Essex Recovery Festival

Location

• Fri 8 Aug 2025, 2:00pm-10:00pm
• Sat 9 Aug 2025, 8:00am-10:00pm
• Sun 10 Aug 2025, 8:00am-3:00pm

30 positions available

Key Responsibilities:

Guest Assistance:

• Greet festival attendees with a warm and friendly demeanor, offering information about the event schedule, locations of stages, food vendors, and bathrooms.
• Answer any questions guests may have, directing them to specific areas of the festival.
• Assist attendees with any issues or concerns, ensuring a positive experience throughout the festival.

Ticketing & Entry:

• Car Parking assistance.
• Assist with the check-in process, including scanning tickets and providing wristbands or entry passes.
• Event Setup & Breakdown:

• Help with the setup of the festival grounds, including the placement of signage, and ad hoc tasks.
• Assist in the breakdown of the venue post-festival, helping to pack down equipment and clear the site.

Crowd Management & Safety:

• Monitor crowds to ensure safety protocols are followed, ensuring there are no issues with overcrowding or safety hazards.

Support for Performers and Vendors:

• Provide support to performers artists and speakers, helping them with their logistics (e.g., directing them to their designated areas).
• Assist vendors by ensuring they have everything they need to serve food, beverages, or merchandise.

Sustainability Efforts:

• Assist with the recycling and waste management efforts by directing guests to appropriate waste disposal areas and encouraging eco-friendly practices.
• Help maintain a clean and green festival environment by regularly walking through the grounds and picking up litter.

Engagement & Social Media Support:

• Help take photos of festival activities or engage with festival-goers for social media content (with permission), showcasing the highlights of the event.
• Encourage attendees to participate in the festival’s social media campaigns and share their experiences.

Skills & Qualities We're Looking For:

• Friendly & Approachable: You’ll be the face of the festival, so a positive, friendly attitude is essential.
• Team Player: Festivals are all about collaboration, so working well with others is key.
• Problem Solver: Being able to think on your feet and help out with unexpected situations is important.
• Dependable & Punctual: Your role is vital to keeping the event running smoothly, so we count on you to show up on time and follow through.
• Passion for Events & Community: A love for festivals and a commitment to providing a great experience for all attendees.

The Impact of This Role

As a volunteer at our festival, you will not only be contributing to the success of the event but also playing an integral role in supporting and uplifting the recovery community. This festival is more than just a celebration, it is a space for healing, connection, and empowerment for individuals in recovery.

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Access to toilets, drinking water, food making facilities and areas to rest between shifts.

Please contact us if you have any accessible needs. 

Additional info to follow