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WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?

Love festivals but want to do some good while you’re at it? Join the Green Team at Download Festival and be part of a movement that’s making a real difference!

As a volunteer, you’ll still get to soak up the incredible atmosphere, enjoy the music, and experience the festival – but with the added bonus of helping to keep it clean and green.

It’s the perfect way to enjoy the festival while making a positive impact – because great music deserves a great environment!

APPLY NOW

THE PERKS

Being part of the Green Team means you get to experience the event without buying a ticket – yep, you’ll bag yourself festival entry!

With just three 6-hour shifts across the 5-day festival weekend, there’s plenty of time to catch your favourite artists and soak up the atmosphere.

We’ve got you covered with meal vouchers to keep you fuelled for the party.

The best part? You can team up with your mates, so you’re working (and rocking) together. It’s the ultimate way to enjoy the festival, make a difference, and still have an unforgettable weekend!

CAMPING AT DOWNLOAD


As a volunteer, you’ll get access to the staff campsite.

Need a freshen-up after a day of dancing? Hot showers are all yours.

Running low on battery? Phone charging stations have got you covered.

Plus, you’ll get early access to the site, meaning you can set up before the crowds roll in and start the festival stress-free.

It’s all the fun of Download, with a little extra comfort – because keeping the festival green should come with some well-earned rewards!

READY TO APPLY?

“I am most certainly going to volunteer for next year and will jump at the chance to do it again! It was such an enjoyable experience, and the perfect balance between sustainability and enjoying myself.”

– 2025 VOLUNTEER


WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING


As part of the Green Team, you’ll have an active role in encouraging festival goers to Show Up. Tear Up. Clean Up. Are you ready to:


  • Engage festival-goers in conversations about the campaign and encourage them to sign the pledge.

  • Educate attendees on sustainability and dispelling myths about abandoned tents and waste.

  • Promote a cleaner festival environment and collect data on attitudes toward sustainability.

  • Reward festival-goers who actively participate in keeping the site clean.

  • Keep the Campsite free from litter and assisting campers with waste segregation and recycling.

  • Work alongside the team to ensure we have the biggest impact as the Sustainability Campaign continues to evolve.

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS


  • You must be 18+ before the festival start date. 

  • You must have the Right to Work in the UK.

  • You must pay a refundable £100 deposit to secure your spot, this will be refunded (minus a £15 admin fee) after completing all your required shifts according to our terms & conditions. This deposit is to be paid once application is accepted

ARE YOU…


  • Enthusiastic and have a can-do attitude – embracing the unity and energy that dance music fosters and helping to ensure it continues for future generations
  • Willing to work 18 hours over 3 shifts (plus a briefing on Wednesday evening)
  • Passionate about the planet – helping to create a cleaner, more environmentally responsible festivals
  • Comfortable camping & working outdoors – you will be volunteering across the festival site come rain or shine
  • Happy to engage with festival-goers – starting conversations and inspiring change is a key part of the role. We need confident volunteers who are happy meeting new people