If you’d like to join the Lakefest volunteering team in 2024, please create a profile now.

Set in the sublimely picturesque Eastnor Castle Deer Park in Hereford, Lakefest prides itself on creating a hugely enjoyable, family friendly festival where music, entertainment, family activities, fairground rides and creativity collide to produce an unmeasured Festival that will capture the hearts and minds of attendees, regardless of age.

Based on the ethos of being “all inclusive and family friendly” there is a whole program of activities, music and entertainment set in the secure confines of a stunning natural valley, which is overlooked by the exquisite Eastnor Castle. For more information about this festival, please see the Lakefest website.

Wednesday 7th – Sunday 11th August 2024

£££ Deposit payment required for this festival – Click here for deposit information

In return for volunteering you will receive access to the festival, including free camping/live-in vehicle pass and/or parking. And also gain early access, so you can camp from Tuesday, a day before the customers arrive.

The majority of the audience arrive early for this event on Wednesday and Thursday, and subsequently we would welcome volunteers that are available on these days to help greet the guests.

Option 1: Early Arrivals Team (WED/THU/FRI)

Helping greet customers to site, this team involves working a 6hr shift Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, which leaves you the rest of the festival free to enjoy yourself. All shifts will fall within the hours of 9am and 10pm.

Approx. 18hrs total. 80 places available.

Option 2: Arrivals & Campsites Team (THU/SAT/SUN)

Helping greet customers to site and over the weekend keeping everything running smoothly, so that everyone has a great weekend. This involves working 6hrs Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, which leaves you the rest of the festival free to enjoy yourself. All shifts will fall within the hours of 9am and 9pm.

Approx. 18hrs total. 30 places available.

Option 3: Arena Info & Viewing Platform Team (THU/FRI/SAT/SUN)

Helping greet family groups to the arena, providing information and directing customers. Also covering the viewing platform access ramp. This involves working a 5.5hr shift per day Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. All shifts will fall within the hours of 11am and 10pm.

Approx. 21.5hrs total. 12 places available.

Option 4: Weekend & Departures Team (SAT/SUN/MON)

Helping over the weekend to keep everything running smoothly, so that everyone has a great weekend and leaves site safely on Monday morning. This involves working a 6hr shift Saturday, Sunday and also 5hrs on Monday morning. All shifts will fall within the hours of 8am and 9pm.

Approx. 17hrs total. 10 places available.

Option 5: Weekend Team (FRI/SAT/SUN)

Helping over the weekend to greet guests to the festival. This involves working a 6hr shift each day Friday, Saturday and Sunday. All shifts will fall within the hours of 9am and 10pm.

Approx. 18hrs total. 12 places available.