Available Opportunities

  • These are subject to change or cancellation as some things are still awaiting confirmation
  • Departure times are ALL dependant on which team you are on
  • All events will include Crew Camping
  • You are required to remain camped in crew camping throughout the event
  • All teams will be assigned on a First Come First Served so if you have specific bands you want to see, you need to plan to arrive early so you can pick the best shift pattern for you.
  • BTR / BIG Tent Recycle is the new campaign for 2010.  It involves promoting the campaign until Monday and then helping with the collecting and sorting or reusable equipment Monday to Wednesday.  I wont lie, its going to be hard work, but will be A LOT of fun!
  • Where an event is Reserves List Only it is worth remembering that we do get a lot of cancellations, so just because we have reserves list spaces only does not necessarily mean that you wont still get a place at a later date.

Download, Donnington Park, Derby (Fri 11th to Sun 13th June) RESERVES LIST ONLY
http://www.downloadfestival.co.uk/
Opportunities – The BIG Tent Recycle (BTR) (promotion, collecting and sorting)
Arrival – Tuesday 8th June
Departure – Wednesday 16th June (BTR)

Sonisphere, Knebworth (Fri 30th July to Sun 1st August) RESERVES LIST ONLY
http://uk.sonispherefestivals.com/line-up/
Opportunities - The BIG Tent Recycle (BTR) (promotion, collecting and sorting)  and potentially Campsite Information Hubs TBC
Arrival – Wednesday 28th July
Departure – Wednesday 4th August (BTR) Monday 2nd August (Hubs if confirmed)
Other Info – I am asking people to make themselves available until Wednesday 4th however, depending on organisers, site close down and project progress you may be able to leave site on Tuesday 3rd August, but this will not be known until nearer the time.

Bloodstock, Derby (Fri 13th to Sun 15th August) RESERVES LIST ONLY
http://www.bloodstock.uk.com/bands-line-up.php
Opportunities - Disabled Platform Assistance, Emergency Exit manning, Campsite Information Hubs and Barbecue Pit Monitoring (Please note all volunteers are likely to have a mixture of roles so everyone will experience each job)
Arrival – Wednesday 11th August
Departure – Monday 16th August
Other Info – Priority will be given to people that worked BFG at Bloodstock in 2009

2000Trees Festival, Glos (Fri 16th to Sun 18th July)
http://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk
Opportunities - Car Park Stewarding
Arrival – Wednesday 14th August
Departure – Monday 19th August

Wakestock Festival, Cardigan Bay, Wales (Fri 2nd to Sun 4th July)
http://www.wakestock.co.uk/
Opportunities - BIG Tent Recycle
Arrival – Wednesday 30th June or maybe Thursday 1st July – TBC
Departure – Tuesday 6th July
Other Information – You should be physically fit and able to lift / help lift up to a 12 man tent.

How to Apply

It is important to note that we have very good working relationships with various Event Staff Organisations and festivals and should you confirm your attendance with The BFG at any event, and then do not show up or fail to fulfil your onsite requirements, in addition to  being blacklisted with The BFG, your name and email address will be forwarded onto the relevant organisations we work closely with.  This is so that The BFG can continue to offer these volunteering opportunities with a no deposit required policy which is something I am keen to keep in force.   Your details will not be passed onto to any third party, except in the instance above.  Should you not agree to this, then you probably aren’t committed enough and should not apply.

To apply, copy the application questions below into an email, complete and send to info@thebetterfestivalgroup.com.  Incomplete applications will not be accepted so please ensure that you answer all the questions marked required.

You will receive confirmation of your application within 2 weeks of applying, with the exception of Playaway which wont be confirmed until we are confirmed to be present.

Application Questions

Full Name (Required)
Date of Birth (Required)
Email Address (Required)
Mobile Number (Required)
Landline Number
Postal Address (Required)
Next of Kin Name (Required)
Next of Kin Relationship (Required)
Next of Kin Contact Telephone Number (Required)
Who were you referred by
If you saw about these opportunities on a festival forum please indicate the forum and your username
Event(s) you are interested in (Required) – Download 10, Sonisphere 10, Bloodstock 10, Wakestock 10, 2000Trees 10 *Delete events as appropriate
If you have applied for Download – Can you stay onsite until Wed 16th June?
If you have applied for Sonisphere – Can you stay onsite until Wed 4th August?
Do you have relevant experience?
Any other information you feel would support your application or that The BFG need to know about you or your needs?

(Required)