Volunteers are the friendly face of the Festival.

As the friendly face of the Festival, our volunteers help create unforgettable experiences for audiences, artists and visitors.

Whether you're looking to meet new people, gain new skills, support your community or be part of something extraordinary, volunteering with IF: Milton Keynes International Festival is a rewarding experience.

Many volunteers make lasting friendships, develop confidence and experience the pride of helping bring a world-class cultural event to the city. More than 200+ volunteers help deliver each Festival, supporting events across the programme and playing a vital role in its success.

Volunteer roles include:

Stewarding
Backstage crew
Technical support
Drivers
Administration
Publicity
Social Media
Event hosts
Customer service

Interested in volunteering at IF: 2027?
Join our mailing list and we'll send you information about volunteer opportunities as soon as applications open and the Festival programme is announced in early 2027.

“I volunteered at the Festivals in 2023 and 2025 and it was a fantastic experience. I loved the opportunity to contribute to some cutting-edge art and culture right on my doorstep."

"What a great sense of camaraderie. Everyone involved was genuinely friendly and helpful, and looked out for each other."