Volunteering
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who generously donates their time to Brighton Festival every year - we couldn't do it without you.
More chances to volunteer for Brighton Festival 2024.
We are extending our volunteer application deadline to 9am on Thursday 11 April. Please note: This extension applies to Front of House and Outdoor Event volunteering ONLY. This is due to the huge number of events and activities taking place at this year's Festival.
Informal group interviews will take place on the eve of Tuesday 16 April, and training will take place on the eve of Wednesday 24 April (exact times to be confirmed after the closing date on 11 April.
What Happens Next?
After the closing date you will be invited to attend a training session.
Due to volume of applications it can take a little while to allocate all applicants to their roles. We will aim to confirm all roles by 22 April.
If you would like to receive this information in an alternative format, or would like assistance to apply, please email volunteers@brightonfestival.org
Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival welcome volunteer involvement across our events, heritage, and other programmes. We offer a rewarding and engaging programme that offers people of all backgrounds the opportunity to connect with each other, their community, and the arts. Our volunteer opportunities are supported by Good Space, funded through Arts Council England and UK Government funding. Find out more.
What’s on offer?
- Meet new people
- Learn new skills
- Find out how a leading arts venue operates
- Participate in training opportunities
- Choose your own shifts
- Spend time in our fabulous heritage buildings in the vibrant heart of Brighton
- Access free and discounted tickets when available
- Get experience for your CV
- Earn Digital Badges describing your achievements to display on your CV and LinkedIn profiles
What our Volunteers say
‘I'm so glad I signed up for this. It's one of the best decisions I've made and genuinely brings me joy and has really given me a lift. I hope I have been an effective member of the team so far. Thank you for the opportunity’
‘It has given me confidence and allowed me to explore positions I may want to pursue later. It has given me a sense of purpose and community and allowed me to attend some great events and meet great people’
‘So far it has only been a joy! After 39 years of pressurised full-time work, it is like bathing in milk and honey. Interesting, diverting and sooooo enjoyable’
‘They gave me a chance, which is a big thing for me’
‘It has brought me joy and positivity and really given me a boost to my mental health and well-being. I feel excited about the next shift and the future possibilities that volunteering will bring’
Apply to be a Brighton Festival Volunteer
Applications for volunteers for Brighton Festival 2024 are now open. Please note that applications must be made online.
FAQs
Q: I submitted my application but have not yet received any emails from Brighton festival. What does this mean?
A: Have you received an email from ‘staffsavvy’ confirming that your application has been submitted successfully? If not, please go back into your application using the code you were sent via email from ‘staffsavvy’. Go to the end of your application, review your answers, then press ‘submit’. This should generate an email confirming that your application has been submitted successfully. If you still do not receive this email, please contact volunteers@brightonfestival.org
Q: I have received an email confirming that my application has been submitted successfully but have not yet heard from Brighton Festival. What does this mean?
A: You should have received an email confirming which training session you have been invited to. If you have not received an invitation to attend one of the trainingsessions please contact volunteers@brightonfestival.org
Q: I have completed my training. When will I hear about the role / shifts I have been allocated?
A: We receive a high volume of applications for volunteers. We will review all applications as quickly as possible and will do our best to confirm your allocated role by 22 April. If we are unable to offer you your first choice of volunteering role, we will do our best to offer you the chance to volunteer in an alternative role if you would like to do so.
Some roles require an interview, in this case we will shortlist candidates based on the information provided in your application form and invite you to an interview. If you are not invited to an interview, we will do our best to offer you an alternative role.
Q: I have applied for more than one role. Which role will I be offered?
A: If you have applied for more than one role you will be allocated to the role that we feel will be the best fit depending on the information provided in your application form, or you may be invited to volunteer for two roles (depending on volume of applicants).
Q: My availability has changed since I submitted my application form. What should I do?
A: We understand that circumstances change. You will have the opportunity to update your availability throughout the Festival. If you are no longer available to volunteer at all please contact us to let us know at volunteers@brightonfestival.org