ALSO

Volunteer

Now in our 12th year, we have rapidly become one of the UK's leading ideas festivals, known throughout the land as the place to go for a weekend that offers a heady mix of ideas, experiences and adventures. All delivered within our fabulous setting - 50 acres of sculpted parkland with wonderful views over our beautiful lake.

ALSO exists for one weekend only that is a wild site throughout the rest of the year. Each of our eleven years we have grown ALSO's ambition a little, taking what is possible to do in a field a little bit further and we have been able to do this because of the volunteers who work with us on build and on delivery. ALSO is a mirage that exists for a weekend it is working with our volunteers that helps us create ALSO's magic.

So why not join us? For ALSO25 we have carefully designed three options so you can be as involved as much or as little as you like, before or during the festival. Each option is designed to work for couples, groups or those flying solo, the only stipulation is that you are over 18.

The Volunteer Ticket

Perfect for those looking for a subsidised ticket and who only want to give up a bit of their festival time. For your heavily reduced price ticket of £65 we require one 6 hour shift during the festival. Then for the rest of the time you get full access to ALSO.
We ask that you arrive no later than 6pm on the Friday and although our volunteer coordinator works really really hard to ensure any special requests are met, such as the shift being the same time as another volunteer, avoiding a talk/workshop you really really want to do, you need to be be prepared to work any shift allocated. Roles are likely to be box office, stewarding, assisting with our experience and food programme.
Contact our Volunteer Co-Ordinator on volunteers@also-festival.com if you have any questions.

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ALSO Build

The site emerges in the month before ALSO to exist for one weekend only in a wild and beautiful site and to get it looking as incredible as it does requires THE BUILD TEAM. This is an incredible volunteering opportunity to get really stuck in with the creative and manual side of bringing the design of the festival to life, and the chance to join an incredible team to create something together - if you've never done this - we highly recommend it. Over 6-8 weekends in the months, or any days in the 2 weeks leading up to ALSO we invite you to grab a paint brush and join in Team Build. In exchange for your free festival ticket we ask for two days of your time. This can be over one weekend and we encourage you to bring a tent to really make a weekend of if or two separate days over the dates given. Example tasks include building stages, signage, decoration, painting and take down. Or if you already have practical experience get in touch with our Volunteer Coordinator and we'll find the right role for you.

Under the watchful eye of our Head of Build, Tom, this is a great opportunity to gain some practical experience as well as have an enjoyable weekend. The added bonus being you get to enjoy the fruits of your labour and point out the bits you did to your friends over the festival later in the year.

Build Weekends for 2025: 22/23 March, 26/27 April, 17/18 May, 7/8 June, 21/22 June, 5/6 July

Build Week 7-10 July

Application form here

Contact our Volunteer Coordinator on volunteers@also-festival.com if you have any questions.

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Full Volunteer

For those who want to get more deeply involved in the delivery of ALSO, helping to create the magic in the field. For your completely free tickets to ALSO we ask for 3 shifts of four hours each over the weekend. This will most likely be one per day and you could be volunteering on a wide variety of roles. From box office and stewarding, to stage management and supporting our experience and food programming to artist liaison and tech support. There really is something for everyone and it’s great to this with friends and family as well as being perfect for those solo travellers to meet like minded people. Our volunteer coordinator will work with you to find the right fit for you to make sure you have a fantastic volunteer experience.

Food and drink will be available each for the days you are working. You’re also entitled to one of our lovely limited edition volunteer t-shirts.

Application form here

Contact our Volunteer Coordinator on volunteers@also-festival.com if you have any questions.

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Volunteer FAQs

For ALSO25 we have carefully designed three volunteering options so you can be as involved as much or as little as you like, before or during the festival. Please read through the descriptions of each option and choose the one most suitable for you. Here are some FAQs should you need a bit more information.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN EACH OPTION?

Build Volunteers

We ask for two volunteer days in exchange for your weekend adult ticket. This can be done over one weekend or two separate weekends.

You are welcome to stay over and camp on the build weekend and lunch and snacks will be provided on each day.

You will receive your adult weekend ticket after the volunteer weekend, this includes general camping and general parking. You will also be eligible for heavily discounted car and campervan passes.

Full Volunteer

We ask for three 4-hour shifts over the weekend, giving you access to the festival for the rest of the time. You will get food and drink for each shift. This includes general camping including a car or campervan pass. You even get one of our lovely T-shirts.

Volunteer Ticket

For one six-hour shift, you get a heavily discounted adult weekend ticket to the festival.

CAN I REQUEST TO WORK ON A PARTICULAR EVENT OR AREA?

Yes, please let our volunteer coordinator know any preferences and they will do their best to accommodate

WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY SHIFT DETAILS?

Our volunteer coordinator will work with you and do their best to find the right fit so your volunteer experience is a fantastic one.
- Build volunteers - dates will be confirmed after your application and you will receive full details the week before.
- Full Volunteer - you will receive your volunteer pack and shift details approximately 3 weeks before the festival.
- Volunteer Ticket - you will be emailed your shift details approximately 3 weeks before the festival.
IS THERE A MINIMUM AGE?

The minimum age is 18. However, in certain circumstances, we can accept 16/17 year olds as long as they attend with a person over 18 and do the same shifts.

CAN I DO THE SAME SHIFT AS ANOTHER VOLUNTEER?

Absolutely, please let our volunteer coordinator know who you would like to do the same shifts with and they will do their best to make that happen.

THERE IS SOMETHING I REALLY REALLY WANT TO SEE AND DO OVER THE WEEKEND, CAN I ASK FOR MY SHIFT NOT TO BE AT THE SAME TIME?

Please let our volunteer coordinator know any requests and they will do their best to work around them.

IS THERE A CREW/VOLUNTEER CAMPING AREA?

We don't have a specific area for crew/volunteers, you can camp anywhere in the designated camping areas in our beautiful 50 acres site.

IS CAMPING INCLUDED?

General camping is included in all tickets.

Build volunteers are entitled to a discounted car or campervan pass.

Full volunteers are entitled to a car or campervan pass.

CAN I BOOK ON DINNERS AND EXPERIENCES?

You can book on dinners and experiences outside of your shift times, they can be booked via the website. Please check your shifts or request before booking.

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