JOIN THE RAVESAFE COMMUNITY
Help build safer dancefloors — online, on-site, and after the event. We’re a community harm-reduction project built on simple principles: Leave no one behind and leave no trace. Volunteering means being calm, kind, and practical — sharing safety messages, signposting people to the right support, improving what we do with feedback and trusted info, and (for those who want it) helping power our festival reuse clean-up work.
What you’ll actually do
Support crews at events, help people find welfare/medics/water/safe spaces, share approved safety content, and assist training. You can also support festival reuse recovery after events.
Scope and safety
Volunteers do not provide medical care unless qualified. We focus on early support, calm communication, and signposting to welfare/medics/emergency services.
Time commitment
Flexible. Some people help online for 20 minutes a week; others support specific events or logistics days. You choose what fits.
Volunteer roles
Browse the options below — expand only what you need.
♻️ Clean-Up Crew ▾
Work with festivals (permissions first) to salvage abandoned but usable camping gear post-event, then clean, sort, and donate it.
Who benefits: local homeless and ex-services charities, frontline outreach teams, and the environment — reducing landfill and waste.
How it works: organiser permissions → collection zones → safe recovery → sorting/cleaning → charity distribution → simple impact tracking.
- Field Crew — On-site collection and safe carrying of gear after events.
- Sorters & Washers — Clean, condition-check, and repack salvaged equipment at a hub.
- Drivers & Transport — Move equipment between festivals, hubs, and charities.
- Fixers & Repairers — Basic repairs (patching, zips, stitching, tent fixes).
- Outreach & Admin — Coordinate with festivals/charities, organise volunteers.
🎪 Event and community-facing ▾
- Community Ambassador — Friendly, visible presence at events; share safety messages and “look after your mate.”
- Welfare Signposting Support — Help people find welfare/medics/water/lost property/safe spaces (no medical care unless qualified).
- Buddy System Lead — Promote “arrive together / leave together” plans and meet-up points.
- Queue and Crowd Check-Ins — Calm-area check-ins for early distress/overheating; encourage rest/water.
- Post-event Follow-up — Gather feedback and improvement notes after events.
📚 Harm reduction content and education ▾
- Safety Content Contributor — Draft short, practical posts/captions based on approved guidance.
- Research & Alerts Volunteer — Monitor trusted sources and write brief, neutral summaries (approval-led).
- Myth-busting Contributor — Turn misconceptions into simple “fact vs fiction” content.
- Training Support Assistant — Help prep/support delivery using agreed scripts/scope.
🩺 First aid and readiness support ▾
- Training Coordinator — Organise CPR/first aid basics sessions, liaise with partners, manage attendance.
- Scenario Practice Facilitator — Short drills: what to say to 999, signposting, staying calm, escalation.
- Kit Prep Team Member — Assemble outreach packs (cards/guides/posters) for events.
🤝 Partnerships and outreach ▾
- Festival & Venue Outreach Support — Build contact lists, send intro packs, follow up, help book meetings.
- NGO/Community Relationship Support — Connect with harm reduction/welfare organisations for collaboration.
- Campus and Local Outreach — Work with student unions/local groups to share resources and recruit volunteers.
Volunteer with us
If raving ever gave you a moment, a memory, or a sense of belonging, this is your chance to pass it on. Help the next generation keep the culture alive and looking after each other. It’s a community.