Become a Volunteer
Shaftesbury Food Festival is run on a not-for-profit basis by a small team of volunteers with the backing of the Chamber of Commerce. If you love what we do and would like to be a part of it, why not volunteer? We can use anything from a few hours over the Festival weekend to a range of skills in the months of planning ahead of it...
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Volunteer Opportunities
We need enthusiastic volunteers for a variety of roles — both on the day and in the lead-up to the festival.
Marshal
Help manage crowd flow and ensure safety across the festival grounds.
Registration
Welcome visitors, handle cheese race sign-ups and distribute race numbers.
Hospitality
Look after vendors, sponsors and VIPs throughout the day.
Setup & Cleanup
Help set up stalls in the morning and pack down at the end of the day.
Pre-event Planning
Get involved in the weeks before — logistics, marketing, coordination.
Why Volunteer?
Support Your Community
Give back to Shaftesbury and help create an amazing day for everyone.
Meet Local Producers
Connect with the food producers, chefs and artisans who make Dorset special.
Be Part of an Icon
The Gold Hill Cheese Race and Food Festival are iconic Shaftesbury events.
Expression of Interest
Fill in the form below and we'll contact you with more details about volunteering.
Shaftesbury Chamber of Commerce
The Shaftesbury Food Festival is proudly run by volunteers with the backing of the Shaftesbury Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber supports local businesses and brings the community together through events like this. Interested in the Chamber? Find out how to join.