Students, young people and festival lovers are invited to gain valuable work experience and boost their CVs all while enjoying the music, mystery and magic of Northern Ireland’s leading music and arts festival.

With most employers looking for go-getting types who can show a can-do attitude and willingness to get stuck in on the practical side of things, what better way to gain some experience in event management, communication and of course have a bit of fun at this year’s Sunflowerfest?
Volunteers from across Britain and Ireland will assist in getting Tubby’s Farm ready for the influx of visitors as well as being the face of the festival over the 31st July to 2nd August 2015
Volunteers are needed to help set up and decorate festival grounds and to assist during the festival by guiding visitors throughout the 12 acre festival site including The Enchanted Glade of Mystery & Surprises, the Kidz Zone and Sunflower Bliss, the Therapists & Healers and eco-village area. In addition to these ‘realms,’
Sunflowerfest also includes five performance stages, numerous camp sites for families, singles and artists, and a number of facilities for food and drink.
“Now in our sixth year, we are planning the largest festival yet, with over 5,000 guests expected at Tubby’s Farm,” said festival organiser Michael Magowan. “Sunflowerfest’s mission is to provide a family-friendly and all-inclusive festival atmosphere set in the idyllic countryside in Hillsborough, County Down, and our volunteers are of the utmost importance in ensuring that Sunflowerfest runs smoothly and is enjoyable for guests of all ages and persuasions. Our volunteers fill the cracks and make sure that Sunflowerfest is easy, fun and safe for everyone.”
“By striving together to make a difference, the tremendous team of volunteers at Sunflowerfest have helped to build the festival from strength to strength throughout the years,” added festival organiser Vanessa Magowan. “Joining our team provides an excellent opportunity for those hoping to be part of something bigger than themselves as well as building their volunteer experiences and enjoying the unique atmosphere Sunflowerfest has to offer.”
Highlights of this year’s festival will include performances by Dreadzone, Senser and over 100 other art and music acts; The Enchanted Glade of Mystery and Surprises featuring performances of A Mid-Summer Night’s Dream by Tom Finlay in keeping with the Steampunk theme of the festival; Gus Leudar’s “Invisible Forest”, a surround sound audio hologram art installation and chill-out space and of course the Kidz Zone activities including poetry, storytelling, arts and crafts and circus workshops.
Volunteers must be aged 18 or over and can register their interest in helping at the 6thannual Sunflowerfest online at www.sunflowerfest.co.uk/applications.