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More than 800 people volunter their time to make Rhythms of the World (ROTW) happen. A Committee of people work year-round in one of five groups - Performance, Income, Communications, Event and Volunteers - and they are joined by hundreds more generous people from Easter onwards. In the week before and after the festival, it's a case of 'all hands on deck!'
If you are able to give us four hours or more of your time, it would be great to hear from you. Simply send an email with HELP ROTW in the subject line to Jo and Alison at [email protected]. Please indicate if there is any particular area you would like to be involved in and how much time you can give us. A link to the list of current vacancies can be found at the top of this page. You can also complete the Expression of Interest Form at the bottom of this page - or give us a ring: Alison can be contacted on 07834 363626 and Jo on 07879 487445.
Rhythms of the World is more than a music festival. It is a year-round community activity with the unique capacity to involve people of all ages, races, abilities and backgrounds. We want ROTW to become an example of what can be achieved in the spirit of community co-operation.
You may have expertise that you can bring to ROTW or you can gain new skills and experience to improve your CV - or just to keep you busy! You'll probably make new friends and will definitely make a difference by supporting an important local community charity.
As the festival grows we need new volunteers to join our enthusiastic and friendly teams:
For a list of specific roles we need to fill please see our Current vacancies page.
Why do people volunteer to help run the annual Rhythms of the world festival? Because it’s fun and rewarding. Honestly – this is what our volunteers said when we asked them why they volunteer:
“Because I love it and love all the crew. It’s great fun but really hard work. Can’t wait for this year. Bring it on YEAY!”
Karen (sixth year of volunteering)
“It’s the best thing you can do – so rewarding and you meet some amazing people. I plan to do it every year from now on.”
Joe (sixth year of volunteering).
“Cos it’s great fun, the crew are all fun to be around and the work is hard, but the end result is so worthwhile. I went to Rhythms one year with my good friend Karen to support Blunt Beats at Bancroft Gardens. I got involved just by giving out flyers. I had such a great time, and over the years have got more and more involved to the point now I’m hooked, can’t wait for this year!”
Kim (sixth year)
“It’s long hard work, but with brilliant laughs with wonderful people. I bring more volunteers with me each year and they all have a fantastic time too.”
Chris (fifth year)
“A friend suggested it. Ended up lighting the market place stage in 2006 when the guy who was down on the list never showed up. After that it kinda stuck until the past two years where holidays have been poorly placed over the weekend.”
Alex (sixth year)
“I loved it and want to do the same this year. I arranged for the guy I support (in my job) to do it and couldn’t stop myself joining in! Plus my son Merrick has been volunteering for the three years.”
Barbara (first time in 2010)
“I wanted to do something other than work! Started out taking minutes at the meetings, then bucket shaking, and have more recently been involved with stewarding, out in the thick of it and behind the scenes. Really enjoy the mix of people and the satisfaction you get from the success of the ROTW.”
Sara
“I do it because if I don’t, who will?”
Leon (fourth year)
We regularly send out information about the festival, fringe events, artist line-up and calls for help. If you are interested uin any of these things please signup.
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