Volunteering 2025

[cp89]

48 minutes ago, Emmilou182 said:

Was added to reserve list on Sunday, on Monday I was told they would have availability opening up on shifts and to express interest so filled that in on Monday. And on Tuesday I was offer the space and given a log in details. 

Thanks!

 

I'm at reserve list on Tuesday, express interest form received at 11:30 last night, filled in by me this morning.

[dunbar_beans]

I am volunteering with Oxfam and coming with my Mum and boyfriend, they are both volunteering for Mycause and are parking at Orange. Is it possible to come through Purple to be dropped off at Oxfam and then they come out and go round to Orange to park up?

[balti-pie]

1 minute ago, dunbar_beans said:

I am volunteering with Oxfam and coming with my Mum and boyfriend, they are both volunteering for Mycause and are parking at Orange. Is it possible to come through Purple to be dropped off at Oxfam and then they come out and go round to Orange to park up?

On monday or tuesday? it might take a couple of conversations through the car window, but id say it would be a very reasonable thing to want to do, i'd go for it - tons less traffic at that time, and much more time for people

[dunbar_beans]

On Monday so I'm hoping the traffic won't be too bad then 🤞

[dutchbikes]

Ok. So I’m unsure if I’ve  been accepted. But I’ve been given a login to critical waste system and filled out all the sections. Can’t seem to find a submit button at end so assume after I’ve filled all the details that’s it. Like I said still unsure if I’ve got a place, but seems my intial application/details was accepted. Don’t think the reference mattered as much due to last minute situation maybe. I guess they have to review all details to double check everything’s legit and then get an email if I actually have been accepted. We will see

[giantkatestacks]

2 minutes ago, dutchbikes said:

Ok. So I’m unsure if I’ve  been accepted. But I’ve been given a login to critical waste system and filled out all the sections. Can’t seem to find a submit button at end so assume after I’ve filled all the details that’s it. Like I said still unsure if I’ve got a place, but seems my intial application/details was accepted. Don’t think the reference mattered as much due to last minute situation maybe. I guess they have to review all details to double check everything’s legit and then get an email if I actually have been accepted. We will see

You have to save at the bottom of each page. HTH.

[dutchbikes]

2 minutes ago, giantkatestacks said:

You have to save at the bottom of each page. HTH.

Yeah think I’ve done that. But Ill double check each section again.

[buddiepaul]

5 hours ago, Helsbels said:

Next question for Oxfam folk...Planning to pack as lightly as I can which is no mean feet for me. Tent is a 3 man pop up, will have a rucksack then probably a bag for lift type bag with my festival clothes in it and a camping chair, probably a case of cider. Is this ok to take on the Oxfam bus from Temple Meads?

 

Also any other tips for a first time volounteer much appreciated!

 

 

Not sure about the bus, but does not sound excessive. 

Take a plate, mug and cutlery to use in the Oxfam canteen.  They do have disposable plates to purchase for each meal, but best take your own.  Also take any pot snacks, porridge etc, as there are hot water urns available, with tea and coffee supplies provided as well.

[balti-pie]

Its a bit PG Tips at the oxfield, which if youre fussy about tea - and you should be, we all should be! - you might want to take a stash of your own decent tea. Im led to believe the coffee might be honking too but all coffee tastes of headaches and brown so its not really my business to be fair. . . . i appreciate it greatly though, the urn etc, its just unfathomable how manky the teaspoon gets in no time at all 😁 

[bob323]

28 minutes ago, balti-pie said:

Its a bit PG Tips at the oxfield, which if youre fussy about tea - and you should be, we all should be! - you might want to take a stash of your own decent tea. Im led to believe the coffee might be honking too but all coffee tastes of headaches and brown so its not really my business to be fair. . . . i appreciate it greatly though, the urn etc, its just unfathomable how manky the teaspoon gets in no time at all 😁 

when i went in 23 it was a fight to get your phone charged, luckly my power bank lasted

[Helsbels]

2 hours ago, buddiepaul said:

Not sure about the bus, but does not sound excessive. 

Take a plate, mug and cutlery to use in the Oxfam canteen.  They do have disposable plates to purchase for each meal, but best take your own.  Also take any pot snacks, porridge etc, as there are hot water urns available, with tea and coffee supplies provided as well.

 

1 hour ago, balti-pie said:

Its a bit PG Tips at the oxfield, which if youre fussy about tea - and you should be, we all should be! - you might want to take a stash of your own decent tea. Im led to believe the coffee might be honking too but all coffee tastes of headaches and brown so its not really my business to be fair. . . . i appreciate it greatly though, the urn etc, its just unfathomable how manky the teaspoon gets in no time at all 😁 

Thanks!! Only hot drinks I have are hot chocolate which is in my packing pile but thanks for the (PG)tip

[Kwendo]

what do we think the odds are that a few more oxfam places pop up the week before like in the last few years? Still trying to get one for a mate but since they released a bunch of them a couple of weeks back, I guess there can't really be any cancelled places left to go back in the pot.

