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Applications to volunteer with Christian Aid at 2026 summer festivals are now CLOSED. Visit our Volunteering hub to explore more ways to get involved with Christian Aid.
Whether you've volunteered before or this would be your first time, festival volunteering is a brilliant way to be part of something that matters. You'll meet people who share your values, be part of a friendly and well-supported team, and spend a weekend at one of the UK's best festivals - while connecting people to our mission.
Where is Christian Aid this year?
Big Church Festival
Wiston Estate | West Sussex | Fri 28- Sun 30 August 2026
A joyful celebration of faith, music and community, Big Church Festival brings together thousands of Christians for a weekend of worship, creativity and connection.
Greenbelt Festival
Boughton House | Kettering | Thurs 27- Sun 30 August 2026
Greenbelt is a festival of arts, faith and justice, offering space to explore activism, spirituality, music, talks and community.
National Eisteddfod
We also attend the Welsh National Eisteddfod and its youth partner festival, Urdd Eisteddfod.
The National Eisteddfod is the largest cultural festival in Europe, held in a different part of Wales every year. For more information about volunteering in Wales, contact our Welsh team.
Why volunteer at a festival?
Festival volunteering puts you at the heart of Christian Aid's public presence. You'll be talking to festivalgoers, sharing what we stand for, and encouraging people to take action against poverty and injustice.
It's also a genuinely enjoyable weekend. Christian Aid covers your full festival ticket, food and shower vouchers. You can be part of the festival atmosphere without the cost.
We're looking for friendly, dependable volunteers who enjoy connecting with people. You might:
Help on a stall
Share resources and information about our work
Encourage people to take action
Speak to festivalgoers about Christian Aid’s work
What festival volunteers do?
We're looking for friendly, dependable volunteers who enjoy connecting with people. You might:
Help on a stall
Share resources and information about our work
Encourage people to take action
Speak to festivalgoers about Christian Aid’s work
What do our volunteers get?
- Full festival ticket covered by Christian Aid
- Food and shower vouchers
- Training and support before the festival
- The full festival experience – live music, talks, food stalls and more
You'll need to bring your own camping equipment or make your own alternative arrangements if you plan to stay off site and commute daily.
Hear from our festival volunteers
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The support we received before and during the event was fantastic. I'd highly encourage all of my friends to volunteer at such events.
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I was looking forward to dedicating my time with likeminded Christians for this cause, and the experience exceeded my expectations! My fellow volunteers and the co-ordinators were wonderful to work with and I found that I could really use my strengths to encourage people to participate in the activities Christian Aid led for festival goers.
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This has been one of the best festivals I have ever done!
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I had the best time, it was exactly what I needed! So lovely to be surrounded by super knowledgeable volunteers and staff.
What skills do volunteers need?
- Friendly and confident talking to new people
- Good communication skills
- Enthusiastic and reliable
- Willing to get stuck in and work as part of a team
- An interest in Christian Aid’s work
Experience in customer service, fundraising or events is helpful, but not essential.
Reach out to our friendly volunteering team if you have any questions. Email us at volunteering@christian-aid.org.
