Volunteering 2024

[balti-pie]

I think Tom's field is the perfect spot to camp on the whole site. Its a bit sheltered from too much noise, very little passing traffic, its mega central, its easy to get to, has its own catering and with ample showers etc, the only thing i'd say would make it better would be parking right opposite Mary's gate. Tom's field has its own identity and atmosphere, i love it there -my last two years of volunteering have been on gates either side of it, so i've spent a fair bit of time there. 

And its perfectly right that the recycling crew have it, cos they work harder than pretty much every other group of volunteers, i'd say (and i say that as an oxfam type, i recognise that by and large we stand around for eight hours, its quite easy work!) cos they're up at 5am, returning the front of the stages back into looking great by 11am every day. I'd kind of love to be involved but the early doors starts would kill me to be honest 😄

[Jay Pee]

8 minutes ago, balti-pie said:

I think Tom's field is the perfect spot to camp on the whole site. Its a bit sheltered from too much noise, very little passing traffic, its mega central, its easy to get to, has its own catering and with ample showers etc, the only thing i'd say would make it better would be parking right opposite Mary's gate. Tom's field has its own identity and atmosphere, i love it there -my last two years of volunteering have been on gates either side of it, so i've spent a fair bit of time there. 

And its perfectly right that the recycling crew have it, cos they work harder than pretty much every other group of volunteers, i'd say (and i say that as an oxfam type, i recognise that by and large we stand around for eight hours, its quite easy work!) cos they're up at 5am, returning the front of the stages back into looking great by 11am every day. I'd kind of love to be involved but the early doors starts would kill me to be honest 😄

I second that mate. It's proper graft recycling with some challenging roles. I'm fine with giving our turf up.

 

I'm not going to turn into Cyrus from The Warriors about it all 

[balti-pie]

4 minutes ago, Jay Pee said:

I second that mate. It's proper graft recycling with some challenging roles. I'm fine with giving our turf up.

 

I'm not going to turn into Cyrus from The Warriors about it all 

There's going to be some positives about being at Guppies - itll likely be quieter, you can park just down the road so a much smaller carry with all your stuff, you'll get an EPO with a sexier wristband too 😄 There's a bit of a slope at Guppys but quite manageable i reckon. and you can dip into Tom's field and have a pint after your shift anyways!

[giantkatestacks]

2 hours ago, Jay Pee said:

I second that mate. It's proper graft recycling with some challenging roles. I'm fine with giving our turf up.

 

I'm not going to turn into Cyrus from The Warriors about it all 

Do we think you will still be in the Ivymead catering tent? surely you will have your own one like Oxfam do as that's going to be a long old walk for breakfast?

[JackP1994]

Hi all,

 

I’m sure it’s probably been answered on here before, but can’t find a straight answer anywhere!

 

Just wondering how long it takes to walk from the Oxfield to the main gates of the festival? 
 

Also, when you finish shift, do you need to clock out back at the Oxfield area or can you head straight to the stages?

 

 

 

Edited June 7 by JackP1994

[stuie]

1 minute ago, JackP1994 said:

Hi all,

 

I’m sure it’s probably been answered on here before, but can’t find a straight answer anywhere!

 

Just wondering how long it takes to walk from the Oxfield to the main gates of the festival? 
 

Also, when you finish shift, do you need to clock out back at the Oxfield area or can you head straight to the stages?

 

 

 

Oxfield to Gate B - 5 mins fast 10 mins slow.

Further 5 mins from Gate B to Pyramid field.

When you finish your shifts you'll sign out with your supervisor at the location of your shift and you can go wherever you want. 

 

[JackP1994]

1 minute ago, stuie said:

Oxfield to Gate B - 5 mins fast 10 mins slow.

Further 5 mins from Gate B to Pyramid field.

When you finish your shifts you'll sign out with your supervisor at the location of your shift and you can go wherever you want. 

 

That’s good to know, much better than I was expecting!

 

Thanks 👍

[CharlotteB]

2 hours ago, balti-pie said:

I think Tom's field is the perfect spot to camp on the whole site. Its a bit sheltered from too much noise, very little passing traffic, its mega central, its easy to get to, has its own catering and with ample showers etc, the only thing i'd say would make it better would be parking right opposite Mary's gate. Tom's field has its own identity and atmosphere, i love it there -my last two years of volunteering have been on gates either side of it, so i've spent a fair bit of time there. 

