Earth Fair on the hunt for volunteers

Friday 07 June 2024

The Vale Earth Fair Collective are looking for help with their fundraisers and annual festival.

They are non-profit organisation run by volunteers with the aim of bringing people together from all walks of life to celebrate music while raising funds for humanitarian causes and limiting the environmental impact of their events.

The highlight of the Collective’s year is the festival at Vale Castle in August, while they are also involved in other community events like Liberation Day, Arts Sunday, the Rocquaine Regatta and host a music quiz, DJ Nights and record fairs.

“The festival and surrounding events are created and supported by people who love music and arts, and love what the Vale Earth Fair represents in Guernsey; a group of individuals coming together as a collective to produce events to spread equality and happiness,” said a Collective spokesperson. 

They are currently supporting the Burma Campaign UK, the Linda Norgrove Foundation (which supports women and children in Afghanistan) and the local Safer charity which supports victims of abuse.

“The Collective isn’t like your normal committee in that it is a collective of individuals, so you can dip in and out as you’re available. It’s a fantastic experience to be part of something special. 

“We have a variety of opportunities to get involved in, from sound engineering, publicity and media, general logistics, event organisation, band coordinating, merchandise, and art, graphics and design. In particular we also need a substantial number of people to volunteer before, during, and after the festival, to assist with building, driving, and generally lugging stuff around.”

If you are interested in speaking to member of the Collective, they will be at Arts Sunday on the seafront on Sunday outside the Thomas De La Rue pub.

You can find out more about volunteering with the Vale Earth Fair by contacting info@valeearthfair.org or message them on Facebook.