Sat 17th - Fri 23rd August 2019

   Whitby Folk Week Stewarding - FAQ and T&Cs

Why would I want to be a volunteer steward?        

• Be an ambassador, learn new skills, make new friends and it’s great fun!        
• Be part of the team, without whom the festival wouldn’t be possible        
• Become the eyes and ears of the festival
• Make a big difference to everyone’s festival         
• You get a free week long season ticket and free camping. This is worth over £200.

Am I eligible to apply?

• You must be aged over 16 by the 17th Aug 2019.

• If you are under 18 we will need permission from your parent or guardian, and the roles you can volunteer for may be limited to the bigger venue teams.

• You must be committed to be being part of a team.
• You are able to volunteer for an average of 4hrs per day.        
• In return you get a free season ticket.        

How do I apply?                                                    

• Please complete the online application as soon as possible. The earlier you apply, the more likely you are to get your preferred role.

• You will get an automatic email response when you fill in your application - this includes a summary of your application and a link enabling you to edit your information. If you don’t get this email please let us know using the email address below, the most likely explanation is a typo in your email address so please don’t just apply again.

• Please fill in the whole application form even if you steward regularly. Filling in the form really helps us with admin and ensures we have up to date contact information for you.
• If your circumstances change, please let us know immediately. If it is just a little change, for example a change in your car registration for the campsite, then you can just alter your application via the link on the email confirming your application.
• In late spring we will confirm if your application has been successful. Then in early August we will confirm teams and send out rotas.

Other things you should know …

• Applications are reviewed and will place you in the most suitable team. We try our best to take your preferences into account but some roles and times of day are always more popular than others. We want all our volunteers to have the best festival possible but can give no guarantees that you will get your first choice of venue.
• You are expected to work the hours allocated to you. Anyone who fails to honour their stewarding commitments without a valid reason will have their ticket revoked and future applications may be turned down.
• Please prioritise your stewarding duties even if they clash with events you want to attend. It may be possible to swop shifts in advance by letting us or your team leader know.
• Drinking alcohol whilst on shift is not allowed and you must be below the legal drink-drive limit at the start of your shift.
• The campsite will be open from mid afternoon on Fri 16th August. The exact time will be confirmed nearer the time.
• Dogs are not allowed on the festival campsite or in many of the venues.

More questions?

If you have any further questions just email us - whitby.stewards@gmail.com 

We will get back to you asap but please note that the whole festival is organised and run by volunteers - we have lives too! :)

Hopefully see you at Whitby Folk Week 2019!