Be part of history: join Team 100 and help shape Stoke-on-Trent’s Centenary celebrations
Residents across Stoke-on-Trent are being given the chance to join the team leading an action-packed programme of Centenary events.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Stoke Creates have launched Team 100 – a group of volunteers who will play a vital role in delivering a packed programme of events marking 100 years of city status.
Local people and community groups are invited to get involved and help make the Centenary year a truly unforgettable celebration.
Members of Team 100 will also act as ambassadors for the city and can choose whether to support a single event, or multiple events across the Centenary programme.
Stoke-on-Trent will host a series of high-profile cultural, artistic and community events as it celebrates its 100th birthday.
The centrepiece will be The People’s Parade on 7 June – a huge family-friendly event delivered by Stoke Creates thanks to a £125,000 funding boost from Arts Council England.
Councillor Lyn Sharpe, the Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent, said: “The lucky members of Team 100 will be able to look back with pride, knowing they played a vital role in events that will become part of Stoke-on-Trent’s history.
“Our people are what make Stoke-on-Trent so special. I’m incredibly proud to be part of this fantastic community, and our Centenary events will bring thousands of people together to celebrate everything that makes our city unique. Team 100 volunteers will be ambassadors for our city, helping to create lasting memories for everyone who takes part.
“Volunteering helps people connect with their community and brings huge benefits for mental health and wellbeing.
"I’ve volunteered in my local community for many years as part of the Fenton Doers, so I know first-hand how rewarding – and how much fun – it can be.
The city council is working closely with Stoke Creates Culture Volunteers to deliver the programme, with a training session taking place on Saturday 31 May from 10.30am-12.30am meeting at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery.
Residents can volunteer for a single event or choose to support multiple celebrations across the Centenary year.
For more information and to sign up to join Team 100, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDc6aQO3-asTn_dGkVoixaPcut1EhYxU635PhvLfJ3JYD2mg/viewform