Could you join us as a volunteer at one of the many festivals and events we attend across the United Kingdom?
The Connexion is seeking out opportunities for the Methodist Church to be present as a national team at major events across the country and we would love people from across the country to join us on our various outreach teams. We are committed to developing inclusive teams and ensuring there is a space and a role for anyone and everyone, so whoever you are, you are welcome. Volunteering at festivals and events includes:
- Engaging with members of the public or event attendees, and speaking confidently, openly and authentically (never judgmentally) about meaningful topics, including their faith.
- Offering hospitality and a warm welcome to people who engage with us at events, as well as being attentive to the space we’re in, making sure it is inviting and safe.
- Noticing God and joining in with the fun, whether that’s rolling content, interactive activities and programmed content.
You can view a more comprehensive volunteer role description here. Please note, this is a generic (not specific to a particular event) role description
Volunteering at festivals and events is a brilliant opportunity, but don’t just take our word for it, here’s what some of our past volunteers say:
"Volunteering with the Methodist Church at Greenbelt festival has become an important part of my year; I get far more out of it than I put in, and come away feeling part of something bigger than myself."
Lucy Zwolinska - Greenbelt Volunteer
Express an interest here.
Filling out this form does not guarantee you a place in the volunteer team at any event. We will be in touch to let you know if this application has been successful.
Find out more about our Festivals & Events
National Wedding Show
The NWS is the UK’s leading wedding planning event where you can find everything you need to bring your dream wedding day to life under one roof.
Greenbelt Festival
Greenbelt is somewhere to come together once a year, where you’re as likely to dream up a better world as you are to dance and debate, to pray and to party.
Edinburgh Fringe
For one week we join in with the fun of the Fringe hosting an ‘encounter’ space in Nicolson Square, as well as a pop-up conversation space right on the Royal Mile
3Generate
To find out all about 3Generate and register your interest in volunteering visit the dedicated 3Generate webpage linked to below.
Silverstone GP
This will be our second year at the Silverstone GP and the first year we look to host our own engagement space after a year of missional listening in 2024.
Cheltenham Literature Festival
Cheltenham Literature Festival is the world’s longest-running literature festival, leading the way in celebrating the written and spoken word.
Cliff Fest
Cliff Festival is an annual gathering at Cliff College in Derbyshire, the festival is full of spirit-filled worship, Bible teaching and activities for people and families of all ages.
Solas Festival
Each year Solas creates a temporary community, gathering together a diverse mix of folk for a relaxed weekend where all can thrive and have a ball.
Comic Con
This will be our second year at Comic Con and the first year we look to host our own engagement space having gone along as missional listeners last year.