**The information below applies to 2024 - check back soon for 2025 information and open applications.**
Here you can find out:
- what the Steward & Gate Crew does
- what you need to be able to commit to
- additional roles
- how to volunteer
- what stewarding at GEA involves
Stewards help to look after everyone at the gathering. Being part of the steward crew can be a lot of fun, with many people returning to do it again year after year.
Key roles include:
- welcoming and processing new arrivals at the gate
- helping direct on-site traffic, including showing them where to park
- helping people to find their way safely around the site
- using walkie-talkies to communicate with other stewards
You don't need special skills and will receive training in your particular role.
If you wish to steward with us, you need to be:
- Eighteen or over
- Openhearted with an enthusiastic approach
- Friendly and interested in helping people
- Able to be assertive when required
- You will also need to have the right to work in the UK
Most people find stewarding with us a very enjoyable experience. However, in offering to help in this way, you will be taking on a job that may be quite busy and demanding at times, so please consider this before applying.
Key Dates
- Arrive Tuesday 10th September, in time for signing in and induction session at 4.45pm, followed by dinner at 6pm with your new teammates
- First shift on Wednesday 11th September
- Work your last shift on Sunday 15th September
- Leave site on Monday 16th September
In return, you will receive:
- Training and support in your role
- A ticket to the gathering
- Whatever vehicle pass you need
- Dharma input every day
- Vegan food (all meals per day, and hot drinks from dinner on Tuesday 10th Sep to breakfast Monday 16th Sep)
There may be an opportunity for you to take on a supervisory role. For that, we ask that you have either been to Buddhafield or Green Earth Awakening before (in any capacity) or be familiar with stewarding or supervising at other festivals or events.
Please indicate on the application form if you are interested in a supervisory role.
Please apply below.