Volunteer
HOTBOX CAMPSITE AND ARENA VOLUNTEERS
Volunteer with Hotbox Events at Pepsi MAX presents Reading Festival and, not only will you be helping other festival-goers get the most out of their weekend, but you’ll also get to go behind the scenes, meet other volunteers from around the world and make new friends, gain valuable experience for your CV and have a whole lot of fun while helping us continue to make Reading one of the best festivals in the world!
When joining us as a volunteer at Reading, you’ll be provided with entry to the festival (including lots of free time to enjoy it), as well as free staff parking and camping, free wi-fi and phone charging close to your tent, free tea, coffee, and hot chocolate, toilets, showers, and access to staff catering!
Hotbox Events volunteers work 3x 8-hour shifts, spread across the festival from the Wednesday to Monday, which means you’ll still get loads of time off to enjoy yourself! All volunteers are guaranteed at least two of the main festival evenings off to watch the bands and at least a 16-hour break (usually much longer!) between shifts. You’ll also get to select your shift preferences in advance, meaning you can make sure you’re not working when your favourite artists are playing!
As Hotbox Event volunteers assist in a wide variety of areas, it’s tricky to list everything they get up to, but some of the most common roles include…
• Helping festival-goers in the campsites and arena.
• Answering questions about festival performances and line-ups.
• Helping festival-goers carry their belongings and pitch their tents.
• Reporting any problems, such as a build-up of litter or faulty facilities.
• Working alongside Pepsi MAX presents Reading Festival Fire Safety, Medical and Security teams.
• Keeping an eye on the festival campsites from the fire towers.
• Helping out with various roles across the festival site, including at pedestrian and vehicle gates, wristband exchanges, facilities sites, walkways and even stages!
If you want to find out more, head to the Reading Volunteer page on the Hotbox Events website.
Got a question?
Get in touch with Hotbox on Messenger
Email Hotbox info@hotboxevents.com
Check out the Hotbox Events FAQs
Join us as a volunteer steward with Oxfam and play a crucial role behind the scenes. Our dedicated stewards help keep the festival running smoothly while creating a safe and enjoyable experience for all our festivalgoers!
As an Oxfam volunteer, you’ll enjoy:
• A private staff campsite with hot showers
• A food voucher for every shift
• Free tea, coffee, and phone charging
All while joining a friendly, social, and welcoming community of volunteers. Whether coming along solo or with friends, you’ll meet lots of new people and make memories that last a lifetime!
What makes this experience even more fulfilling is that every shift you work raises vital funds for Oxfam’s work fighting poverty and empowering communities worldwide. And with just 3 x 8.15-hour shifts over the whole weekend, you’ll have plenty of time off to enjoy the festival and catch lots of incredible acts.
Find out more on the Oxfam Festivals website.
Ready to get involved? Register your interest now to be first to know when applications open and join our Facebook group to meet fellow volunteers and hear first-hand what it’s like to volunteer at Pepsi MAX presents Reading Festival with Oxfam.
Volunteering is a great way to see a whole new side to the festival. You’ll have a great time, meet new people, and help some awesome causes. What do you get when you volunteer?
- Gain access to the best festival in the world
- Time to see some amazing acts
- Oodles of memories
For all volunteering, you’ll need to be 18 or over by the time you arrive at the festival site, have proof to volunteer in the UK (contact the respective volunteer organisation or visit their website for more information) and be available to work the shifts allocated to you throughout the weekend.
