Leeds Festival 2010

Campsite Assistant Teams (CATs) _ FULL

ALL POSITIONS FOR CATS are NOW FULL

You can gain free entrance to this summer's Leeds Festival by joining our Campsite Assistant Teams (CATs). The CATs play a big part in creating a good atmosphere and helping all to get the most out of their festival - by being there and helping people you can help us achieve this!

The CAT role can include:

• Assisting festival goers with directions.
• Helping festival goers carry their belongings and pitch their tents.
• Answering questions about performances and line-ups.
• Reporting back to management re any problems e.g. a build-up of litter or faulty facilities.
• Working with Fire Safety, Medical and Security teams as required.

All CATs are provided with:

• A Crew Pass, Info Pack and Uniform.
• Camping facilities in a secure crew area.
• Access to the crew café, bar, toilets, and showers!
• A t-shirt you can keep to prove you worked at the festival!
• Time to enjoy the show – you only work 3 x 8 hr shifts (24 hrs in total throughout the festival) - all CAT staff and volunteers are welcome to enjoy the festival when off-shift!

To apply you will need to:

• Be 18 or over before the date of arrival below.
• Be available to arrive at the Leeds Festival site by 20:00 at the latest on Wednesday 25th August 2010 - you're welcome to arrive from midday on Tuesday 24th. Please note the shifts are allocated on a first come first served basis.
• Be available for a briefing at either 11:00 or 21:00 on Wednesday 25th August.
• Be available to work 3 x 8 hour shifts at any time between 13:00 Wednesday 25th (or midnight Wednesday if arriving for the later briefing) and 16:00 Monday 30th.
• Be prepared to wear a CAT uniform when on-shift (provided on site).
• Report in every two hours to your area supervisor with information, or immediately in the case of any problems.
• Supply photographic ID on arrival.
• Provide a refundable security deposit of £225.00 GBP.

More info:

For more information please visit: www.HotboxEvents.com 

Or you can email: info@hotboxevents.com 

Or you can just go straight to the online application here: https://hotboxevents.paamapplication.co.uk/

Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) - FULL

ALL POSITIONS HAVE NOW BEEN FILLED

We are looking for a team of Environmental Health Monitors to monitor sanitation on our behalf. These posts are particularly suitable, but not exclusive to students studying for qualifications in Environmental Studies or Environmental Health. Our Manager will be happy to sign off on any progress or appraisal logs if required.

You will be specifically responsible for reporting back on all sanitation issues to the Environmental Health Monitor Manager.

This might involve:
• Inspecting campsites / guest area / production areas for a build up of litter 
• Inspecting toilet blocks throughout the site to check that they have the necessary infrastructure ie signage, lighting etc and that they have been cleaned and serviced.
• Inspecting hand-washing facilities throughout the site to check that they are working and that there is no build up of litter 
• Inspecting water points to ensure that they are working, are free from litter and that the taps are not leaking
You are not expected to do anything other than report back on these issues regularly to enable the cleaning, plumbing and toilet contractors to prioritise their work load and to ensure that your Manager is kept fully briefed about sanitation issues at all times. You will gain free entry to the festival.

You will need to:
• Be 18 or over
• Be available at 10am on Wednesday 25th August onsite for a briefing 
• Work 3 x 8 hour shifts or 6 x 4 hour shifts (we are unable to allocate specific shifts but you can apply to swap any shift you are given via your Manager).  The rest of the time you are free to enjoy the festival.
• Report in every two hours to your Manager with information or immediately in the case of any serious sanitation issue.
• Provide us with a returnable deposit cheque by post for £225 in advance. This will be cashed and then reimbursed once you have completed your shifts.
• Also please bring along some photographic ID.

We will:
• Provide you with a thorough briefing
• Provide camping facilities in a separate area with toilets and hot showers
• Offer the opportunity for you to complete studies relevant to your course.

Oxfam Stewards - FULL

ALL POSITIONS HAVE NOW BEEN FILLED 

Oxfam Festival Stewarding: Application forms are now available to apply to steward with Oxfam at a number of music festivals during the Summer.

To steward you must be 18 or over and willing to work 3 x 8 hour shifts. In return, we will provide you with full training, a separate camping area with toilets and showers, a meal ticket per shift, chance to make new friends and the opportunity to help raise £850,000 for Oxfam.

To apply go to www.oxfam.org.uk/festivals, or call 0870 010 8553

charity number: 202918

Green Messengers

All positions have now been filled. Please check back next year for 2011 information.