Volunteering at Deer Shed

Deer Shed Festival volunteers play an important part in creating our special festival feeling; from stewarding and ticketing to workshop activities and science tent support - there are lots of ways you can get involved to help us create a fantastic weekend for all!

As a volunteer, you’ll get a taste of how a festival operates behind-the-scenes, and whether you volunteer solo or with your family and friends, you’ll meet new people and learn new skills.

If you’re over 18, you can sign up to be a volunteer.

We love seeing our returning volunteers, as well welcoming new faces each year – and it doesn’t matter if you haven’t got any previous volunteer experience, we’re just looking for anyone helpful, hardworking and reliable. If this sounds like a bit of you, please read on...

• You will be required to work 8 hours, either in one full shift or spilt into 2 x 4-hour shifts (this is A LOT LESS than most festivals require, as we want you to have plenty of quality time with friends and family, or to do some solo exploring)
• In return for your volunteering, you will be able to attend Deer Shed for the price of a small non-refundable joining fee (£30) – that’s a pretty good deal!

Information for all volunteers (returning & new):

• Please do not purchase a weekend ticket via the website; volunteer tickets are arranged separately via email. If you’ve already purchased a standard ticket, please let us know on your form.
• To volunteer you must be 18 or older when you arrive on site.
• You are not able to complete your shifts with your children present – you must have childcare during your shift times.
• All volunteers, returning and new, are required to pay a non-refundable joining fee. This covers your registration and provides a commitment to volunteering with us.
• Please complete the volunteer form, you will then receive an email with a link to purchase a joining fee. Once paid, your volunteer place is secured.
• We will be processing applications in 2025; a member of the team will be in touch after Christmas. Shifts will be allocated on a first come, first served basis (so anyone applying in September will be allocated shifts first and will be more likely to get their first preference of shifts).
• As a volunteer you still need to purchase additional tickets for your parking, family, campervan, caravan or trailer tent. Camping in a tent is, as always, free of charge.

New Volunteers:

If you are a new volunteer, you will be required to pay a non-refundable admin fee of £30 and a volunteer deposit ticket for £130 which is refunded to you post-festival on the successful completion of your shifts. You will receive a link for your non-refundable joining fee once you’ve completed application form. We will then send you a link for your deposit ticket in the new year.

Already purchased a standard ticket? Don’t fret!

If you have already purchased a standard ticket and would like to volunteer, we will arrange for you to purchase a volunteer deposit ticket and then refund your standard ticket. Once the festival is over and you’ve completed your shifts, we will refund your volunteer ticket.

Ready to get involved?!

Whether you are a new or returning volunteer please click on the button below to complete our volunteer application form for 2025.

Click here to complete our 2025 volunteer application form!

If you any questions please email support@deershedfestival.com