Become a Festival Volunteer, Join the Team Behind the Magic!
The Dauntsey Festival of Transport & Country Show wouldn’t be possible without our incredible team of volunteers. Every year, they help us transform nearly 70 acres of Wiltshire countryside into one of the most exciting family events of the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Whether you’re greeting visitors at the gate, helping park vintage vehicles, assisting with the dog show, or capturing the weekend on camera, there’s a role for everyone, and every pair of hands helps keep the show running smoothly.
Why Volunteer?
Volunteering at the Festival isn’t just about helping out, it’s about joining something special. You’ll:
- Enjoy the buzz of a major event from behind the scenesBenefits of Becoming a Volunteer
- Make a real contribution to your local community
- Be part of a welcoming, like-minded team
- Learn new skills or put existing ones to good use
- Gain experience for your CV, Duke of Edinburgh Award, or community service hours
What You’ll Get in Return
In return for your time, you’ll receive:
- Free entry to the show
- Free parking
- A free lunch on the day(s) you volunteer (Saturday–Monday)
- An invite to our legendary Volunteers’ Thank You BBQ
- New friendships and some brilliant memories!
Plus we always welcome new team members with hidden skills, maybe you have an engineering background or sound and lighting experience, you could have first aid qualifications or simply want to get stuck in and be helpful where you can!
Volunteering Roles
Come and join a great team of volunteers and enjoy a brilliant show as well! Areas where volunteers are needed include:
- Gate Team: Selling and checking tickets and stewarding at the entrance gate
- Arena Stewards: help in the main arena with displays and security
- Assisting with the setup and pack down days, the week before and week after the show
- Car Park Stewards: Assisting in the car parks
- Media Team: Helping with photography, video, social media and marketing
- Dog Show: Assisting with the dog show
- First Aid: Becoming one of our amazing first aid team
- Plus many more opportunities!
Register Now to Join Us
You can register your interest using the link below and we will be in touch soon if you have hidden talents or closer to the show if you are looking at general volunteering. This is also potentially a great opportunity for those looking for hours for their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award or another community volunteer certificate maybe with cadets or college!