Crazyfool01 Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, brettredmayne said: Some of these questions are a pain, unsure morally how much it’s ok to lie on them. Mainly step 3 Please summarise how you have supported WaterAid in the past 12 months. You can refer to any involvement that you have mentioned above. if you want to borrow ... use a photo of my hat ... ive got the wateraid logo on it .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettredmayne Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said: if you want to borrow ... use a photo of my hat ... ive got the wateraid logo on it .... I think I’ve managed to write 500 words of rubbish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 Just now, brettredmayne said: I think I’ve managed to write 500 words of rubbish 500 words in 20 mins ... I knew there was a reason I didnt apply for this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettredmayne Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 Can I ask a question about the face to face training , I guess this leaves me out of the running as I live no where near any of them palaces and don’t drive . Does that mean I can’t do water aid, I know oxfam do online training Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
March Hare Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 At least it forces applicants to think about their applications. Maybe they get people more in tune with the cause as a result vs Oxfam’s pay up and you are in. While I like WaterAid the best I could have said is “occasionally I donate and I’m good for a retweet”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcatley Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 Can anyone remember what time the Oxfam one got released last year? Got the date pencilled in, but ideally need to know the time so can plan my day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marathonsteve Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 It might be best to go to to the face book page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirjonnyp Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 4 hours ago, brettredmayne said: Can I ask a question about the face to face training , I guess this leaves me out of the running as I live no where near any of them palaces and don’t drive . Does that mean I can’t do water aid, I know oxfam do online training I had a real issue with attending the training last year - they were very firm with me that I had to be there in person. Ended up skipping a very important meeting for work to attend, to find out that I could have sent a friend in my place to pick up my ticket (they didn't photo-ID me) and listen to the presentations on what wateraid does. I was pretty annoyed about that, and more annoyed to meet people on the farm who had secured last minute slots and not attended face to face training. I would suggest getting your application in now anyway and if you make it, really pushing it when they announce the training dates in April / May. Feel free to PM me if needed (goes for anyone with Qs about WA.) Also, fairly sure it isn't a first-come, first served sort of thing. Last year I put my application in about two weeks after it went live, and my mate (who I named on my application as my buddy) only got his in just before the deadline. We both made the cut in the second round at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettredmayne Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 25 minutes ago, sirjonnyp said: I had a real issue with attending the training last year - they were very firm with me that I had to be there in person. Ended up skipping a very important meeting for work to attend, to find out that I could have sent a friend in my place to pick up my ticket (they didn't photo-ID me) and listen to the presentations on what wateraid does. I was pretty annoyed about that, and more annoyed to meet people on the farm who had secured last minute slots and not attended face to face training. I would suggest getting your application in now anyway and if you make it, really pushing it when they announce the training dates in April / May. Feel free to PM me if needed (goes for anyone with Qs about WA.) Also, fairly sure it isn't a first-come, first served sort of thing. Last year I put my application in about two weeks after it went live, and my mate (who I named on my application as my buddy) only got his in just before the deadline. We both made the cut in the second round at the same time. Thanks, I looked at the dates for the training and the closest is leeds , but checked my work calendar and have pretty much zero chance getting any time of that week. I live in Sunderland so Leeds is still 2 hour drive , my fault for not expecting it tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettredmayne Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 27 minutes ago, sirjonnyp said: I had a real issue with attending the training last year - they were very firm with me that I had to be there in person. Ended up skipping a very important meeting for work to attend, to find out that I could have sent a friend in my place to pick up my ticket (they didn't photo-ID me) and listen to the presentations on what wateraid does. I was pretty annoyed about that, and more annoyed to meet people on the farm who had secured last minute slots and not attended face to face training. I would suggest getting your application in now anyway and if you make it, really pushing it when they announce the training dates in April / May. Feel free to PM me if needed (goes for anyone with Qs about WA.) Also, fairly sure it isn't a first-come, first served sort of thing. Last year I put my application in about two weeks after it went live, and my mate (who I named on my application as my buddy) only got his in just before the deadline. We both made the cut in the second round at the same time. The dates are listed on the form as per the image below Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirjonnyp Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Ah that's new then. Last year you only found out the dates late in the game. Everything in the session could be done online. Sucks if you live in NI too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettredmayne Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 I just got an resounding no from my manager for any time off that week. Oxfam next I suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuie Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 1 hour ago, brettredmayne said: I just got an resounding no from my manager for any time off that week. Oxfam next I suppose You'll get Oxfam and it's a decent way to do it, in my opinion. From talking to Wateraid people last year, you don't stand much chance unless you can put something impressive in the application form or you work for a water related company, so it's probably no big loss that you can't get it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfaragher Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 12 hours ago, Jcatley said: Can anyone remember what time the Oxfam one got released last year? Got the date pencilled in, but ideally