PAID & VOLUNTARY WORK OPPORTUNITIES
The Events Management programmes at Manchester Met work in partnership with a number of organisations to provide a range of paid and voluntary work opportunities.
HAP SOLUTIONS GROUP
Sign up to Hap Solutions for opportunities to work at festivals across the UK. From organising staff to working the bars, your role is to ensure that customers are safe and can enjoy their weekend exactly as it was meant to be. For experienced bar staff, there’s potential for supervisory roles and management positions.
WILD RUMPUS
Sign up to Wild Rumpus for an opportunity to volunteer at Timber Festival and Just So Festival. Wild Rumpus is a social enterprise events company in its 13th year, who produce large scale outdoor family arts events, most often in wild natural landscapes. We believe that when families engage together in the highest quality arts in the great outdoors, something quite amazing can happen. We produce events all year-round including Timber and Just So festivals as well as Lanterns at Chester Zoo, Hampton Court Light Trail.
PARKLIFE 2024
Parklife is currently seeking volunteers for the 2024 festival.
This is fantastic opportunity for any events management student as it provides industry experience and good insight into the inner workings of a festival, as well as free entry into the event! The festival organisers are also happy to provide references to those using it for work placements.
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There are several positions available for volunteers, all include a maximum 8 hour shift, with the rest of the time free to enjoy the festival. Students can specify preferences during the registration process for the available positions:
1. Wristband exchange
2 Artist Liaison Runners