Key details
Location: Lulworth Castle, Dorset
Arrival: Wednesday 24 July, between 4 and 6.30pm
Departure: Monday 29 July (last shift ends at 10pm on Sunday 28 July)
Refundable deposit: £50
What our volunteers do
All our volunteers at Camp Bestival will be helping to keep the toilets clean, tidy, and a pleasure to use!
As a member of the legendary Loo Crew, you'll be responsible for:
- cleaning the environmentally-friendly composting toilets across the festival site,
- picking up litter in and around the toilets,
- refilling hand sanitiser,
- talking to festivalgoers about WaterAid and the importance of clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene.
NB: this role can be physically demanding, involving moving between toilet locations (in all weathers) and climbing steps for up to six hours while carrying cleaning equipment. If you have any concerns about your ability to carry out this role, please use the space provided on the application form to let us know.
The Good Loos are our ever-popular composting toilets, complete with plenty of space, nappy changing tables, mirrors and even a chill-out area – giving festivalgoers the opportunity to enjoy a truly unique loo break!
As part of a small team, you’ll be responsible for:
- keeping the toilets clean and tidy between uses,
- taking donations from people who use the loos,
- talking to festivalgoers about WaterAid’s work.
You'll rotate through these different roles during each shift.
We don't ask you to choose what you'd like to do, but as part of the application process you can highlight any particular skills and experiences that will help us allocate the most suitable role to you.
What it's like to volunteer at Camp Bestival
You'll complete four shifts of six hours; the rest of the time, you're free to explore the festival – and with an eclectic musical lineup, inclusive activities and welcoming atmosphere, there's plenty to enjoy!
All volunteers camp in the dedicated WaterAid section of the crew campsite, with access to facilities including showers, toilets, a communal marquee, and tea/coffee/hot drinks. You'll receive a meal for every day you have a shift – we'll let successful volunteers know more details on catering arrangements nearer the time.
How to apply
Applications to volunteer at Camp Bestival this summer have now closed.
We're currently reviewing all applications, and will start to make offers to successful applicants soon.
Occasionally, places do become available – in which case, we'll re-open applications. Keep an eye on this page, and join our Festival Volunteering Facebook group, for all the latest updates.