VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Are you friendly, approachable, and reliable? Do you want to gain experience and knowledge in a busy artistic environment at a leading national music event?

Simmer Down Festival is one of the UK’s largest fun-packed, friendly reggae festivals, and we are looking for volunteers just like you to help make it bigger and better than ever before!

The annual event will be held on Sunday 26th July 2026 in Handsworth Park, Birmingham.

Volunteer Roles & Areas

Volunteers will be assigned to different areas throughout the day to gain experience across the festival. Some of the areas include (but are not limited to):

  • Ticket Scanning – Assisting at the entrance gates
  • Wayfinding – Helping members of the public with directions
  • Food & Beverage Area – Supporting vendors and managing queues
  • Backstage Support – Assisting artists and crew as needed
  • Information Tent / Volunteer Hub – Providing festival information and assistance
  • Car Park Attendant – Directing traffic and taking payments
  • Artist Liaison – Acting as a point of contact for artists and band members

Please note: While you will gain experience across different areas, we cannot guarantee placement in a specific role. You will have the opportunity to provide your preferences at a later stage, and we will do our best to accommodate them where possible.

Essential Criteria

  • You must be presentable, with excellent verbal communication skills and a positive attitude
  • Able to attend the festival for a minimum of 8 hours on Sunday 26th July 2026
  • Over the age of 18 by Sunday 26th July 2026
  • Able to attend essential training dates in the lead-up to the event, starting from June 2026
  • We aim to keep training dates flexible to suit your individual commitments

To be a volunteer at this year’s event, sign up below!

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

We are recruiting friendly, passionate, energetic volunteers.

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