Become a Volunteer
Sign Up As a Volunteer Here!Sign Up As a Volunteer Here!Festivals you can volunteer at:
Sweden Rock
Jelling Musikfestival
Heartland
Copenhell
Roskilde Festival
Smukfest
Good to know before you apply as a Volunteer!
Before you submit your application, take a moment to read through the sections below. You'll find everything you need to know about how to apply, what your role will involve, and what you'll get in return. Then you can apply with confidence and know exactly what to expect.
By volunteering with Volt, you'll gain solid experience within the event and festival industry - the kind that looks great on any CV. You'll also become part of an amazing community, surrounded by like-minded people who share your passion for festivals and events.⚡️
In addition to that, you'll get a wristband granting free access to the festival, one meal ticket for each shift, free snacks and drinks during your shifts, a Volt charger with service during the festival, and an absolutely unforgettable experience. On top of that, you'll also get a discount on some of our other services, such as swapping soundbox batteries.✨✨
To become a volunteer at Volt, you need to submit an application through our volunteer portal at volunteer.getvolt.dk, where you'll be asked to answer a number of questions. We do not accept applications by email.
What happens after I've submitted my application?
Once you've submitted your application through our volunteer portal, we'll review it as quickly as possible. We process applications on an ongoing basis and offer spots as we find the right candidates for our various teams, provided there are open positions available.
If you're offered a spot on the team, you'll receive an email letting you know you've been accepted. That same email will also include a guide to the next steps, so you're well prepared to become a part of Volt.
If there isn't an open spot on the team you applied for, you'll be placed on our waiting list. In that case, we'll contact you if a spot becomes available on the team.
How do you prioritize people on the waiting list?
When we select our volunteers, we generally prioritize the applications that came in first. That's why we always recommend submitting your application as early as possible. However, we don't only look at when the application was sent. We also place great importance on what you write in your application, and we assess whether you'd be a good fit as a volunteer at Volt. We want to put together a team of volunteers who have the motivation, the right skills, and who fit well into the community at Volt. So it's also very much about showing us in your application why you specifically would be a good match for the team.💛
How do I sign up together with my friend
You each need to submit your own application through our volunteer portal at volunteer.getvolt.dk, since the profiles are individual. It's a good idea to submit your applications at the same time, so you end up next to each other on the waiting list - this increases the chance that you'll both get a spot on the team. You're also more than welcome to write in your application that you'd like to volunteer together with your friend "insert friend's name."
My friend got offered a spot, but I haven't - what do I do?
We completely understand that you'd like to enjoy the festival atmosphere together with your friends! If your friends have gotten a spot on the team and you haven't yet, please send us an email - then we'll see what we can offer.💛
You can read more about our terms and conditions here: getvolt.dk/frivillige-betingelser
Good to know before the festival!
Don't worry - if you've been offered a spot as a volunteer with us, we'll send you all the important information by email before the festival starts, so you'll be fully prepared! In the meantime, you can find plenty to read here.
Why do I have to pay a deposit?
When you're offered a spot as a volunteer at Volt, your spot is only finally reserved once your deposit of 600 DKK has been paid. We only charge the deposit to make sure people show up for their shifts. Once you've completed your shifts and the festival is over, your deposit will be refunded.✨
How do I pay my deposit?
To pay your deposit, simply log in at our volunteer portal volunteer.getvolt.dk, and a pop-up will appear where you can pay your deposit. Please note that you can only pay the deposit once you've been offered a spot as a volunteer.
How much time do I have to pay the deposit?
As a general rule, you have 14 days from the time you're offered a spot to pay your deposit. However, as the festival approaches, we may need to shorten the payment deadline. We do this to make sure we have an accurate overview of which volunteers we can count on, so we can plan staffing as effectively as possible and offer any available spots to others on the waiting list. We'll send you an email if we shorten the payment deadline.⚡️
I don't want to pay the deposit - can I still be a volunteer?
Paying your deposit is a requirement to become a volunteer. This means you cannot volunteer with us if you don't wish to pay the deposit.
When? Booking opens no later than 3 weeks before the festival. Once your festival has announced the full music programme with set times, you'll receive an email where you can select your shifts. You'll get a heads-up by email at least 24 hours before we open shift booking so you can be ready to book the package that suits you best. Booking is first come, first served.
How? A package solution you choose yourself on volunteer.getvolt.dk. All shifts are divided into shift packages. You choose from available packages. You cannot swap shifts. You can book the same shift package and location as your friend so you can work together. If you're more than 3 friends, we recommend splitting into groups and choosing the same package in different locations – that way you work and have time off at the same time.
The deposit secures your commitment to your shifts. You'll receive a full refund after the festival if you complete all scheduled shifts. You can cancel and reclaim your deposit up to one month before the festival starts, or one month before your individual shift if you sign up earlier. Send cancellation requests to volunteer@getvolt.dk.
More information about this will be sent by email as we get closer to the festival.
How do I deregister as a volunteer?
If you no longer wish to volunteer with us, please let us know as soon as possible by emailing volunteer@getvolt.dk.
Will I get my deposit back if I no longer wish to volunteer?
If you deregister as a volunteer more than one month before the festival starts, we'll refund your deposit. If you deregister less than one month before the festival starts, we're unfortunately unable to refund your deposit.
Please note: If you're part of a team with shifts before the festival begins (e.g. the Build team), the deadline is calculated based on your first shift, not the festival's opening day. This means you must deregister at least one month before your first shift in order to get your deposit back.
Good to know during the festival!
Yes. You need to bring your own tent, sleeping mat, and similar gear.
For your shift, you'll be given a Volt t-shirt and cap/bucket hat to wear. For everything else, find inspiration in packing lists online – pack for a festival!
Dear parents. In recent years we've received many questions from parents who are perhaps sending their child off to their very first festival, or a bigger festival than they've been to before. So here are answers to the most common questions from parents over the years.
Accommodation: Most people sleep in tents they bring themselves. At some festivals you can rent equipment on-site. At several festivals there is a volunteer camp which tends to be quieter at night. It's up to the volunteer whether they want to stay there or with the other guests.
Working hours: How much volunteers work depends on the specific festival – see above. We naturally follow all applicable rules on rest periods, and volunteers under 18 may not work between midnight and 6am.
Information: All volunteers have a profile at volunteer.getvolt.dk where we continuously post updates and information. Shift packages are also booked there.
Supervision: We don't supervise the areas where volunteers stay or monitor them when they're off shift. We are experienced festival-goers ourselves, and if anyone needs help they can always call our volunteer phone line. We do what we can to make sure everyone has a great experience. We know it can be tough at a festival – especially the first time! In all camping areas there are always wardens and social workers in vests who can help if needed.
Medical help: There are always skilled first aiders ready to help if something goes wrong. We cannot force anyone to see a first aider, but we strongly encourage it if a volunteer calls us and is unsure. Emergency contact details are collected during registration, and we will call you if something happens.
Want more responsibility?
We have more roles than just volunteer. Read about the opportunities and apply if you think it's something for you!
