Festivals and concerts in 2024

Our friendly, approachable volunteers give 4-hours of their time to help scan tickets and sell wristbands and raffle tickets on the day in aid of Child Bereavement UK. In return they'll be able to enjoy the rest of the festival for free! Volunteers will be fully briefed and supported both before and during the event by Child Bereavement UK staff.

We've had volunteering opportunities at: Let's Rock the 80's, PennFest, Summertime Live, Neck of the Woods, Madness and A Perfect Day. Festivals will be taking place in locations across the UK.

I've been volunteering at these events for a number of years now and I love coming back. I love doing anything for charity. The event is brilliant in itself and there's a great team of people to work with, it makes a really interesting day of it.

Alan, Festival Volunteer

Who can volunteer?

Volunteers must be aged 18 or over. Children may join a volunteering adult at some of our events. Where children are able to attend, we operate a ratio of 1 adult to 1 child. These are busy events and we ask that volunteers keep this in mind when bringing children. Children attend at your own risk and must always remain with their responsible adult.

If you know another adult who would like to attend and volunteer with you, they need to be registered with us in advance of the event. Unregistered volunteers will not be accepted at the gate.

Equality and diversity

We encourage diversity and equality in all our volunteer roles. If you have a disability or additional need and would like to discuss this with us prior to signing up, please email: [email protected] to see how we can support you.

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