What is festival shop volunteering?
How do I apply?

What does Festival Shop volunteering involve?

Why volunteer with Oxfam Festival Shops?

What benefits do Oxfam Festival Shop volunteers get?
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Secure camping in our Oxfam campsite
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Two free food vouchers for every trading day
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Free tea and coffee 24 hours a day
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Access to crew only showers and toilets
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Free phone charging facilities in our campsite


Which festivals can I volunteer at?
I've done all my festivals with Oxfam, with the festival shop, and this I think is my ninth festival. The best part about volunteering with Oxfam at festivals is the camaraderie with the team involved and the fun we have, and interacting with the public is always great.”
Grahame
The best part about volunteering with Oxfam, is the fact that we all come back every summer to volunteer - there's new people to meet, new volunteers, but then there's always recurring volunteers, and sometimes it's the only time you only see them once a year. So it's lovely to all meet back up again. And also the clothes in the shop are all really great!”
Festival shop volunteer, Beth
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Which festivals to apply for?
At some festivals we are able to bring a bigger team of volunteers to help with the shop whilst others are very small. Please apply to as many as you are available for.
Due to how busy and complicated the multiple shops are that we run at Glastonbury, we will prioritise applications from volunteers who have previous experience with the Festival Shop. If you want to try one of the other festivals or events we have shops at first, you will be super ready for 9 days at Glastonbury!
Do you cater for medical and accessibility requirements?
We believe that festival volunteering should be for everyone, which is why we are dedicated to making stewarding as accessible as possible. We welcome deaf and disabled volunteers and those with health issues. All you need to do is let us know of any access requirements when you sign up and we will get in touch to discuss how we can support you on-site.
Do I need to pay a deposit?
No, unlike festival stewarding, you will not be required to pay a deposit to volunteer at one of our shops.