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VOLUNTEER AT THE FESTIVAL

Why people are signing up to volunteer this year

Read what attracts people like you to join the Festival team

Being part of the commoning solution

Being part of

a community

Wanting to give something back

Being part of the commoning solution

Carol

 "To make real a more beautiful world where we collectively have what we need, held in common for us all. No more paying through the nose for the basics of life"

John G

"it allows me to have a deeper involvement in the event, and contribute to the commons"

 

Nick Weir

 "I love being part of the movement for a kinder, more connected, more cooperative world"

Being part of a community

Oli

"The Commons is about doing things ourselves, and so its great to help out and do things together. Thats how we build"

Tricia Watson

"I really appreciate the opportunity to contribute & meet others who share this aspiration"

Andy

“It feels worthwhile  to give a couple of days of my time to be part of an event which thinks  differently about how we  share and manage the  resources we all need”

Wanting to give something back

What we are looking for

The Festival is built collaboratively by people who care about creating welcoming, inclusive and community-led spaces.

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We are looking for people to help on the Friday/Saturday, with:

 

 

 

 

 

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We also need team leaders, first aiders and drivers, so if you fit the bill and would like to be part of the team that delivers this event, please fill in the form!

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You can volunteer for as little as two hours or for half a day- just let us know on the form, as this will help us to plan resource allocation in good time.

 

Locations: It will happen across various venues in Stroud, mainly Lansdown Hall and St Laurence Church, Trinity Rooms and Stroud Brewery.

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There will be short training sessions on 22-24th September to ensure volunteers are properly supported and briefed. 


We ask do all volunteers to get a ticket for the festival as numbers are limited. Tickets can be purchased here for £25, £99 or £150. Or you can apply for a free ticket here. 

Please complete the form so we can match volunteers to roles, availability and support needs. Thank you for making it happen together!

  • venue set up and take down,

  • door and ticket management,

  • queue management,

  • food serving and clearing,

  • health and safety support,

  • speaker support,

  • tech support,

  • transport and more​

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