Leigh Folk Festival 2026 Volunteer

Southend Volunteer Hub; Leigh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local volunteer organization is seeking enthusiastic individuals to support the Leigh Folk Festival 2026. Volunteers are needed for roles such as stewarding, site build, and artist support from June 25th to 28th. Specific skills are required for certain roles, like photography and donation handling. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with the community and enjoy a vibrant festival atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Join the festival site build and break team.
• Assist in stewarding and ensuring safety standards.
• Be part of the welcome team to greet festival goers.
• Act as a recycling champion and promote sustainability.
• Capture the festival atmosphere as a photographer.
• Provide support for artists and stages throughout the event.

Skills

Good communication and listening skills

Teamwork and cooperation skills

Friendly disposition and flexibility

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Come along and support this fabulous festival by ensuring that everyone has a great time. Whether it’s being a stage runner, artist support or meet and greet, there’s a role for you.

About this opportunity from Leigh on Sea Folk Arts

Do you love a festival vibe? Are you proud of your local community? Would you be excited to take part in celebrating music, dance and spoken word in your town? If the answer is yes, we would love you to join us in making Leigh Folk Festival 2026 happen.

The festival is completely run by volunteers, without whom it could not happen. Next year we need volunteers from the 25th to the 28th of June 2026 in the following roles:

• Festival site build and break
• Stewarding
• Welcome team
• Recycling champion
• Festival photographer
• Artist & Stage support

Skills and requirements

1. Good communication and listening skills
2. Teamwork and cooperation skills
3. A friendly disposition and flexibility

Some of our roles require specific skills:

• Photographer – proven ability to capture a festival atmosphere with respect and discretion
• Welcome team – be able to use a card machine and collect donations from festival goers with integrity
• Festival build and break – physical fitness and ability to follow instructions
• Artist & Stage support – strong communication skills, confidentiality and discretion, ability to follow instructions

Activity types

General helping | Local events | One off volunteering | other

Interests

Arts, Heritage and Entertainment

Commitment

Thursday Evening 25th June 2026 to Sunday Evening 28th June 2026

Volunteers can commit to one or more sessions morning, afternoon or evening

Find out more

For more information about Leigh on Sea Folk Arts and this role, visit them online.

To apply

To apply for this role, visit the Volunteer Essex website to register your interest.