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Step into our vibrant community of the heart and bring your presence, curiosity, and care to Leela during our Festival season!

Volunteering here goes beyond completing tasks. It is an invitation to explore a conscious way of living, working, and relating — where contribution, connection, and festival joy come together.

Volunteering offers an opportunity to support the smooth running of our events while experiencing community life from the inside. Our approach is rooted in the values of authentic connection, love, totality, co-creative community, and personal evolution. Alongside practical contribution, volunteers are invited to explore Work as Meditation — bringing presence, awareness, and care into everyday tasks.

Whether supporting behind the scenes or welcoming guests, volunteers play an essential role in creating a warm, well-held festival environment.

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Festival Volunteers

Festival volunteering at Leela is connected to our seasonal events and runs during the spring & summer months.

Festival volunteers take part in all aspects of event preparation and running, from set-up and logistics to supporting workshops, catering, and taking care of communal spaces.

Festival volunteers work five hours each day, and the rest of the time can be spent enjoying the festival, connecting with the community, and taking part in workshops, evening offerings, and celebration.

The work is rich and diverse, offering an immersion in community life, connection, and shared celebration. This pathway is perfect for those who enjoy a dynamic and hands-on environment, and wish to experience the pulse of Leela at its busiest & most vibrant.

Up to 5 hours of Volunteering per day.

Participation in morning gatherings and volunteer sharings

Supporting festival preparation, event flow, and closing

We ask all volunteers to:

  • Commit fully to their agreed dates and roles
  • Arrive on time for shifts
  • Carry out tasks with care and responsibility
  • Communicate clearly with the team and coordinators

Roles vary depending on the festival and may include:

  • Event set-up and decoration
  • Kitchen assistance and food preparation
  • Housekeeping and space preparation
  • Dishes

  • Ambassador / welcome desk support

  • Car parking and stewarding
  • Coffee shop or bar support
  • Tea table and breakfast set-up

  • Access to festival workshops and activities outside volunteering hours
  • All meals included – we provide a breakfast buffet and two delicious vegetarian cooked meals per day.
  • Unlimited tea and shared community spaces
  • A clear work schedule with defined hours
  • Experience being part of the Leela community team
  • Opportunities to connect, learn, and contribute in a supportive environment
  • A dedicated volunteer support team
  • Access to some sessions around your shifts, when participation is open to volunteers
  • Inclusion in community life and shared spaces
  • Support, guidance, and clear communication throughout your stay Volunteering at Leela. Ideal for those who value presence, learning, contribution, and community living.

To help cover festival costs, volunteers contribute:

  • £10 per night during the festival (No contribution on preparation or days after festival)

Accommodation options:

  • Free camping with your own tent gear or campervan*

  • Dormitory accommodation: £5 per night during festival dates (limited availability)

  • No dorm cost on preparation or days after festival

Example:

If a festival runs Thursday–Monday (4 nights) and you stay for 7 nights including set-up and integration days, you would pay:

£10 × 4 festival nights = £40

Optional dorm: £5 × 4 nights = £20

Total =

  • £40 if camping or bring your campervan* for 7 nights
  • £60 for the 7 night stay in a dorm (including dorm for all 7 nights)
  • * if you require a hook up for electricity for your campervan there is a £5 per night cost for each night

From previous festival seasons, we’ve found that volunteers benefit greatly from arriving early and settling into the space before the high energy of the festival begins.

For this reason, we ask volunteers to commit to a minimum stay of one week, including preparation and set-up days. This supports both your integration into the community and the smooth running of the festival.

Each festival has different arrival and departure dates — please check the individual festival listings below.

If you cannot attend the full requested dates, you are still welcome to apply and share your availability. Priority will be given to those who can commit to the full period.

At The Leela Centre, festival volunteering isn’t just work, it’s a shared living and learning experience where we support each other, participate in festival life, and co-create community together. To make this experience sustainable, fair, and nourishing for everyone, we ask volunteers to contribute £10 per day during the festival period.

Would you like to volunteer at Emergent Eros?

Since this is a closed festival, there are two different ways of volunteering: as a participating volunteer that can attend the festival and as a non-participating volunteer.

There are different options. To apply follow the instructions carefully in the document below.

Apply for festival volunteering

If you’re ready for the next step then please fill in this form and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your application.

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