need to know the time so can plan my day. 10am. Ish. Actually, I think that was the plan, then it was nearer 11 in the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcatley Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 2 hours ago, jfaragher said: 10am. Ish. Actually, I think that was the plan, then it was nearer 11 in the end I asked the question on Oxfam festivals chat and the consensus was that there’s never a set time, just at some point in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e_p Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 the timing of the different options clashes. i think it is Oxfam - Opens 4th Feb Festaff - 1st Feb Shelter - early Feb Wateraid - Open . Result end of march. so theoretically if you applied for all of them, you could end up having to choose without knowing which ones you had got. if that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Just now, e_p said: the timing of the different options clashes. i think it is Oxfam - Opens 4th Feb Festaff - 1st Feb Shelter - early Feb Wateraid - Open . Result end of march. so theoretically if you applied for all of them, you could end up having to choose without knowing which ones you had got. if that makes sense. its a bit like the mallets comp ... you could prove to be lucky ( fingers crossed ) in the resale and then win the comp but the winning entry would be useless as you would have paid off the balance for the tickets in the resale and then be one of the winning entries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incident Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) 42 minutes ago, e_p said: so theoretically if you applied for all of them, you could end up having to choose without knowing which ones you had got. if that makes sense. Can't speak for the other ones, but with Oxfam you know instantly. If you apply and it accepts your deposit payment, then you can safely assume that you've got a place. (subject to you doing the required things of course, but that's all well within your control. oh, and not having previously been blacklisted.) Edited January 14, 2020 by incident Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Pee Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Got to add, having applied for WaterAid again this year, one of the massive pluses for me was you are in amongst the festival even when working and the shift pattern was ace. Not stuck behind a bar or out at the perimeter or in a car park. I saw every band I wanted to see including all headliners and also had no work at all after 11pm until 6am for the week I was there. It's horses for courses but for me, even with its faults, it's WaterAid again if it comes up for me. And , I believe in what they are trying to achieve 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marathonsteve Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 16 minutes ago, Jay Pee said: Got to add, having applied for WaterAid again this year, one of the massive pluses for me was you are in amongst the festival even when working and the shift pattern was ace. Not stuck behind a bar or out at the perimeter or in a car park. I saw every band I wanted to see including all headliners and also had no work at all after 11pm until 6am for the week I was there. It's horses for courses but for me, even with its faults, it's WaterAid again if it comes up for me. And , I believe in what they are trying to achieve Yea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Pee Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 I'm also at least a 2 hour drive from any of the training sessions. I attended as requested and didn't moan about it. Honestly, there is some right shite millennial dripping on this thread.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirjonnyp Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Jay Pee said: Got to add, having applied for WaterAid again this year, one of the massive pluses for me was you are in amongst the festival even when working and the shift pattern was ace. Not stuck behind a bar or out at the perimeter or in a car park. I saw every band I wanted to see including all headliners and also had no work at all after 11pm until 6am for the week I was there. This is one of the best things about loo crew. One of our blocks was on the edge of silver hayes, so when the little venue next to it was on we got to work listening to an old school garage set one day. It was ace. 54 minutes ago, Jay Pee said: I'm also at least a 2 hour drive from any of the training sessions. I attended as requested and didn't moan about it. Honestly, there is some right shite millennial dripping on this thread.. I've made my thoughts known about the training session above, so accept that we differ on that (even if it makes me a millenial :D). It caused me a lot of stress in the build up to the festival last year so it's my main bugbear and I do think that they could do it better. I would do loo crew again in a flash, but I live in Australia now and wouldn't be able to attend a training session as well as the festival. Doing it online and having the tickets either posted or collected at box office would solve so many headaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Pee Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) I just took the training session as another excuse to go on the piss 🙂 Trained it to Leeds in the end and just got on it after the training session with a mate. i didn’t mean to have a go but just getting a bit rattled with folk seemingly wanting to get a volunteer slot but not put in any effort. Jeez, London Olympics volunteering took it to another level of faff. I got the train from Manchester one weekend to pick up some Clothing in West Ham. The end... I used it as an excuse to go on the piss with a mate... Fair point about living in Australia. That may be a bit of an ask. Edited January 14, 2020 by Jay Pee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettredmayne Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 12 hours ago, Jay Pee said: I'm also at least a 2 hour drive from any of the training sessions. I attended as requested and didn't moan about it. Honestly, there is some right shite millennial dripping on this thread.. I would do it if I could get off work, Unsure if I was moaning just a bit gutted. I had looked up travel to Leeds from Sunderland but then got giving a big fat No by work so just one of them things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuie Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 13 hours ago, Jay Pee said: I just took the training session as another excuse to go on the piss 🙂 Trained it to Leeds in the end and just got on it after the training session with a mate. i didn’t mean to have a go but just getting a bit rattled with folk seemingly wanting to get a volunteer slot but not put in any effort. Jeez, London Olympics volunteering took it to another level of faff. I got the train from Manchester one weekend to pick up some Clothing in West Ham. The end... I used it as an excuse to go on the piss with a mate... I'm liking this guys style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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