Volunteering 2022

[stuie]

9 minutes ago, March Hare said:

It could be, I’ve chosen to avoid social contact this week for fear of catching it

I did consider this but we had standing tickets for Queen at the o2 last night... whatever will be will be.  Can't be assed living in fear any more! 

[March Hare]

4 minutes ago, stuie said:

I did consider this but we had standing tickets for Queen at the o2 last night... whatever will be will be.  Can't be assed living in fear any more! 

Don’t blame you, decent gig?

Also, imagine being that person who just bagged a place. What a buzz!

[oakdown]

Didn't get an email about it until I reached out to them myself, so just in case anyone is in the same boat, Oxfam have confirmed extra buses to site on Monday! If you were considering changing your travel plans to avoid the strikes, it may be worth checking if there's any spaces left.

[stuie]

9 minutes ago, March Hare said:

Don’t blame you, decent gig?

Also, imagine being that person who just bagged a place. What a buzz!

Brilliant!  Adam Lambert is actually amazing, doesn't try to be Freddie and it's all very respoectful and emotional.  Guitar solo's with Freddie on the screen and stuff like that.  One of the biggest singalongs I've had the pleasure of.  *****

[acidhoose]

Does anyone know if there is a bus from Glastonbury town centre to the festival/bath and west on Monday 20th?

[March Hare]

12 minutes ago, stuie said:

Brilliant!  Adam Lambert is actually amazing, doesn't try to be Freddie and it's all very respoectful and emotional.  Guitar solo's with Freddie on the screen and stuff like that.  One of the biggest singalongs I've had the pleasure of.  *****

That’s interesting, I didn’t know that how it was played but makes sense

[4519dennis]

Anyone know how strict the Avalon coaches are for Shelter volunteers in terms of luggage? Guide says 2 pieces of luggage. Not planning to take masses but it adds up to more. I could strap various items together but also have a fold up trolley. 

Edited June 16, 2022 by 4519dennis

[Jay Pee]

19 hours ago, acidhoose said:

Does anyone know if there is a bus from Glastonbury town centre to the festival/bath and west on Monday 20th?

I don't think so mate. I usually end up getting a taxi. The bus service from Glastonbury to Pilton is bobbin's pretty much all the time and during the festival is probably worse.  I have used it. I think it is ran by Frome coaches / buses and drops outside the Crown in Pilton.

Can see me getting a taxi again despite the festival surcharge. 

Im pretty sure they don't put on any kind of staff buses on that route as usual default is Temple Meads and Castle Cary

[ohmygod]

23 minutes ago, 4519dennis said:

Anyone know how strict the Avalon coaches are for Shelter volunteers in terms of luggage? Guide says 2 pieces of luggage. Not planning to take masses but it adds up to more. I could strap various items together but also have a fold up trolley. 

We got told on our training session when we queried this that its 2 pieces of luggage and your tent.  I'm therefore taking a  backpack onto the coach with me, and throwing a rucksack and tent into the coaches hold.  Stuffing my wellies into the tent bag.

[4519dennis]

Yes I heard that on training and it’s in the guide but are they going to refuse to take anything more even if it’s a fold up small trolley to help at the other end.

[ohmygod]

1 minute ago, 4519dennis said:

Yes I heard that on training and it’s in the guide but are they going to refuse to take anything more even if it’s a fold up small trolley to help at the other end.

Who knows - this is my first time with Shelter.    Wouldn't think you'd need a trolley though at the other end as the bus drops virtually outside the campsite.

[amfy]

9 minutes ago, ohmygod said:

Who knows - this is my first time with Shelter.    Wouldn't think you'd need a trolley though at the other end as the bus drops virtually outside the campsite.

It didn’t when I went, but tbh I went with serious planning in order to get everything in my rucksack & tent bag. My rucksack actually split and I had to hold it together with gaffa tape on the way home!

[ohmygod]

2 minutes ago, amfy said:

It didn’t when I went, but tbh I went with serious planning in order to get everything in my rucksack & tent bag. My rucksack actually split and I had to hold it together with gaffa tape on the way home!

mental note - add gaffa tape to packing list.....

[stuie]

Hi team 

Random question time - does anyone know the nearest place to the Oxfam campsite you could get a taxi from?  Also, what are the roads called around that area? Is it Pylle Road that you cross to get to the Oxfam field?

Thanks 

[watsonjm]

1 hour ago, stuie said:

Hi team 

Random question time - does anyone know the nearest place to the Oxfam campsite you could get a taxi from?  Also, what are the roads called around that area? Is it Pylle Road that you cross to get to the Oxfam field?

Thanks 

Winding Lake Farm is about 5 mins from the Oxfam camp if memory serves.   You pretty much want to get as close to PGB as you can.  

[ringRiff]

How do I keep on top of checking oxfam updates, or grabbing a volunteer position through them? Sorry novice here…

[March Hare]

On 6/16/2022 at 8:53 AM, ohmygod said:

mental note - add gaffa tape to packing list.....

It’s a good add, I’m at the point where I can’t possibly take more. Need a brutal cull of the packing list

[Gxxx]

Hiya! im just packing now - will there be places to charge your phone in the shelter volunteering area? or is a powerbank a must? thanks!

[gazzared]

8 minutes ago, Gxxx said:

Hiya! im just packing now - will there be places to charge your phone in the shelter volunteering area? or is a powerbank a must? thanks!

Yes in the Oxfam marquee tent buts its like spaghetti junction 🤣

[MrZigster]

40 minutes ago, Gxxx said:

Hiya! im just packing now - will there be places to charge your phone in the shelter volunteering area? or is a powerbank a must? thanks!

What @gazzaredsaid plus every bar I've worked in has had plugs in their rest area iirc.

[gazzared]

1 hour ago, Gxxx said:

Hiya! im just packing now - will there be places to charge your phone in the shelter volunteering area? or is a powerbank a must? thanks!

Sorry I thought I read Oxfam...🤦‍♂️

[Gxxx]

okay maybe i’ll take a lil one but not stress too much - thank you very much x

[March Hare]

4 hours ago, Gxxx said:

Hiya! im just packing now - will there be places to charge your phone in the shelter volunteering area? or is a powerbank a must? thanks!

Aldi had some deals on atm

[Watergirl]

Wondering how the Oxfam early shifters are doing... Hope they got set up before the deluge. I am in Bristol and it had been bucketing down for a few hours. Easing off now.

Edited June 18, 2022 by Watergirl

[acidhoose]

On 6/16/2022 at 8:10 AM, Jay Pee said:

I don't think so mate. I usually end up getting a taxi. The bus service from Glastonbury to Pilton is bobbin's pretty much all the time and during the festival is probably worse.  I have used it. I think it is ran by Frome coaches / buses and drops outside the Crown in Pilton.

Can see me getting a taxi again despite the festival surcharge. 

Im pretty sure they don't put on any kind of staff buses on that route as usual default is Temple Meads and Castle Cary

Thanks mate.

I didn’t think there was just couldn’t find any info anywhere. Taxi it is.