Electric Picnic is known as one of the greatest music festivals in the country and is now offering an amazing opportunity to those wishing to attend the festival.
Yes folks, Electric Picnic is currently on the hunt for volunteers for their August event, and in exchange for your services you will avail of the full run of the festival. Volunteers are expected to work a total of 24 hours during the festival weekend. This will consist of either four six-hour shifts or three eight-hour shifts and include various tasks.
Successful applicants may be asked to act as the festival’s ‘eyes and ears’. This will entail reporting any potential health and safety hazards, crime or illegal activity. You may also have an acting role as a roaming Information Steward, assisting festivalgoers with queries, helping carry equipment and helping to pitch tents. Volunteers may also help with directing traffic, assisting in car park areas and guiding pedestrians to campsites and other activities related to general assistance at the event.
Applications can be filled out and submitted here, under 18s need not apply – photo ID will be required on arrival.
All those who wish to apply are asked to read and agree to the Volunteer Terms & Conditions.
Here is a list of other requirements asked:
Pay a refundable BOND to the value of Festival ticket by the middle of July 2014. This will be refunded 2-3 weeks after the event if shifts are completed satisfactorily.
Be 18 years or over before the start of August 2014.
Be available to arrive at the Festival site by 12.00 noon on Thursday 28th August 2014.
Make their own way to and from Stradbally. Train & bus information will be provided and Crew carparking will be made available.
Be available for onsite briefing on Thursday 28th at 16.00
Be available to work 4 x 6hr or 3 x 8hr shifts between Friday 29th August and Monday 1st September. We may need volunteers on Monday 1st September, please note on your application form if you can.
Be prepared to wear your designated hi-vis vest and be easily recognisable as a Festival Volunteer – all Health & Safety instructions should be adhered to, for your own protection & safety.
Supply a recent photo for our photoboard on arrival.
Bring adequate camping gear.
Bring clothing appropriate for the weather – to use protective clothing in adverse weather conditions and sun cream as protection from the sun.
