Volunteering 2024

[Talcroft]

12 minutes ago, Tr234 said:

Is it difficult getting to sleep with it being so close to SE corner?

I never struggle to sleep at Glasto... Fresh air all day, 25k+ steps a day, dancing til 5am, with the addition of an 8 hour shift thrown in - it could be bombed and I'd sleep through it. 

That said, I am a very big advocate for optimising the sleep set up: blackout tent, huge (extra deep) air bed, decent ear plugs - the mouldable wax ones are the best. I do that at festivals anyway even when I'm not working them.

[deepkittycaz]

13 minutes ago, Tr234 said:

Is it difficult getting to sleep with it being so close to SE corner?

Our lot are now camping by Silver Hayes. It's ok as long as you use earplugs. When we were by Arcadia, that was worse with the vibration from the flamethrowers!

[MrZigster]

5 hours ago, lazymagnet said:

Maybe a few people could email and suggest being dropped at old drop off on the Tues? Seems like they are still in talks atm so may be a good time.🙂

I thought exactly the same thing. When I've got five minutes. Never known any issues on the Tuesday. Could sometimes take an hour or so to get off site on Monday and were often late getting in but never heard of the coaches not being able to get in at all until last year. Wonder what changed/went wrong last year for that to suddenly have happened. 

3 hours ago, Talcroft said:

Last two years - couple of hundred metres outside Gate C (outside the fence), behind SE corner as magnet says. Nice little spot. 

Close proximity to Gate C I guess but otherwise no. it's not a nice little spot.

Way too close (read next door) to SE corner. Gets marshy rather than muddy in a bad year (I was pretty much camped in a marshy puddle 2016 (still probably my favourite year though)).

Much preferred the old spot which is where Oxfam are now (iirc). And they get to bring their cars. There are different classes of volunteering at Glastonbury (I concede that stewarding is way more vital than bar work in the great scheme of things).

2 hours ago, Tr234 said:

Is it difficult getting to sleep with it being so close to SE corner?

Personally very, very, very difficult. If you've got an eleven o'clock shift you'll be lucky to get four or five hours.

2 hours ago, Talcroft said:

I never struggle to sleep at Glasto... Fresh air all day, 25k+ steps a day, dancing til 5am, with the addition of an 8 hour shift thrown in - it could be bombed and I'd sleep through it. 

That said, I am a very big advocate for optimising the sleep set up: blackout tent, huge (extra deep) air bed, decent ear plugs - the mouldable wax ones are the best. I do that at festivals anyway even when I'm not working them.

Do all that. Plus a Zopiclone sometimes. Doesn't help. Double doesn't help that I'm a bit of an insomniac anyway.

2 hours ago, deepkittycaz said:

Our lot are now camping by Silver Hayes. It's ok as long as you use earplugs. When we were by Arcadia, that was worse with the vibration from the flamethrowers!

And there's me moaning. Pisses me off this. Volunteers help to put the show on and it seems a lot of us are dangerously sleep deprived. I know I was the last time I volunteered. I probably do that through choice when I have a ticket, but when I have an eight hour shift on my feet to do I'd rather not have to.

Edited March 1 by MrZigster

[balti-pie]

Its a well placed moan and one that definitely deserves a bit of looking into for more groups of volunteers. There's a bit of a push towards volunteers being outside the fence, which i personally really dont mind - i like being able to drive and have my car in the field next to the campsite, and i also like the quieter air of hubbub that means sleep isnt too tricky - for me the placing of the oxfield is just about perfect.

I'd struggle to sleep if it were notably louder, and can definitely see that as a a problem for onsite camping volunteers. Some people think being moved outside the fence is a snubbing and an extra pain in the arse, and there's some kind of truth in that, but its swings and roundabouts. My only real moan is getting fed up going up Muddy Lane at the end of every day, it needs a travelator with some seats for workers with knacked feet! 

I do need to get better at prioritising rest immediately after a shift - i just want to get out and about, but my feet are tired after standing for eight hours and there i am charging around and standing more, and wondering why its hard getting up and down from the camping bed . . . 

