Oxfam Priority now open

[stutheblue]

Oxfam priority applications are now open as a reminder to all you have this status. General applications will be open in a couple of weeks time on 28th March.

I think they have around 2100 places to fill. Less 2 for me and my daughter who have just applied.

 

SEE YOU ALL IN JUNE WOO HOO

 

Stu xx

[Pinhead]

Signed up for Bearded theory again and new for this year, Boomtown!

[Martin Ashford]

1 hour ago, Pinhead said:

Signed up for Bearded theory again and new for this year, Boomtown!

I will be at both though as a full punter at Bearded Theory

[arcade fireman]

What are the odds like for someone signing up in the general window? Is it just first come first served? Does the site usually crash?

[DeadAmos]

10 minutes ago, arcade fireman said:

What are the odds like for someone signing up in the general window? Is it just first come first served? Does the site usually crash?

Its first come first served , but you have to be on the ball as places go almost instanly

and no the site seems to handle it well

 

If you haven't pre registered, do it now so you can fill out most of the form and save time

when the apps open

Hope you get lucky

 

and I have just signed up for Glasto and Bearded theory

Edited March 14, 2017 by DeadAmos
add more info

[Unawarecaesar]

Can you apply for multiple people in the one go or does it need to be each person applying separately?

[DeadAmos]

each person needs to apply and pay their deposit seperately

but you can use the same card

Edited March 14, 2017 by DeadAmos

[stutheblue]

13 hours ago, arcade fireman said:

What are the odds like for someone signing up in the general window? Is it just first come first served? Does the site usually crash?

About a quarter of the available places are taken for Glastonbury. I reckon the biggest flurry of applications was yesterday on the opening day of the priority window so expect to be around half left on the general application day.

[MilkyJoe]

When do you generally have to be on site with Oxfam.

[stutheblue]

No later than Tuesday afternoon. You can arrive earlier though. Briefings take place Tuesday early evening from what I recall. Then it's out to explore the site and usually the Avalon and crew bars open and watch Hattie Hatstar and get excited. There is the added bonus of no queues driving in, especially given the nightmare of last year.

[Avalon_Fields]

Has anyone worked for Oxfam at WOMAD? If so, what's it like? I'm registered at Oxfam and I'm contemplating working WOMAD or another festival in 2018 in the absence of Glastonbury.

[M!!!]

Does anyone know what kind of information you need to sign up? I'm I a meeting when it goes live but can leave my details with someone else to try if I know what details I need to leave them.... I've already done the preregistration thing

[tyranicide]

3 minutes ago, M!!! said:

Does anyone know what kind of information you need to sign up? I'm I a meeting when it goes live but can leave my details with someone else to try if I know what details I need to leave them.... I've already done the preregistration thing

I haven't done it before (hopefully this'll be my first year) but looking at the site they'll need your logon details, debit card, travel plans and details of any shift partners

http://www.oxfam.org.uk/stewarding/application-information

[stutheblue]

59 minutes ago, tyranicide said:

I haven't done it before (hopefully this'll be my first year) but looking at the site they'll need your logon details, debit card, travel plans and details of any shift partners

http://www.oxfam.org.uk/stewarding/application-information

You can also use a credit card .

[Pinhead]

Bear in mind for first timers that Oxfam will also expect you to attend a 3 hour training session somewhere near you in the UK.

https://www.oxfam.org.uk/stewarding/faqs/training

First timers also have to nominate a referee for their application who will be contacted and asked to provide a character reference.

If you have an approved photo on the Glasto tix reg site, I would use that too for completing the form as they will need one for your steward lanyard.

[Unawarecaesar]

Anyone know off hand if they accept American express for the deposit? 

Edited March 15, 2017 by Unawarecaesar

[Pinhead]

I have a feeling that they do, via WorldPay or something. If unsure, ask them as [email protected]

[stutheblue]

Just to remind everybody who is interested that the general application opens today from 10am onwards. Will be really busy but good luck. I know there are plenty of places still available for Glastonbury but they will go quickly. If it is full try stewarding one of their other festivals - it is great fun and raises lots of money.