Applications to volunteer with us for First Light Festival 2024 are now open.
We have another really exciting and ambitious programme planned for the festival this Summer, and we need enthusiastic, committed and friendly people to help us bring it to Lowestoft!
As a volunteer you will be an essential part of our team, helping us in all sorts of ways with stewarding events, artist liaison, box office, evaluation and helping visitors find their way around. Each shift is 4 hours and you can do as many shifts as you like over the festival.
In return we hope to provide you with an opportunity to meet new people, try new things, gain work and life experience and be part of something truly special!
To find out more about what we do at First Light Festival, and what we can offer volunteers, please read the Volunteer Role Description Document below.
How to apply:
To apply, please fill out the Volunteer Application Form through the link below, or if you’d prefer, email our Volunteer Coordinator Kate at volunteer@firstlightlowestoft.com.
You might want to read the Volunteer Role Description Document first, as this will give you an idea of what we can offer, and what area of volunteering might be of particular interest to you.
If you would like large print versions of the application form and role description document, please email Kate at volunteer@firstlightlowestoft.com.
If you have questions around access requirements, or would like to discuss any specific ways we could help you to participate, please let us know by emailing Kate at volunteer@firstlightlowestoft.com.
Key dates:
Final briefing Friday 21 June on the beach at 6.30pm
Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 June for the Festival!
While you’re here, give us a follow on Facebook and Instagram for volunteering, participation and festival updates.
Volunteers for First Light Festival must be 16+. If you are under 18 we will require parental permission. Some of the roles we have are only for over 18’s.
Volunteering: In Your Own Words
‘What struck me most about volunteering for the First Light Festival was the sense of community pride and camaraderie every one of local volunteers had. We had great fun showing off our fantastic seaside to out-of-town visitors. We’re so used to our little corner of the UK that we forget how special it is and seeing it anew through their eyes was magical.’
Alice, 2019 Volunteer
‘I’ve spent all my summers in Lowestoft since I was a kid so it holds a lot of memories for me. Volunteering for First Light was a great opportunity for me to feel more connected to the community. I can sometimes feel a little bit anxious going to new things and meeting new people, but volunteering gives you support and a useful role, it definitely helped me to enjoy the festival more.‘
Milly, 2019 Volunteer