Keeping with tradition, Glastonbury 2025 has been confirmed to take place on the final weekend of June and is set to run from Wednesday the 25th, through to Sunday the 29th, at Worthy Farm in Pilton.
As ever, ticket demand for the legendary event always outstrips supply, and after the first wave of tickets all sold out last November, fans are on the lookout for any other way to get to Worthy Farm this summer.
Along with entering competitions or working at the Festival, one of the best ways to go to the Festival (almost) for free would be to volunteer at Glastonbury with a charity. This usually entails working 3 x 8-hour shifts over a 5-day period — which is basically the duration of the festival.
What you do with the remainder of your time is up to you, and if that’s not enough, volunteers often get access to a private campsite, free meals, and hot showers – yes, you read correctly, we said HOT SHOWERS! At Glasto!
Although you won’t have to buy a ticket to the festival, you will, however, be asked to pay a deposit when you sign up to volunteer (more or less equivalent to the ticket price) which you will get back when you follow the charity’s guidelines and complete all your shifts (which in some cases also include some training beforehand).
Below we’ve compiled a list of most of the causes & services that provide volunteering opportunities at Glastonbury Festival, along with everything you need to know regarding shift times, role requirements the application process and much more.
We’ll be updating this guide periodically once more information makes itself available, but meanwhile, take your time and read through each of the volunteering opportunities below.
With twenty years of experience, Refresh West supplies full bar provision to some of the most loved festivals and events across the UK. Composed of a professional bar team, their crew “exhibits energy and passion that is vital to a smooth, fast and happy service while focusing on maximising turnover and profitability through an effective operation and outstanding customer experience”.
With twenty years of experience, Refresh West supplies full bar provision to some of the most loved festivals and events across the UK. Composed of a professional bar team, their crew “exhibits energy and passion that is vital to a smooth, fast and happy service while focusing on maximising turnover and profitability through an effective operation and outstanding customer experience”.
Refresh West Roles (volunteers)
General info
Role (1)
Working in a bar, serving drinks to customers.
Role (2)
Working in a bar, serving drinks to customers.
Shifts
• For Shangri-La: 2-3 shifts (Exact shift times TBC - average of 22.75hrs across the course of the festival), with the earliest shifts available to start on Wed afternoon, and latest will finish in early hours of Mon morning).
App Dates
(was 3rd Apr in 2024)
App Process
1.2.Register your interest to volunteer/work with Refresh West at Glastonbury Festival.
1.3. Refresh West will inform you once they are receiving applications.
2. Once application open, choose your desired role and follow the instruction on-screen here.
App Requirements
• Provided two relevant and responsive workplace referees.
• Have deposit ready to pay promptly in order to secure place on the team.
Deposit
More Info
Refresh West Roles (paid)
Role (3)
Working in a bar, serving drinks to customers.
Role (4)
Working in a bar, serving drinks to customers.
Shifts
App Dates
(was 3rd Apr in 2024)
App Process
1.2.Register your interest to volunteer/work with Refresh West at Glastonbury Festival.
1.3. Refresh West will inform you once they are receiving applications.
2. Once application open, choose your desired role and follow the instruction on-screen here.
App Requirements
• Provided two relevant and responsive workplace referees.
• Have deposit ready to pay promptly in order to secure place on the team.
Deposit
More Info
Fai Watu provides Bar, Licensing and Event Management expertise all with environmental standards at its core – whether it be setting up a country pub, managing a Hotel cocktail bar or providing all the drinking requirements for a 35,000-people music festival.
Fai Watu provides Bar, Licensing and Event Management expertise all with environmental standards at its core – whether it be setting up a country pub, managing a Hotel cocktail bar or providing all the drinking requirements for a 35,000-people music festival.
Fai Watu
General info
Role (1)
The fronts of house managers are responsible for all aspects of the operations of the bar whilst it is open. They will be in charge of all other members in the team and make sure that they all carry out their duties and functions correctly, legally, safely and to the best of their abilities. They are also responsible for all aspects of H&S implementation (HACCP & NCASS), stock management, making sure the products are delivered into the bars area in a timely, accurate and safe manner and adhering to the key rules as set down in the job description. They will need to make sure they submit all info correctly as per the job roles.
Role (2)
The Assistant Manager support the Bar Manager to ensure that shifts run smoothly and that employees understand their roles when it comes to service at the bar. They help with the management of the team and make sure that they all carry out their duties and functions correctly, legally, safely and to the best of their abilities.
Role (3)
As Bar Staff you are required to take orders, payments and prepare beverages for our customers. This shall be done with exceptional customer service and a brilliant attitude. You will multitask under pressure and keep a well maintained, clean and organised bar. You will usually be required to work approximately 6- 8 hour days. Be willing to put their hand to any job within their remit – bartending, washing up, food preparation, clearing and or helping a senior member of staff in any role that is requested within the bounds of what would be reasonable.
Role (4)
As a part of the bars crew you are a vital part of the Bars Team. You will be expected to carry out the role professionally, efficiently and with good humor at all times. You will also need to be flexible regarding start and finish times depending on the job in hand. As a BBS/Stock you support the bar staff and managers and assist them when necessary to ensure they have the equipment and stock they need to do their job well. You will unload stock as required on delivery to site, position stock to appropriate bars as instructed on site. move stock and bar equipment around the event as instructed both before, during and after the event.
Shifts
Application Dates
Application Process
2. Fill in the form and upload a CV that clearly states your bar experience.
Application Requirements
More Info
• Some events provide food whilst others don't (this depends on the event site, the time you're there and the role you do).
• More information will be provided nearer the time.
• Fai Watu aim to send out all information you will need for the event a couple weeks before.
Links
Oasis Carnival Club is a carnival club based in Frome, Somerset — specialising “firstly in having good fun in the participation of a variety of Carnivals around the South West of England, and secondly in raising funding for the creation of our floats (entries) and for Charity”.
Oasis Carnival Club is a carnival club based in Frome, Somerset — specialising “firstly in having good fun in the participation of a variety of Carnivals around the South West of England, and secondly in raising funding for the creation of our floats (entries) and for Charity”.
Oasis Carnival Club
General info
Role (1)
The job is based on the exterior of the site looking after peoples property or manning road junctions and giving people help and directions, checking passes and handing out general advice (it is in no way a security job, on most post you have security staff with you and the majority of their post are covered by CCTV cameras and monitored 24hrs a day).
Role (2)
Role (3)
Shifts
Application Dates
Application Process
2. You will then get a confirmation e-mail and full conditions will be sent to successful applicants.
Application Requirements
Deposit
Benefits
• Toilet blocks and water on site.
More Info
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