SSAFE Volunteers @ Leeds Festival
Join us for one of the UK's biggest festivals featuring headliners like Travis Scott, Chappell Roan and Bring me the Horizon! Be part of creating a safe, positive vibe for all attendees while soaking in the thrilling festival atmosphere. Secure your spot now! 🎉
Dates: 20/08/2025 - 25/08/2025
Location: Bramham Park, Leeds
Role: SSAFE Welfare Volunteer
Deposit: £60
Applications are now closed. We will reopen in January 2026.
What SSAFE Will Provide
Staff Camping Area
You wil have space to set up camp within a camping area dedicated to staff, with a car park next door.
Hot Water and Charging Facilities
Facilities at both the campsite and the welfare hub!
Festival Access Wristband
Before and after your shift, feel free to enjoy the music, food and vibes of the festival!
Welfare Training
Receive training from Megan, who is trained in mental health first aid and ASIST suicide prevention.
Hot Showers
The one thing that makes volunteering better then just attending! Have a hot shower in the staff camping area!
A fab time!
Becoming a SSAFE volunteer gives you the opportunity to make new friends and develop new skills - all while helping others and getting to enjoy the music!
What is a SSAFE Welfare Volunteer?
Becoming a SSAFE Welfare Volunteer means that you will support us in supporting attendees at the festival! This could include providing a listening ear, supporting with any queries, helping people get around the festival and ensuring everyone is having a fabulous time!
It is expected that volunteers work 3x 8 hour shifts between the Wednesday and the Monday of the festival (with many breaks!), giving plenty of time to go see your favourite artists!
How do I apply?
1 / Register your interest below by 14th July 2026
Please include any information that may be important for us to know (including if you are wanting to work with a friend) :)
2 / Attend an online interview (Rolling Dates)
This is a relaxed interview with Megan (the volunteer manager) to get to know you more!
3 / Attend the online training in August 2026
Attend one of the 3 training sessions that will be offered in the first week of August 2026..
See FAQs at the bottom of the page!
Register your interest for Leeds Festival 2026 here!
FAQs
Why do we have to pay a deposit?
We ask for a deposit to confirm your commitment as a volunteer and ensure we can rely on you to attend the festival as planned. This is standard practice for volunteering at large events like Leeds Festival, as it helps us manage logistics effectively and avoid no-shows, which can impact the support we provide to festival-goers.
Rest assured, your deposit will be fully refunded once you complete your volunteer shifts and meet the agreed requirements. If you’re unable to attend for genuine reasons, we’ll work with you to resolve the situation.
What do you have to do?
The tasks on the AIRHub can vary depending on the time of day and the shifts you’re working. During the day, you’ll typically assist festival-goers with directions, help them locate lost items, and provide general support. In the evenings, you might help reunite people with friends and offer assistance to those in need. The majority of the day shifts are sitting down.
Night shifts can be a bit more challenging, as some festival-goers may be intoxicated. If you’re considering a night shift, I’d be happy to discuss the details with you beforehand to ensure you feel comfortable and prepared.
How much do I have to work!
We expect volunteers to work 3 x 8 hour shifts between Wednesday 12pm and Monday 12pm, including a 30 minute break. The timings of these shifts will be 4am-12pm, 12pm-8pm and 8pm-4am. Volunteers who are able to are expected to work at least 1 overnight shift.
Is this work accessible?
We try our best to make volunteering with us as accessible as possible, however this relies on the organisers of the festival (Festival Republic). More information regarding accessibility will be released in due course.
What would a shift lead be required to do?
The shift lead will need to ensure that everyone has turned up for that shift, and be the main contact for the festival organisers at that time. They will also be in charge of scheduling breaks. Also, they will need to ensure a smooth handover at the end of their shift, making sure that there is at least 3 people on that stand at a time.