Volunteering 2024

[buddiepaul]

Nice one @kerplunk, glad your streak continues - it was meant to be!  Only done one myself, at Shindig, but it was enjoyable.  Just go with the flow, join in and enjoy the company.  Really looking forward to setting off Monday morning to join the party.

[JackP1994]

My wife just got an Oxfam spot and we’re now both coming to Glastonbury together!!!! 

 

Chaotic few days incoming!

 

See you all there!! 

[buddiepaul]

Just now, JackP1994 said:

My wife just got an Oxfam spot and we’re now both coming to Glastonbury together!!!! 

 

Chaotic few days incoming!

 

See you all there!! 

Yipee.  Start celebrating now!

[JackP1994]

56 minutes ago, buddiepaul said:

Yipee.  Start celebrating now!

We definitely have, so buzzing!! 

Edited June 20 by JackP1994

[ravermum]

Fantastic news for people just bagging a spot - delighted for you all.

[stuie]

Oh wow congratulations everyone! Just seen people on the Facebook group got them too. 
 

Must be a buzz for you all at this late stage in the game 😀😀

[alanr]

I've filled in everthing on my profile, just need the training.

Anyone know what happens now?

 

[incident]

9 minutes ago, alanr said:

I've filled in everthing on my profile, just need the training.

Anyone know what happens now?

 

 

I'd be stunned if they don't email you sometime tomorrow.

 

Sounds like there'll be a few people in the same position, so odds are either they get you onto a Zoom call over the weekend or more likely with it being last minute send you a YouTube video to watch.

 

[Purple aki squat]

Oh ffs

Had the oxfam page open all day checking it and had to go out and bang, all gone.

 

Have a great time everyone who was successful.

[gazzared]

20 minutes ago, alanr said:

I've filled in everthing on my profile, just need the training.

Anyone know what happens now?

 

When I got in late they sent me a link to a pre recorded training session and I just had to email back to confirm id watched it 👍🏼

[muffpuffin]

21 minutes ago, Purple aki squat said:

Oh ffs

Had the oxfam page open all day checking it and had to go out and bang, all gone.

 

Have a great time everyone who was successful.

Me too, I've been checking for ages but didn't see any become available

[kerplunk]

1 hour ago, stuie said:

Oh wow congratulations everyone! Just seen people on the Facebook group got them too. 
 

Must be a buzz for you all at this late stage in the game 😀😀

Not arf

 

I've got a lot to do to put it mildly, but I'm buzzing alright!

[kerplunk]

50 minutes ago, alanr said:

I've filled in everthing on my profile, just need the training.

Anyone know what happens now?

 

Same here. I expect something will be along. They must have held back releasing places and they'll be letting everyone get their profiles completed etc

[pie_and_a_pint]

Madly confusing email from Recycling HQ just now suggesting we will all need to wear hi-vis if moving anywhere around the site until Wednesday. I think I'd better nick my fire marshal hi-vis off my work chair tomorrow just in case... what a palaver of poor communications!

[Pinhead]

That's normal until a site has been signed off by the inspectors though isn't it?

[Avalon_Fields]

A big thanks to @eFestivals for their support in helping me gain a press photography pass for Glastonbury in my volunteering role. Absolutely delighted! 

[dondo]

57 minutes ago, pie_and_a_pint said:

Madly confusing email from Recycling HQ just now suggesting we will all need to wear hi-vis if moving anywhere around the site until Wednesday. I think I'd better nick my fire marshal hi-vis off my work chair tomorrow just in case... what a palaver of poor communications!

Yes. Did seem a bit odd. Thankfully I have a high vis in my car boot but also think I'm given one due to the team I'm on.  Not sure when that's handed out though. 

Edited June 20 by dondo

[pie_and_a_pint]

1 hour ago, Pinhead said:

That's normal until a site has been signed off by the inspectors though isn't it?

We have never been asked or expected to wear hi-vis around site in the seven years I've been working. 

 

People in the 'active' build sites, yes, but not volunteers wandering around and popping to crew bars!

[Paul ™]

We arrived today and had to wear hi Viz to gain entry. 

It should be site wide anyway, still loads of plant and deliveries flying around, all festivals are. 

[Chris_R]

Picked up a couple of hi vis myself at Screwfix earlier - as going in on Sunday not taking any chances over the sake of £4. Can always put them in the boot in case of breakdown etc anyway

[kerplunk]

2 hours ago, Avalon_Fields said:

A big thanks to @eFestivals for their support in helping me gain a press photography pass for Glastonbury in my volunteering role. Absolutely delighted! 

 

That's what I would usually be doing. If you have any questions give me a shout

Edited June 20 by kerplunk

[tarw]

9 hours ago, pie_and_a_pint said:

We have never been asked or expected to wear hi-vis around site in the seven years I've been working. 

 

People in the 'active' build sites, yes, but not volunteers wandering around and popping to crew bars!

Last year I no one without a hi-vis was allowed to cross the production road by the pyramid by a jobsworth security. Everyone walked down to the SH crossing and there were no problems. 
It looks as though they are tightening up this year because we’ve had two reminders from our team leaders about it- never had any reminders before. 
I’ll have one stuffed in my pocket in case. Don’t want to miss the meet at Tow and Hitch. 

[bob323]

26 minutes ago, tarw said:

Last year I no one without a hi-vis was allowed to cross the production road by the pyramid by a jobsworth security. Everyone walked down to the SH crossing and there were no problems. 
It looks as though they are tightening up this year because we’ve had two reminders from our team leaders about it- never had any reminders before. 
I’ll have one stuffed in my pocket in case. Don’t want to miss the meet at Tow and Hitch. 

I'm wondering if they're copying other festivals H&S - I was at Wilderness festival last year and before the site opened to the general ticket holders, every single person (kids included) had to wear a hi-vis on site - all the time (outside your immediate tent area.

[thewomble]

16 hours ago, kerplunk said:

OMG - I think I just bagged an oxfam stewarding place!

 

15 hours ago, alanr said:

😀😀 I'm in, I'd almost given up for this year.

 

15 hours ago, JackP1994 said:

My wife just got an Oxfam spot and we’re now both coming to Glastonbury together!!!! 

 

Chaotic few days incoming!

 

See you all there!! 

 

This is amazing!! Congrats everyone 😄👏 let the last minute preparations commence! 

[Debani]

Oxfam volunteers will be given a high viz on arrival so don't need to source one elsewhere.  If you are wearing it "off duty" you just turn it inside out.  I carry one with me so that I have it if I need it to access anywhere, but you don't need to wear it in crew bars etc. 

But don't leave it behind anywhere, it will cost you!!