Campsite Assistant Teams (CATs) - FULL
All positions have now been filled.
For those that have applied and are now on their way to becoming a CAT or HAT, read on for more information about what you'll be doing.
The CAT role can include:
• Assisting festival goers with directions.
• Helping festival goers carry their belongings and pitch their tents.
• Answering questions about performances and line-ups.
• Reporting back to management re any problems e.g. a build-up of litter or faulty facilities.
• Working with Fire Safety, Medical and Security teams as required.
All CATs are provided with:
• A Crew Pass, Info Pack and Uniform.
• Camping facilities in a secure crew area.
• Access to the crew café, bar, toilets, and showers!
• A t-shirt you can keep to prove you worked at the festival!
• Time to enjoy the show – you only work 3 x 8 hr shifts (24 hrs in total throughout the festival) - all CAT staff and volunteers are welcome to enjoy the festival when off-shift!
To apply you will need to:
• Be 18 or over before the date of arrival below.
• Be available to arrive at the Reading Festival site by 20:00 at the latest on Wednesday 25th August 2010 - you're welcome to arrive from midday on Tuesday 24th. Please note the shifts are allocated on a first come first served basis.
• Be available for a briefing at either 11:00 or 21:00 on Wednesday 25th August.
• Be available to work 3 x 8 hour shifts at any time between 13:00 Wednesday 25th (or midnight Wednesday if arriving for the later briefing) and 16:00 Monday 30th.
• Be prepared to wear a CAT uniform when on-shift (provided on site).
• Report in every two hours to your area supervisor with information, or immediately in the case of any problems.
• Supply photographic ID on arrival.
• Provide a refundable security deposit of £225.00 GBP.
More info:
For more information please visit: www.HotboxEvents.com
Or you can email: info@hotboxevents.com
Or you can just go straight to the online application here: https://hotboxevents.paamapplication.co.uk/
Green Messengers
All positions have now been filled. Check back next year for 2011 information.
Oxfam Stewards
Application forms are now available to apply to steward with Oxfam at Reading Festival this summer.
To steward you must be 18 or over and willing to work 3x8hour shifts.
In return, you will be given full training, a separate camping area with toilets and showers, a meal ticket per shift along with the chance to meet new friends and the opportunity to help raise money for Oxfam.
To apply go to www.oxfam.org.uk/festivals, or call 0870 010 8553
Charity number: 202918