[AlanFish23]

3 hours ago, balti-pie said:

Its a bit PG Tips at the oxfield, which if youre fussy about tea - and you should be, we all should be! - you might want to take a stash of your own decent tea. Im led to believe the coffee might be honking too but all coffee tastes of headaches and brown so its not really my business to be fair. . . . i appreciate it greatly though, the urn etc, its just unfathomable how manky the teaspoon gets in no time at all 😁 

Nothing wrong with PG Tips. The adverts with the monkeys still make me laugh hysterically even today. 

[sedra]

36 minutes ago, AlanFish23 said:

Nothing wrong with PG Tips. The adverts with the monkeys still make me laugh hysterically even today. 

Yes PG tips is my tipple! They don’t have decaf though so if you need that then bring your own! 

[dondo]

Recycling crew folk. I've just got my confirmation email. 

[Aragorn]

Me too. Now it's real lol

[Giraffe Man]

18 hours ago, dondo said:

Recycling crew folk. I've just got my confirmation email. 

Mine too

 

[agroovin]

23 hours ago, dutchbikes said:

Ok. So I’m unsure if I’ve  been accepted. But I’ve been given a login to critical waste system and filled out all the sections. Can’t seem to find a submit button at end so assume after I’ve filled all the details that’s it. Like I said still unsure if I’ve got a place, but seems my intial application/details was accepted. Don’t think the reference mattered as much due to last minute situation maybe. I guess they have to review all details to double check everything’s legit and then get an email if I actually have been accepted. We will see

You save each section as you have completed it when all the sections are filled out email Nat let her know it’s done she’ll check over it 

give it a day then login and it says congratulations your application is complete 

hope this helps

[stuie]

23 hours ago, balti-pie said:

Its a bit PG Tips at the oxfield, which if youre fussy about tea - and you should be, we all should be! - you might want to take a stash of your own decent tea. Im led to believe the coffee might be honking too but all coffee tastes of headaches and brown so its not really my business to be fair. . . . i appreciate it greatly though, the urn etc, its just unfathomable how manky the teaspoon gets in no time at all 😁 

 

The coffee is amongst the worst things I've ever had the pleasure of tasting!  Not even being a coffee snob, it's just rank!  I always take my own sachets... and personal spoon 🙂 

[dutchbikes]

1 hour ago, agroovin said:

You save each section as you have completed it when all the sections are filled out email Nat let her know it’s done she’ll check over it 

give it a day then login and it says congratulations your application is complete 

hope this helps

Sorry I should have updated this. Nat confirmed my place last night. Appreciate the help though. Also, appreciate everyone giving tips on potential ways to to get a volunteering place on here esp.@Emmilou182  I wouldn’t have messaged the recycling team without the post about you messaging them and being added to the waiting list. Feeling very grateful, especially after the mycause situation.

[Emmilou182]

28 minutes ago, dutchbikes said:

Sorry I should have updated this. Nat confirmed my place last night. Appreciate the help though. Also, appreciate everyone giving tips on potential ways to to get a volunteering place on here esp.@Emmilou182  I wouldn’t have messaged the recycling team without the post about you messaging them and being added to the waiting list. Feeling very grateful, especially after the mycause situation.

Amazing to hear the good news!!!!

 

More than happy to help ☺️👍

[cp89]

29 minutes ago, dutchbikes said:

Sorry I should have updated this. Nat confirmed my place last night. Appreciate the help though. Also, appreciate everyone giving tips on potential ways to to get a volunteering place on here esp.@Emmilou182  I wouldn’t have messaged the recycling team without the post about you messaging them and being added to the waiting list. Feeling very grateful, especially after the mycause situation.

Yes I'd like to echo this message!

 

This is what led to me emailing the recycling crew!

 

I'm now waiting to have my team/shifts confirmed, as they have said there's a chance I can work with my friend who recommended me.

[Pinhead]

This time next week I'll be camped up there. Just got back from doing the Glasto shop. Got enough painkillers to open a small pharmacy (have a dodgy tooth and sometimes get gout). Getting anxious already!

[Crazyfool01]

10 minutes ago, Pinhead said:

This time next week I'll be camped up there. Just got back from doing the Glasto shop. Got enough painkillers to open a small pharmacy (have a dodgy tooth and sometimes get gout). Getting anxious already!

Bonus is the dentist there will be quicker and easier to access than anywhere else in the U.K. 

[Pinhead]

38 minutes ago, Crazyfool01 said:

Bonus is the dentist there will be quicker and easier to access than anywhere else in the U.K. 

Heh yeah tho don't fancy root canal at Glasto if I'm being terribly honest but we'll see 😄