Volunteer at festivals & raise money for a charity of your choice!
Applications for 2025 festival volunteering opportunities will open early next year!
Why volunteer?
Volunteering is a gateway to making unforgettable friends while getting free entry to the UK’s leading festivals! Volunteering with My Cause UK means you become part of a community that is exciting, adventurous and passionate about making a change in the world we live in.
What will I be doing?
The role you take on depends on the needs of the festival. This can include: stewarding stages, campsites and car parks, running festival eco-bonds, staffing gates, checking tickets and wrist-banding. Make sure you check the festival you’re interested in to see the specific role you’ll be doing.
How is it free?
To volunteer with My Cause UK, you will be required to pay 1x refundable deposit to act as a guarantee against your ticket. This deposit is returned to you once you’ve completed your shifts! If you’re volunteering at multiple events you won’t need to pay multiple deposits. One deposit can be used to secure your space at all of the My Cause UK festivals.
Who donates to my chosen charity?
We do! In exchange for your time at the festival we make a cash donation to any charity of your choice. This donation doesn’t come out of your pocket, or your deposit. It comes from a fee we receive from the festival you’re volunteering at. All you need to do is complete an application form and tell us which charity you would like to support.
How many shifts will I need to work?
My Cause UK volunteers must be aged 18 or over by the first day of their chosen event and will be asked to volunteer for a maximum of 3 x 8 hour shifts spread across the event period (typically between Wednesday – Monday for a weekend festival). Shifts for day events will vary depending on the nature of the event, but all of our shifts are arranged to allow you as much time as possible to enjoy the festival.
What's in it for me?
Why buy a festival ticket, when you get in for free? All of our positions will get you a crew wristband that allows you to enjoy the event when you are not working. This includes free tea and coffee, snacks and around the clock support from our awesome team of volunteer managers. For weekend camping events you will also get perks like a free meal ticket for each shift worked, access to a dedicated crew camping area with hot showers, phone charging points and lots more!
Can I volunteer with friends?
Absolutely! The more the merrier! We can’t guarantee that your roles will be in the same location, but we will try our best to ensure that you will be working at the same times so you can enjoy your time off together. Please make sure you add the full names of your friends on your application, exactly as they have spelt their name on their application.
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My Cause UK offers you a chance to volunteer at the UK’s biggest festivals, whilst making an impact for a charity you care about!
We've donated over £250,000 to 700+ charities, chosen by our volunteer community!
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