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Volunteer
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Each year, our team of dedicated volunteers plays a crucial role in the running of the festival. If you are enthusiastic, hard-working and would love to be part of a world-class music festival with like-minded people, you might be just who we're looking for.
With hundreds of volunteers involved each year, there are many exciting ways to get involved, working alongside our professional team to deliver a high-quality festival experience. Whether you want to support a festival you love, are looking to start a career in arts administration, event management or stage production, or are simply passionate about music, we can provide you with valuable experience in all aspects of running a festival.
Volunteering can be flexible around your schedule, and any amount of time you can give will be hugely appreciated. Volunteer roles can often be tailored to your own interests and may include a variety of different tasks across different locations. Perks such as free standby tickets for concerts are also available.
Once you have submitted the short application form and equal opportunities form, we will be in touch regularly with updates about plans and timelines for the festival. You will need to be available for induction and training before the festival, but this can be adjusted to your availability.
Three Choirs Festival Volunteer
Credit: Delish Photography 2021
Volunteers @ Worcester 2024
Credit: Joseph Wong“It's a no-brainer not to volunteer, in company of lovely volunteers who share the same interests, really supportive on-site staff who love music and want to make it a good experience for all, and all sorts of people volunteering. It’s the best experience sitting backstage at a large venue being aware of what goes into a top-class performance, and you being part of it. Already looking forward to Gloucester (2026) and catching up with my volunteering friends.”
- Festival Volunteer, 2025
Volunteer opportunities include:
Pre-festival venue set-up and site build
- Organising and arranging site facilities
- Setting up venue spaces
- Creating and putting up festival signage
- Setting up dressing rooms
- Waste and recycling management
Front of House
- Welcoming audiences
- Stewarding and directing audiences to their seats
- Selling programmes
- Coach monitors
Venues and Events
- Event management
- Preparing the stage for performance
- Assisting with get-ins and load-outs
- Changing over music stands or chairs during intervals or between pieces
- Page turning
Hospitality and Catering
- Setting up for and serving drinks at Receptions
- Helping in the festival café
- Helping with pre-concert dinners
- Serving interval ice creams
For any further enquiries about specific volunteering roles, work experience, or to express an interest in pre-festival venue set-up and site build, please contact Isabella Abbot Parker. Please note that unfortunately we cannot accept applications from anyone under the age of 16. Anyone aged 16-18 who would like to get involved should contact Isabella before applying.