Aldgate in Winter Festival is returning, bigger and brighter than ever in 2025 for its 9th edition.
This year’s festival includes:
  • Thursday 27th November, 12pm – 2pm: Launch Event on Petticoat Lane
  • Thursday 4th December, 12:00pm – 7pm (estimated times)
  • Friday 5th December, 3:30pm – 8pm (estimated times)
The 2-day Festival in Aldgate Square, including a programme of live performances from community and professional talent on The Aldgate Stage across both days, with a Community Feast and the Lantern Parade taking place on Friday.

You’re invited to be part of one of London’s most loved community celebrations. This is a free opportunity and open to all.

Volunteering at Aldgate in Winter is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, develop skills, and contribute to a truly meaningful local event. Our volunteers are essential to the festival’s success, helping ensure everything runs smoothly while creating an unforgettable experience for local schoolchildren, workers, residents, and visitors.

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join the team across the main 2-day event on Thursday 4th and Friday 5th of December.

Once you have completed your application you will receive an email within one week confirming your application and next steps. At this stage, we will be able to indicate whether your application has been successful and give you an indication on your shift times.
Please note the deadline for the application is by 6pm on Friday 14th November. Final confirmation of all shifts will be made by 21st November.

Please note that all volunteering positions are unpaid, however lunch will be provided.
If you have any questions, please contact team@theintrepidcollective.com

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* 1. Are you registering for more than one person?

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* 2. Full Name of individual or group contact :

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* 3. Email address:

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* 4. Contact phone number:

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* 5. Date of Birth: (Please note, applicants must be over the age of 18)

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* 6. Which of these applies to you:

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* 7. Do you or any of your group have any access requirements that you would like us to be aware of?

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* 8. Have you worked as a volunteer on Aldgate in Winter Festival in previous years?

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* 9. Which of these roles are you interested in? Please select in order rating 1 - 6 those positions that are of interest to you. Please note that no previous experience in the areas outlined is necessary.

Please select in order or priority, 1 being the most desirable with 6 being the least desirable.

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* 10. From the options below, please select up to 3 of your preferred volunteering time slots.

Please note this is estimated timings and the volunteer shift timings will be confirmed with you by the events team.

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* 11. Please let us know if you have flexibility as to the allocated time slots

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* 12. Do you have any further comments regarding your volunteer application?

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