View of the main stage at 2000 Trees at night,

Festival details

  • 7 - 12 July 2026

  • Upcote Farm, Withington, Cheltenham

  • Deposit: £250 (Refundable: see FAQs)

  • No children allowed at this festival

  • Roles: Stewards

7 - 12 July 2026

2000trees

Festival details

  • 7 - 12 July 2026

  • Upcote Farm, Withington, Cheltenham

  • Deposit: £250 (Refundable: see FAQs)

  • No children allowed at this festival

  • Roles: Stewards

Volunteer at 2000trees Festival with Oxfam

Make friends, enjoy the festival and support a fairer world.

Join Oxfam’s team of festival stewards and be part of the action at an independent rock and indie festival.

Sign ups open 3rd Feb but you can subscribe to our newsletter below to stay up to date.

Why Volunteer at 2000trees Festival?

When you volunteer at 2000trees, you’ll enjoy:

  • The chance to be part of the friendly Oxfam festival crew, meet fellow volunteers and make lifelong friends.
  • Plenty of time off to explore a friendly, community focused music festival.
  • The satisfaction of helping Oxfam's mission for a fairer world.
Oxfam festival steward smiling at the camera inside a festival venue

What Perks do Volunteers Get?

We have our own crew campsite, equipped with:

  • A social marquee to meet with other volunteers

  • Free tea and coffee 24/7

  • Free phone charging facilities to keep you connected

  • Access to crew loos & hot showers

  • A free meal token per shift

About the Volunteer Roles

As a 2000trees steward, you’ll be part of the team that keeps the festival running smoothly and safely. From welcoming people at the gates and checking tickets, to supporting festivalgoers on the accessibility platforms, you’ll play a vital role in creating a great experience for everyone.

It’s a varied, hands-on role that’s perfect if you enjoy being helpful, meeting people, and being at the heart of the festival.

Shifts: 3 x 8¼-hour shifts.

Impact: For every stewarding shift you work, the festival pays Oxfam for your time. That means every hour you give, is raising money to support communities around the world who are fighting against poverty.

Find out more

Two Oxfam festival volunteers working on an entrance gate and smiling at the camera

About 2000trees

The multi-award-winning festival perfectly blends the indisputable cool of big rock gigs with the friendly intimate spirit of a small independent show. Set in a stunning corner of the Cotswolds, it showcases over 130 bands, including plenty of new and underground acts, as well as established names from the rock and indie scene.

And when the bands finish, 2000trees keeps the party going into the small hours by transforming the entire site into one huge silent disco! This is a spectacle that's quickly developing a cult following among Oxfam volunteers in the know.

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Practical Information

Parking

Free crew parking is available at all our festivals including trees.

Public Transport

The closest train station to 2000trees is Cheltenham Spa.

  • Tent and camping gear
  • A reusable bottle and mug
  • Warm clothes and comfortable shoes
  • Toilet roll
  • Hat and sunscreen
  • Powerbank

A full packing list can be found here.

When you sign up as a volunteer steward, you will have the option to create a friendship group which lets you link up with up to five friends or family members so we can schedule your shifts at the same time.

Many volunteers join us solo and quickly find themselves part of a warm, welcoming community.

Whether you're in the campsite or on shift, there are plenty of opportunities to meet fellow volunteers and make new friends to explore the festival with.

Rob Carmier

Oxfam festival steward with blue hair smiling at the camera while working on a festival gate