[philipsteak]

10 minutes ago, MrZigster said:

I thought exactly the same thing. When I've got five minutes. Never known any issues on the Tuesday. Could sometimes take an hour or so to get off site on Monday and were often late getting in but never heard of the coaches not being able to get in at all until last year. Wonder what changed/went wrong last year for that to suddenly have happened. 

Close proximity to Gate C I guess but otherwise no. it's not a nice little spot.

Way too close (read next door) to SE corner. Gets marshy rather than muddy in a bad year (I was pretty much camped in a marshy puddle 2016 (still probably my favourite year though)).

Much preferred the old spot which is where Oxfam are now (iirc). And they get to bring their cars. There are different classes of volunteering at Glastonbury (I concede that stewarding is way more vital than bar work in the great scheme of things).

Personally very, very, very difficult. If you've got an eleven o'clock shift you'll be lucky to get four or five hours.

Do all that. Plus a Zopiclone sometimes. Doesn't help. Double doesn't help that I'm a bit of an insomniac anyway.

And there's me moaning. Pisses me off this. Volunteers help to put the show on and it seems a lot of us are dangerously sleep deprived. I know I was the last time I volunteered. I probably do that through choice when I have a ticket, but when I have an eight hour shift on my feet to do I'd rather not have to.

Weirdly, I reckon my insomnia actually helps at festivals, especially when stewarding. Because I'm used to functioning on not enough sleep so I can sort of power through.

[Talcroft]

18 minutes ago, MrZigster said:

 

Personally very, very, very difficult. If you've got an eleven o'clock shift you'll be lucky to get four or five hours.

 

Tbf I don't expect any more than six hours at a festival. Also, can't speak for the stewards, but if I mess up on the bar job it's no big deal. I served Carl Cox the wrong order 3 times in 2022. So what? It's a tent in a field serving lemonade out of a pop bottle. No-one dies if they get the wrong pint. 

[CharlotteB]

19 minutes ago, balti-pie said:

Its a well placed moan and one that definitely deserves a bit of looking into for more groups of volunteers. There's a bit of a push towards volunteers being outside the fence, which i personally really dont mind - i like being able to drive and have my car in the field next to the campsite, and i also like the quieter air of hubbub that means sleep isnt too tricky - for me the placing of the oxfield is just about perfect.

I'd struggle to sleep if it were notably louder, and can definitely see that as a a problem for onsite camping volunteers. Some people think being moved outside the fence is a snubbing and an extra pain in the arse, and there's some kind of truth in that, but its swings and roundabouts. My only real moan is getting fed up going up Muddy Lane at the end of every day, it needs a travelator with some seats for workers with knacked feet! 

I do need to get better at prioritising rest immediately after a shift - i just want to get out and about, but my feet are tired after standing for eight hours and there i am charging around and standing more, and wondering why its hard getting up and down from the camping bed . . . 

I'd hate to have to leave Tom's Field behind 😔

[balti-pie]

8 minutes ago, CharlotteB said:

I'd hate to have to leave Tom's Field behind 😔

Tom's field is a lovely spot. BUT i do look at the slant some of the tents are on, and think sod waking up at the bottom of that! I think thats safe for a while yet, the recycling teams are very much a part of it. stewards, security staff and bar staff will be moving offsite long before the recycling lot. 

Edited March 1 by balti-pie

[CharlotteB]

1 minute ago, balti-pie said:

Tom's field is a lovely spot. BUT i do look at the slant some of the tents are on, and think sod waking up at the bottom of that! I think thats safe for a while yet

Yes, granted, some people do have to sleep vertically. Must be good for circulation or something though 🤣

[deepkittycaz]

2 hours ago, MrZigster said:

And there's me moaning. Pisses me off this. Volunteers help to put the show on and it seems a lot of us are dangerously sleep deprived. I know I was the last time I volunteered. I probably do that through choice when I have a ticket, but when I have an eight hour shift on my feet to do I'd rather not have to.

I have to admit, I was exhausted last festival. I'd gone into it tired, but no chance to recharge during the festival meant most days I didn't get out of camp till after lunch as I didn't have the energy.

[Pinhead]

5 hours ago, CharlotteB said:

I'd hate to have to leave Tom's Field behind 😔

I miss Tom's when Oxfam used that. Great view and easy to return to inside fence.

