Brighton Festival 2024 Volunteer

More Chances to Volunteer for Brighton Festival 2024.

We are extending our volunteer application deadline to 9am on Thursday 11 April. Please note: This extension applies to Front of House and Outdoor Event volunteering ONLY. This is due to the huge number of events and activities taking place at this year's Festival. 

Informal group interviews will take place on the eve of Tuesday 16 April, and training will take place on the eve of Wednesday 24 April (exact times to be confirmed after the closing date on 11 April.

What Happens Next?

After the closing date you will be invited to attend a training session. 

Due to volume of applications it can take a little while to allocate all applicants to their roles. We will aim to confirm all roles by 22 Apr.

If you would like to receive this information in an alternative format, or would like assistance to apply, please email volunteers@brightonfestival.org

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival welcome volunteer involvement across our events, heritage, and other programmes. We offer a rewarding and engaging programme that offers people of all backgrounds the opportunity to connect with each other, their community, and the arts. Our volunteer opportunities are supported by Good Space, funded through Arts Council England and UK Government funding. Find out more.

What’s on offer?

• Meet new people
• Learn new skills
• Find out how a leading arts venue operates
• Participate in training opportunities
• Choose your own shifts
• Spend time in our fabulous heritage buildings in the vibrant heart of Brighton
• Access free and discounted tickets when available
• Get experience for your CV
• Earn Digital Badges describing your achievements to display on your CV and LinkedIn profiles
   

What our Volunteers say

‘I'm so glad I signed up for this. It's one of the best decisions I've made and genuinely brings me joy and has really given me a lift. I hope I have been an effective member of the team so far. Thank you for the opportunity’

‘It has given me confidence and allowed me to explore positions I may want to pursue later. It has given me a sense of purpose and community and allowed me to attend some great events and meet great people’

‘So far it has only been a joy! After 39 years of pressurised full-time work, it is like bathing in milk and honey. Interesting, diverting and sooooo enjoyable’

‘They gave me a chance, which is a big thing for me’

‘It has brought me joy and positivity and really given me a boost to my mental health and well-being. I feel excited about the next shift and the future possibilities that volunteering at Brighton Dome will bring’

Brighton Dome are excited to be opening the opportunity for Volunteers to support our year round Front of House Team. We are seeking friendly and enthusiastic people to take on Volunteer positions at our range of creative, music and comedy events. You will become an integral and valuable member of the Brighton Dome community, and will receive opportunities to train, gain experience and receive digital badges.

Join us for a recruitment evening where you will participate in some practical group activities for approximately 1 hour and staff will be on hand to assist you with filling in an application if you haven't already done so. The recruitment day is a drop in opportunity and you will only need to stay for approximately 1 hour. You will need to be available for the whole of the training evening.