Stewards: Wickham Festival 2026 (30th Jul - 2nd Aug)

Stewards: Wickham Festival 2026 (30th Jul - 2nd Aug)

Posted for Wickham Festival

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At Wickham Festival, we ask volunteers to work 3 x 4/5 hours shifts over the festival weekend in return for free entry to the festival.

Dates: Thursday 30th July - Sunday 2nd August 2026.

What skills do I need?

A Wickham Festival Steward should be able to:

• Be friendly, approachable, and welcoming to festival goers.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with members of the public and other staff.
• Give accurate directions and basic festival information.
• Remain calm under pressure and use good judgement.
• Stay alert and maintain good situational awareness.
• Observe and be able to report issues promptly to Security, First Aid, or a Steward Leader where appropriate.
• Check wristbands, passes, and access permissions accurately.
• Follow instructions and adapt to changing roles or priorities.
• Work well as part of a team and support fellow stewards.
• Be reliable, punctual, and attend all allocated shifts.
• Help manage queues, crowds, and pedestrian flow safely.
• Keep emergency exits, access routes, and emergency access lanes clear.
• Treat everyone with respect, patience, and fairness, including disabled customers and those requiring additional assistance.
• Use radios professionally (where issued) and pass on clear, concise information.
• Prioritise the safety and wellbeing of festival goers, staff, volunteers, and themselves at all times.