Volunteer with Bristol Photo Festival 2026 – Time Machine
Want to be part of this year’s festival?
We’re looking for enthusiastic, sociable volunteers to help welcome visitors, invigilate exhibitions and share the festival programme across Bristol from 14 October–15 November 2026.
No previous festival experience needed. Help us make this year’s festival an unforgettable one.
Link HERE to apply
Get ready for the third edition of Bristol Photo Festival, taking place across the city this autumn. The festival will take place from 14th October – 15th November, including a wide array of exhibitions and live events, this edition explores how time loops and folds, from echoes of the past to dreams of worlds to come.
We’re looking for enthusiastic and sociable volunteers to join our team. As a volunteer you’ll play an essential role, invigilating exhibitions, welcoming visitors and sharing your knowledge of the programme. You will be right in the middle of the action, helping to make the festival an unforgettable experience.
It doesn’t matter if you’ve never volunteered at a cultural festival before – we welcome everyone with a willingness to get involved. Each shift will be 4-6 hours in length. The minimum volunteering commitment will be 5 shifts across the festival.
In return for your time and support, we’ll offer you discounts on festival activities as well as an invitation to participate in the volunteer meet-up and some of our social events.
We understand you might have questions before you commit. Feel free to email us at engagement@bristolphotofestival.org with any inquiries. Otherwise, please fill out this form to register your interest and availability. Once you do, we’ll get in touch to arrange a volunteering schedule and discuss further details about your role.
You must be over 18 to apply.