We have a range of upcoming festivals and events for which we are seeking friendly, confident and approachable people to volunteer their support. 

Volunteers work for timed shifts and perform a variety of jobs on the day in aid of Child Bereavement UK, details of volunteer roles can be found on individual events pages.

In return our volunteers are able to enjoy the rest of the event for free! Volunteers will be fully briefed and supported both before and during the event by Child Bereavement UK staff.

Volunteer requirements

We are looking for reliable people who have a friendly and approachable personality who are confident working with the general public. Volunteers should be confident with basic technology, such as using a card machine, please note that training will be provided on the day as needed. 

Volunteers must be aged over 18 years. At some of the events, children are able to join a volunteering adult. This will be clearly detailed on the specific festival pages and when applying for roles. 

What you’ll get out of the experience

  • Free entry to the event
  • Opportunity to meet new people
  • Priority access to other volunteering positions across the charity
  • Being part of raising funds to help Child Bereavement UK support families and children to rebuild their lives following bereavement.

Your team

  • Fundraising team 
  • Festival goers
  • Other volunteers

Equality and diversity

The Charity is committed to creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for everyone, and one that challenges all forms of oppression or discrimination including those based on age, gender or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race (which includes nationality, citizenship, ethnic or national origins), religion/faith or belief, sexual orientation (collectively known in law as the ‘protected characteristics’), as well as any oppression or discrimination based on other physical characteristics or impairments, occupation, income, wealth, or unrelated criminal convictions.

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. 

Terms and conditions

This job profile is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities but is a guide for information. It may be reviewed and changed in the light of the needs of the Charity.

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