Wellbeing Volunteer Frequently Ask Questions (FAQs)
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Below are the skills or qualities we are looking for volunteers to have
Passionate about mental health and firm believer in blink's mission
Be approachable, empathetic and non-judgementaL
Excellent communication and active listening
Calm and kind in challenging situations.
Confident in chatting with new people
Outdoorsy - you’ll need to be comfortable in a field, in all weather
Ready to work in a potentially overstimulating environment.
Flexible, adaptable, and responsive
Be respectful and keep sensitive information confidential
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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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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.
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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