Volunteer at Compass Festival 2025

Compass Festival is not-for-profit and volunteer-run, and it couldn’t happen without its event volunteers! From welcoming audiences to supporting artists and keeping venues running smoothly, volunteers are the heart of the festival.

We’re looking for confident, reliable, and friendly people to join our team for the second edition of Compass Festival taking place on Friday 17 & Saturday 18 October 2025. Whether you’re a student, an aspiring events professional, a musician, or simply a passionate music fan, volunteering is a brilliant way to get involved, meet new people, and support Folkestone’s grassroots music scene.

What you’ll get in return

• A free weekend wristband to enjoy the festival in your downtime outside of your volunteer shift(s).
• Behind-the-scenes experience of an independent, DIY festival to put on your CV.
• A chance to connect with artists, audiences, and like-minded music lovers.
• The satisfaction of helping create something truly special in your town.

Roles available include

• Venue Stewards (our biggest need): greeting audiences, checking wristbands, selling tickets on the door, supporting artists, keeping venues safe and welcoming.
• Street Marshals: helping audiences find their way between venues, giving out programmes.
• Social Media Content Creators: capturing and sharing the buzz of the weekend.
• Photographers & Videographers: documenting performances and festival moments (great portfolio opportunity for newcomers, and a way to help the festival grow for experienced ones!).
• Flyering & Promo Helpers: spreading the word locally in the run-up.

Full role descriptions can be found here.

Essentials

• Volunteers must be 18+ (on or before 17 October 2025).
• Shifts last around 4-5 hours. The minimum commitment is one shift, but more is always welcome!
• We ask for reliability, positivity, and a willingness to muck in with the DIY spirit.

Ready to Join?

We’re hoping to recruit 25–30 volunteers this year to support our growing festival. If that sounds like you, register via the button below.