Isle of Wight

As an Isle of Wight Festival 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.

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You’ll spend your days chatting with festivalgoers, sharing the stories behind Oxfam’s latest campaigns, and inspiring people to take simple but powerful actions - like signing a petition or making a pledge - that can make a global difference.

It’s a brilliant role if you love talking to people, being out and about, and want to be part of something meaningful while soaking up the festival atmosphere.

Shifts: 4 x 6-hour daytime shifts ending before the headline acts.

Impact: Campaigning at festivals helps us raise awareness of key global issues, brings in new supporters for Oxfam, and helps us put names and voices behind the campaigns we take to governments.

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Foot Passenger Ferry

Oxfam offer a free Foot Passenger only ferry and shuttle from Southampton to the festival site. You can book this on your application profile under transport

If you have selected the foot passenger ferry option on your profile you will be sent a unique booking code two weeks before the festival to book a return ferry crossing at a time of your choice. You will also be sent a link to claim a free bus ticket to get the bus from the port to the festival site.

Please note the free return shuttle bus leaves the site around 1pm but you are welcome to make your own way to the port before then. All buses and ferries could be subject to delays due to the number of people leaving the island, so please book your onward travel accordingly. We strongly recommend booking an open return railway ticket, so you're not tied to a particular service.

If you wish to make your own way to the festival, either on foot or in a vehicle, the best travel offers can be found via the festival website. Red Funnel, Wightlink and Hovertravel all offer deals, if you are able to be flexible with your travel. We allow volunteers access to site between Tuesday 17th and Tuesday 24th to allow you to take advantage of these offers. Free crew parking is available on site.

Please note that facilities like showers, toilets and water may be removed on Monday so an extended stay is best suited to those in caravans/campervans.

• 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.