[Leyrulion]

7 hours ago, Talcroft said:

Tbf I don't expect any more than six hours at a festival. Also, can't speak for the stewards, but if I mess up on the bar job it's no big deal. I served Carl Cox the wrong order 3 times in 2022. So what? It's a tent in a field serving lemonade out of a pop bottle. No-one dies if they get the wrong pint. 

And you're not gonna get sacked! Worst your not asked back next year but that's vanishingly unlikely if you're not maliciously incompetent.

[amfy]

On 3/1/2024 at 10:07 AM, Tr234 said:

Is it difficult getting to sleep with it being so close to SE corner?

Take ear plugs, but you’ll be tired enough to sleep.

 

[Jay Pee]

On 3/1/2024 at 6:16 PM, Pinhead said:

I miss Tom's when Oxfam used that. Great view and easy to return to inside fence.

Its a fair assumption that Oxfam outgrew Tom's Field. WaterAid have Brimley Orchard adjacent to Tom's and have about 700 people. Recycling crew probably has about 800 people?

Is Oxfam about 2500 now? 

I do love it there at Tom's and am sure there will be another move about at some stage and don't take anything for granted.

Weirdly, my fondest memories of that whole area is volunteering when Worthy Pastures was on and spending a week camping in what I believe is known as the Lady Garden (opposite the permanent shower block with Alcatraz name).

Spent a chunk of time socialising with the guys who are on site for a lot of time living in caravans and getting everything set up. It was another world entirely being there when the festival wasn't even on. A brilliant week of working but very different to festival working. 

[bamber]

Call for volunteers: can you lend us your painting, building or crafting skills?   Do you have skills that could help CND create eye-catching displays at events in 2024? Are you a dab hand at woodwork, painting or assembling creative displays? CND is reaching out in search of volunteers with DIY and other creative experience to help us make a significant visual impact at various events throughout the year. Your skills in woodworking, painting, crochet, and other activities could play a crucial role in creating eye-catching displays and installations that amplify our message of peace and nuclear disarmament.   The main event for which we need some support is Glastonbury Festival where we have two stalls. Glastonbury is an important part of CND's calendar and offers a unique outreach and profile-raising opportunity to a wide variety of festival-goers: from newcomers to those familiar with CND's decades-long relationshipwith the festival. Each year, we aim to have a strong visual presence that resonates with  attendees and promotes our cause. Last year's eco-friendly polling boards - painted by our talented volunteer Kirsty - allowed people to share what they would spend £205 billion on. This left a powerful visual display by the end of the weekend, as more and more people chose funding the NHS, education, and the environment, over new nuclear weapons. If you can dedicate some of your time and expertise to help us prepare this year's creative display, please get in touch with us at information@cnduk.org. Please provide your name, contact details, a brief overview of your DIY/creative experience, and your availability over the next few months.

Other volunteering roles at CND   As a grassroots campaign, our efforts to create a safer world would not be possible without the support of volunteers. So even if DIY isn't your forte, there are lots of other ways to help! We are actively seeking volunteers for other roles such as placard-making, stewarding, or photography at various CND events throughout the year.   Your involvement, no matter how small, makes a significant difference in advancing the cause of nuclear disarmament. If you're interested in general volunteering opportunities, please contact us at information@cnduk.org with any relevant skills and experience.

[deepkittycaz]

14 minutes ago, bamber said:

Call for volunteers: can you lend us your painting, building or crafting skills?   Do you have skills that could help CND create eye-catching displays at events in 2024? Are you a dab hand at woodwork, painting or assembling creative displays? CND is reaching out in search of volunteers with DIY and other creative experience to help us make a significant visual impact at various events throughout the year. Your skills in woodworking, painting, crochet, and other activities could play a crucial role in creating eye-catching displays and installations that amplify our message of peace and nuclear disarmament.   The main event for which we need some support is Glastonbury Festival where we have two stalls. Glastonbury is an important part of CND's calendar and offers a unique outreach and profile-raising opportunity to a wide variety of festival-goers: from newcomers to those familiar with CND's decades-long relationshipwith the festival. Each year, we aim to have a strong visual presence that resonates with  attendees and promotes our cause. Last year's eco-friendly polling boards - painted by our talented volunteer Kirsty - allowed people to share what they would spend £205 billion on. This left a powerful visual display by the end of the weekend, as more and more people chose funding the NHS, education, and the environment, over new nuclear weapons. If you can dedicate some of your time and expertise to help us prepare this year's creative display, please get in touch with us at information@cnduk.org. Please provide your name, contact details, a brief overview of your DIY/creative experience, and your availability over the next few months.

