Key details

Location: Northamptonshire
Arrival: Wednesday 21 August, between 4 and 6.30pm
Departure: Monday 26 August
Refundable deposit: £50

What our volunteers do

All our volunteers at Shambala will be helping to keep the toilets clean, tidy, and a pleasure to use!

As a member of the legendary Loo Crew – our largest and most visible volunteer team at Shambala – you'll be responsible for:

  • cleaning 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 decent toilets and good hygiene.

NB: this role can be physically demanding, involving moving between toilet locations (in all weathers) 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 which, complete with plenty of space, nappy changing tables, mirrors and even a chill-out area, give 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, especially the importance of decent toilets and good hygiene.

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.

Volunteers clean the Good Loos composting toilets
Image: WaterAid/ Lis Parham

What it's like to volunteer at Shambala

You'll complete four shifts of six hours; the rest of the time, you're free to explore the festival!

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. Unfortunately we can't accommodate campervans or other live-in vehicles.

You'll receive one meal voucher per shift, which you can redeem at crew catering.

How to apply

Applications to volunteer at Shambala 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.

More information

Festival volunteering

Find out more about volunteering with WaterAid, and where we'll be this summer.

FAQs

Everything you need to know – from how to apply, to what to expect on site.

More from Shambala

Check out the Shambala website for all the latest about this year's festival.