Brighton Festival 2025 Volunteer

Brighton Festival Volunteering Drop-In Recruitment Event: 

Thu 27 Feb 2025, 5.15–6.30pm, Brighton Dome

Are you aged 18+, friendly, enthusiastic, and interested in the arts and outdoor events? Volunteer with Brighton Festival, meet new people and have fun this Spring! 

If you are new to Brighton Festival or would like to have a chat before applying, drop-In to the Brighton Dome Foyer anytime between 5.15–6.30pm on Thu 27 Feb 2025 to chat to Brighton Festival staff and find out about the different volunteering opportunities. Then go online to apply!

You don’t need any previous experience and there are flexible opportunities to volunteer throughout May. 

We are a Disability Confident organisation. We believe a diverse team is a better team. If you have any access requirements, please contact us at [javascript protected email address] and we will make reasonable adjustments wherever possible. 

Key Dates:

• Thu 27 Feb 5.15–6.30pm: Drop-in Recruitment Eve, Brighton Dome Foyer
• Fri 28 Feb: Online Recruitment Opens 
• Thu 13 Mar: Online Recruitment Closes
• Sat 15 Mar 11am–4pm: Front of House volunteering recruitment day (by invitation following application)
• Mar: Interviews for Festival Volunteer roles (various)
• Mar: Training dates (various)

Front of House Volunteering Opportunities

We will be recruiting Front of House Volunteers as part of Brighton Festival from Fri 28 Feb 2025. For more information come along to the Recruitment Eve on Thu 27 Feb at Brighton Dome. Drop in anytime between 5.15–6.30pm

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’