We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to contribute their time, skills, and energy. We value diversity and recognise the importance of creating opportunities for people from all walks of life.

What our roles involve

It's important for us to be transparent about the nature of our roles, so all potential volunteers can make an informed choice about getting involved.

Volunteering with us entails:

  • Being outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions.
  • Walking and travelling long distances across uneven festival sites.
  • Physically demanding activities, such as cleaning and carrying equipment.

You can read more about the different roles available at each festival, and the types of tasks each entails, on the invididual festival pages.

Reasonable adjustments

We understand that everyone’s needs are unique, and we’ll always do our best to provide reasonable adjustments where we can.

There's space on the application form to state any adjustments you may require to carry out your role with us, which might include:

  • having the option to camp in the accessible campsite if preferred (subject to availability),
  • providing you with a chair,
  • adjustments to shift and/or break times,
  • providing materials in alternative formats (e.g. large text),
  • supporting with the transport of equipment from the car park/drop-off point to our campsite,
  • providing financial support for expenses and deposits.

Festival access teams and personal assistant (PA) tickets

Most festivals have a dedicated access team, and we can contact them to discuss any specific needs.

We're unable to arrange personal assistants but if you have a PA, most festivals provide them with free tickets, and we won't ask them to pay a deposit. PAs will need to complete our online application process, agree to all terms and conditions, and complete all training.

You can find out more information about access at each festival by checking their websites.

Get in touch

If you're interested in volunteering but aren't sure if the role is a good fit, or if you'd like any help or further guidance, please don't hesitate to get in touch!

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0207 793 5050

We'd love to have a conversation about your needs and explore whether festival volunteering with us is the right fit, and if so, how we can best support you.

More ways to get involved

If festival volunteering isn't quite right for you at this time, there are plenty of other opportunities to get involved with WaterAid: