Hulme Community Garden Centre is once again opening its historic gates to welcome Green Island Festival this summer, on the 6th of June, 25th of July and the 5th of September.

This community-led festival, located just a stone's throw from the University of Manchester campus, aims to combat the gentrification of Hulme by hosting a diverse and eclectic line-up of more than 60 live bands and DJs across five stages between the Garden Centre and the Niamos Radical Arts Centre on Warwick Street.

Like last year, to ensure the smooth running of Green Island Festival, we require a dedicated team of stewards. But this year Green Island is bigger than ever, with an even larger roster of artists and performers, so we will be looking to hire a larger team of chatty and approachable volunteering staff to make sure that the festival goes off without a hitch!

Roles & Responsibilities

Site Set Up: 

• Help out with stage construction, design and putting those finishing touches to the festival site.
• Shifts: Thursday (10:00 to 14:00) and/or Friday (10:00 to 14:00) and or Saturday (09:00 to 13:00).

Toilet Attendants & Queue Management

• Manage queues at the toilets
• Distribute toilet paper if needed
• Help keep queue flowing
• Shifts: Saturday 13:00 to 17:00 or 17:00 to 21:00.

 Box Office

• Welcome guests as they arrive
• Check tickets and securely attach wristbands
• Be friendly but efficient – you’re the first face people see!
• Shifts: Saturday 12:00 to 14:00 or 14:00 to 18:00

Gate Stewards

• Monitor entry points to the site
• No wristband = no entry. Be strict and consistent
• If you have any issues, immediately radio your supervisor
• Stay alert and visible
• Shifts: 12:00 to 16:00 or 16:00 to 20:00

Food Stall 

• Take orders and offer some support on the pizza stall.
• Shifts: 13:00 to 17:00 or 16:00 to 20:00.

What You’ll Receive

In return for volunteering, you will receive:

• Free entry to the festival
• Behind-the-scenes festival experience
• Opportunity to gain experience in live events and festival operations
• Volunteer reference upon request
• Priority consideration for future festival opportunities
• A selection of non-alcholic drinks provided in the Volunteer Office

Shift Information

• Volunteer shifts are 4 hours long
• Due to the short shift length, scheduled breaks are not provided
• Volunteers will have time to enjoy the festival before or after their shift
• Some roles may involve outdoor work and standing for long periods
• Please ensure you eat and hydrate before your shift begins
• For those volunteering on the day of the festival, there is an induction and tour from 10:30am.

What To Bring

Please bring:

• A fully charged phone
• Waterproof clothing (this is Manchester!)
• Comfortable footwear
• Your own water bottle
• A positive attitude and willingness to help

Provided on arrival:

• High-vis vest (where required)
• Green Island Festival volunteer T-shirt
• Site briefing and tour

Sign up now on the Manchester Community Central website, specifying which festival you are available to volunteer at and which role you would like to do.