And its perfectly right that the recycling crew have it, cos they work harder than pretty much every other group of volunteers, i'd say (and i say that as an oxfam type, i recognise that by and large we stand around for eight hours, its quite easy work!) cos they're up at 5am, returning the front of the stages back into looking great by 11am every day. I'd kind of love to be involved but the early doors starts would kill me to be honest 😄

 

Tom's Field is a huge part of Glastonbury for me. It's the first and last place I see, and it's a beautiful spot. It has great facilities and one of the best bars on site. I'm in love with the place, tbh ❤️❤️❤️

 

...I wouldn't say it's central though 😅

[Jay Pee]

12 minutes ago, giantkatestacks said:

Do we think you will still be in the Ivymead catering tent? surely you will have your own one like Oxfam do as that's going to be a long old walk for breakfast?

I think we are in same catering mate. Needless to say, I am taking my Jet Boil and a few cans of all day breakfast / meat misc in beanage.

[balti-pie]

42 minutes ago, CharlotteB said:

 

Tom's Field is a huge part of Glastonbury for me. It's the first and last place I see, and it's a beautiful spot. It has great facilities and one of the best bars on site. I'm in love with the place, tbh ❤️❤️❤️

 

...I wouldn't say it's central though 😅

Yeah, looking at a map it’s not 😁 it feels like the middle though, the farmhouse and the top of the pyramid just feel kind of central - like a heart is the middle of you, only it’s not cos it’s upper chest. Metaphorically in the middle if not actually in the middle. I’m waffling 🤣 I know what I mean! 

[onthebeach]

Any videographers out there - it looks though Peequal are offering a ticket in exchange for video skills

https://www.instagram.com/p/C76yWbNi13q/?igsh=MWJzcDRqd29zdzcxMg==

[DJL]

On 6/6/2024 at 7:17 PM, ilovelanegan said:

 

There's also cold cans on sale in the Avalon mess tent (crew camping field) for £1.50, so I've been told. Not sure exactly which brand though but I'm not too fussy if they're chilled!

 

On 6/6/2024 at 7:36 PM, Afterlife said:

That would be amazing! Chilled cans for £1.50 would be the dream

 Brooklyn Pilsner apparently

[CharlotteB]

4 hours ago, balti-pie said:

Yeah, looking at a map it’s not 😁 it feels like the middle though, the farmhouse and the top of the pyramid just feel kind of central - like a heart is the middle of you, only it’s not cos it’s upper chest. Metaphorically in the middle if not actually in the middle. I’m waffling 🤣 I know what I mean! 

 

Ah, I see what you mean now...

 

[ravermum]

On 6/6/2024 at 7:29 PM, Leyrulion said:

Amazing! Well done, have also seen some stuff with Avalon places coming from reserve lists, anecdotally they seem to be the better way in this year for resale.

Thanks - here’s hoping more people get a last minute in!

[ravermum]

On 6/6/2024 at 7:47 PM, Jay Pee said:

See you there. I may be working with you. What is your role?

 

Loo crew! How about you?

[efcfanwirral]

4 hours ago, DJL said:

 

 Brooklyn Pilsner apparently

For anyone who's only ever had the version on tap at the festival, the version in cans is the version you get everywhere else outside the festival and is much nicer. Worth having a go anyway 

[stuie]

Someone just shared this guide to crew bars on the Oxfam WhatsApp…. 
 

Glastopedia - Crew Bars (current and past)

[Leyrulion]

Never say never but I think the chances of extra places for Oxfam are very slim now. 

[Chazwozza]

1 hour ago, Leyrulion said:

Never say never but I think the chances of extra places for Oxfam are very slim now. 

Nooooo - never give up!  Ooops, sorry, just realised I said ‘never’ there…

 

Don’t ever give up.  That sounds better.

[Avalon_Fields]

On 6/7/2024 at 8:40 PM, onthebeach said:

Any videographers out there - it looks though Peequal are offering a ticket in exchange for video skills

https://www.instagram.com/p/C76yWbNi13q/?igsh=MWJzcDRqd29zdzcxMg==

If I wasn’t already working I’d apply, I might have anyway but they’re asking for too many hours. Pity, just the sort of project I’d like to do! 

[JackP1994]

4 hours ago, Leyrulion said:

Never say never but I think the chances of extra places for Oxfam are very slim now. 

How close to the festival do they usually still pop up? 

[incident]

23 minutes ago, JackP1994 said:

How close to the festival do they usually still pop up? 

 

Up to and including the weekend before gates open. So still potentially 2 weeks.

[Leyrulion]

39 minutes ago, JackP1994 said:

How close to the festival do they usually still pop up? 

In the past really close, but that's been when places have been popping up regularly before hand. 

[JB3]

Can you use the meal vouchers anywhere on site or only in the crew camp sites?

[dondo]

12 minutes ago, JB3 said:

Can you use the meal vouchers anywhere on site or only in the crew camp sites?

For recycling crew it's only at the recycling crew catering and believe same for Oxfam. Not sure about others but would imagine so