Other volunteering roles at CND   As a grassroots campaign, our efforts to create a safer world would not be possible without the support of volunteers. So even if DIY isn't your forte, there are lots of other ways to help! We are actively seeking volunteers for other roles such as placard-making, stewarding, or photography at various CND events throughout the year.   Your involvement, no matter how small, makes a significant difference in advancing the cause of nuclear disarmament. If you're interested in general volunteering opportunities, please contact us at information@cnduk.org with any relevant skills and experience.

This sounds ideal for @BillieBobs

[tarw]

Was it BillieBobs who was on the reserve list for bin painting or someone else?

[Crazyfool01]

12 minutes ago, tarw said:

Was it BillieBobs who was on the reserve list for bin painting or someone else?

It was yep 

[BillieBobs]

31 minutes ago, deepkittycaz said:

This sounds ideal for @BillieBobs

Ahhhh Thank you so much. I’m going to have a read through and send an email off after work 😍🤞

[tarw]

24 minutes ago, BillieBobs said:

Ahhhh Thank you so much. I’m going to have a read through and send an email off after work 😍🤞

Good luck.  I’m sure you’ll get on to the farm one way or another 

[BillieBobs]

2 hours ago, tarw said:

Good luck.  I’m sure you’ll get on to the farm one way or another 

Thank you ☺️

[BillieBobs]

4 hours ago, bamber said:

Call for volunteers: can you lend us your painting, building or crafting skills?   Do you have skills that could help CND create eye-catching displays at events in 2024? Are you a dab hand at woodwork, painting or assembling creative displays? CND is reaching out in search of volunteers with DIY and other creative experience to help us make a significant visual impact at various events throughout the year. Your skills in woodworking, painting, crochet, and other activities could play a crucial role in creating eye-catching displays and installations that amplify our message of peace and nuclear disarmament.   The main event for which we need some support is Glastonbury Festival where we have two stalls. Glastonbury is an important part of CND's calendar and offers a unique outreach and profile-raising opportunity to a wide variety of festival-goers: from newcomers to those familiar with CND's decades-long relationshipwith the festival. Each year, we aim to have a strong visual presence that resonates with  attendees and promotes our cause. Last year's eco-friendly polling boards - painted by our talented volunteer Kirsty - allowed people to share what they would spend £205 billion on. This left a powerful visual display by the end of the weekend, as more and more people chose funding the NHS, education, and the environment, over new nuclear weapons. If you can dedicate some of your time and expertise to help us prepare this year's creative display, please get in touch with us at information@cnduk.org. Please provide your name, contact details, a brief overview of your DIY/creative experience, and your availability over the next few months.

Other volunteering roles at CND   As a grassroots campaign, our efforts to create a safer world would not be possible without the support of volunteers. So even if DIY isn't your forte, there are lots of other ways to help! We are actively seeking volunteers for other roles such as placard-making, stewarding, or photography at various CND events throughout the year.   Your involvement, no matter how small, makes a significant difference in advancing the cause of nuclear disarmament. If you're interested in general volunteering opportunities, please contact us at information@cnduk.org with any relevant skills and experience.

Thank you so much for sharing this. I’ve just sent them an email along with some photos of my work 🤞🎨

[MrHew]

I've got my application in for WBC through the charity I did it for in 2016. Just got to wait and see now 🙂

Anyone know where they were camped last year? I know there's no guarantees it'll be the same place.

 

[El Weirdo]

Was just offered a place from the wait list for Avalon bars. Applied and approved in minutes.

Let's go!

[Lisanextdoor]

5 hours ago, El Weirdo said:

Was just offered a place from the wait list for Avalon bars. Applied and approved in minutes.

Let's go!

That’s good news. Hope for us all yet.