Volunteers are the friendly face of the Festival

Motivated by being part of something extraordinary, Festival volunteers meet new friends, have fun, gain a sense of pride and achievement, 'give something back' to the city and the community, and in some cases their experience counts towards furthering their careers.

The Festival is delivered with the help of over 200 volunteers who support all of the events in the programme, and undertake tasks including:

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

We welcome interest from people of all backgrounds and abilities. To find out more information or to register your interest in being a volunteer at IF: 2025, contact: volunteerfestival@stables.org

“I volunteered at the Festivals in 2018 and 2021 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."