Welcome to Hotbox Events, the home of Festival Republic's Campsite Assistance Team (CAT) and Helpful Arena Team (HAT) volunteers

Why Volunteer?

Work 3 x 8 hour shifts
Free Entry*
Free CAT T-Shirt
Secure Camping
Crew Cafe & Bar
Crew Toilets
Crew Showers
Fantastic Time

* A refundable security deposit is required

For which festivals?

Apply now via PAAM

Latest Volunteer News

Positions at Reading and Leeds!

Due to cancellations a limited number of positions have become available at the 2010 Reading Festival and 2010 Leeds Festival! We have just reopened applications within Hotbox ...

29 Jul 10

New Big Chill Staff Positions Available!

Hotbox Events has been asked to supply 3 extra (paid) staff for the Big Chill Festival! We need 3 people to drive the internal crew shuttle bus (minibus). This will mean ferrying ...

26 Jul 10

Big Chill Festival - Crew Shuttle Buses

Big Chill Republic has organised a free crew shuttle bus service to assist staff and volunteers in getting from the Great Malvern Station to the Big Chill Festival site and back! On ...

26 Jul 10

Hear from past volunteers

I worked at Reading 2007 and 2008, and I can't wait for 2009! I met some really great CATs that I'm looking forward to seeing again this year. There's plenty of time to enjoy ...

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