The Voice of Spalding and South Holland
Fancy going to some of the UK’s top festivals, but put off by the price of a ticket? Then apply to be an Oxfam festival volunteer and get in for free.
Oxfam is recruiting volunteers for Leeds, Reading and Shambala Festivals on August bank holiday weekend.
In working three shifts over five days, Oxfam volunteers can catch live performances from the likes of Eminem and Korn, the world’s best beat-boxers and circus acts, or get involved in crafts and yoga workshops. Volunteers camp in a secure designated workers’ field with clean showers and a 24-hour catering service.
Oxfam is paid by festivals for volunteers’ time, raising essential money for the charity to carry out its work fighting poverty and suffering around the world.
Volunteers work as stewards or campaigners, or help staff an on-site Oxfam shop.
Being a volunteer at festivals is a music lover’s dream. You do three shifts at each event, and off duty you’re free to enjoy yourself like any other festival-goer.
Oxfam volunteers also get special perks. They camp in a secure field with showers, loos, phone charging, a chill-out marquee, free tea and coffee and meals.
We give everyone training including professional skills.
Everyone receives a warm welcome and meets a great bunch of like-minded individuals.
Volunteering at a festival either as a campaigner, steward or in an on-site Oxfam shop is the perfect way to have a great time and help Oxfam fight poverty around the world.
Apply at www.oxfam.org.uk/Stewarding
George Upcott
Oxfam Head of Festivals
