across the city fromĀ 18ā31 October 2025. Itās not just about indulgence ā itās aboutĀ connection, transformation, and elevating the voices of cocoa farmers.
Organised byĀ Join the Chocolution, the festival includes talks, tastings, film screenings, family-friendly events, a Chocolate Market at historic Carrow House, and international guests from cocoa-growing communities in Ghana and Colombia. Together, weāll challenge exploitation in the chocolate industry and celebrate the people, places and cultures at the heart of cocoa.
We are currently building a volunteer team ofĀ passionate, reliable, and creative individualsĀ to help us bring this festival to life.
Whether you're excited about working with people, passionate about justice, or simply love chocolate, thereās a role for you.
āØ Types of Roles Available
š§Ā PreāFestival TeamĀ (Septemberāearly October)
Help us prepare!
- Distribute flyers and posters
- Assist with set-up planning, signage, materials
- Support with guest logistics and communications
- Organise props, dƩcor, and creative installations
- Join role-specific Zoom induction and/or in-person team training
šŖĀ Festival Day CrewĀ (18ā31 October)
Get hands-on during festival events across the city.
- Welcome and guide guests at venues
- Support chocolate tastings and childrenās activities
- Help artists, speakers, and cocoa guests feel at home
- Assist with set-up and pack-down at the Chocolate Market
- Be an extra pair of hands and heart wherever needed
š»Ā Admin, Outreach, & Communications SupportĀ (Flexible/Remote)
Support the festival team behind the scenes.
- Assist with sponsor liaison and research
- Draft or proof communications
- Help manage inboxes, volunteer info, and scheduling
- Support membership sign-ups and community engagement
š¬ What Youāll Gain
- Be part of a pioneering movement centring cocoa-growing communities
- Gain real-world experience in ethical events and advocacy
- Enjoy free chocolate and access to select events
- Connect with artists, changemakers, and global allies
- Training, references, and future opportunities
š§” Who Weāre Looking For
- Friendly, reliable people agedĀ 18 and over
- We can welcomeĀ 16ā17-year-oldsĀ only if volunteeringĀ with a parent or guardianĀ on the same shift
- People who are passionate about community, justice, or chocolate (or all three!)
- Those happy to give a few hours, a full day, or occasional support
- Volunteers who are open to learning, teamwork, and positive action
š© Ready to Join the Chocolution?
Weāll be in touch with a form to fill out and the next steps, training details, and opportunities to meet the team.
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About Join the Chocolution
Non-profit or community initiative (CIC in development)
About Us
Join the Chocolution is a new and evolving community initiative, forming and developing to become a UK Community Interest Company (CIC).
Our mission is to elevate the voice of cocoa-growing communities and build a people-powered movement for change in chocolate. We use chocolate as a tool ā a lens ā to explore and highlight issues of injustice, inequality, and environmental harm.
Because chocolate is something so many people love deeply, it becomes a powerful entry point: If we can create meaningful change in chocolate, what else might be possible?
Our Core Commitments
š Build a collaborative and inclusive community
š¢ Amplify cocoa-growing community voices and leadership
š± Champion environmental and social justice in chocolate
ā Stand against trafficking, slavery, and forced labour
šØ Use creative, accessible formats to engage all ages and backgrounds
š” Use chocolate to spark deeper conversations about systems, power, and connection
What We Do
Our work includes:
Festivals and Forums ā e.g. Norwich Chocolate Festival & Forum, combining public engagement, discovery, and critical dialogue
Community Events ā chocolate dinners, storytelling evenings, and relaxed social events like Choc n Chat and Choc n Chill
Public Education ā talks, workshops, and activities exploring the cocoa supply chain, history, flavour, and justice
Sector Engagement ā working with hospitality and small business owners to improve responsible sourcing and deepen understanding
Movement Building ā launching a UK-wide Chocolution Membership for individuals and organisations ready to take part in change
We are currently inviting UK-based Non-Executive Directors, volunteers, and collaborators to join us as we grow this movement together.
This volunteering opportunity is expired You can find other volunteering opportunities here.