Wellbeing Volunteer Frequently Ask Questions (FAQs)
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Passionate about supporting people with their mental health, and blink's mission.
Approachable, empathetic, non-judgemental and an active listener.
Confident chatting to new people and an excellent communicator.
Calm and kind in challenging situations and dynamic environments
Outdoorsy - comfortable in a field, in all weather types
Ready to work in a potentially overstimulating environment.
Flexible, adaptable, and responsive.
Respectful and trustworthy when handling personal and sensitive information, always maintaining confidentiality and following blink’s data protection guidelines
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You’ll volunteer for 1 shift per day at the festival. Shifts are up to 5 hours long, any time between 8:30am and 11pm.
You will also need to be available the day prior to, or after the festival, to help with set up or pack down (not both)
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No, one of the perks for volunteering for blink is that you get free entry to the festival
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Yes! If you are invited to interview., we will ask for any festival preference(s) then.
Most volunteers get their first choice, but festivals like Wilderness and Boomtown are always oversubscribed, so we cannot always guarantee your first choice.
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Camping is included, which is normally in crew camping. However, some festivals allow volunteers to stay in general or quiet.
Some festivals also provide one meal a day free to volunteers.
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Yes! When you complete the application form, there is an opportunity to let us know a friend will also be applying
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It is standard practice for charities to ask for a deposit, from people who volunteer at festivals. This helps to ensure the volunteers are committed, and reduces the chances of volunteers dropping out.
Deposits are returned in full within 30 days of the festival.