Life’s a Beach Festival Volunteer Code of Conduct 

Hey! 👋  

Thank you for volunteering your time and energy with Life’s a Beach this festival season! We are so excited to be helping keep the festival space clean, safe, and enjoyable for everyone, whilst reducing plastic pollution being washed away to our coastlines.  

Life’s a Beach want our volunteers to have a wonderful, balanced weekend and our volunteer programme has been designed to give you enough time to rest, have fun and enjoy the festival!  

Please remember, even when you are “off shift”, you are attending the festival with Life’s a Beach and therefore are still representing our charity. This Code of Conduct sets out what we expect from all volunteers so that everyone has a positive experience! 

By ticking the box in the volunteer application form(s), you are agreeing to every clause set out in this code. Failure to follow our code of conduct will result in deductions from your returnable deposit, or immediate removal from the event, as decided by LAB management. A first offence will result in £100 deduction; a second offence will result in a full deposit penalty. We know this sounds scary, but it’s not! Turn up, put in your shift, sign out and have SENSIBLE fun, and you’ll be fine. We don’t want any drama, the deposit scheme is just to ensure our volunteers remain dedicated to our cause! 

Any questions, feel free to email hello@lifesabeach.org 🌊✨ 

Our Values: 

• Be friendly, respectful, and inclusive 

• Take pride in the work you are doing 

• Support fellow volunteers and festival staff 

• Help create a safe and welcoming environment 

During Your Shift: 

✔ Be Ready to Work 

• Arrive on time for your shift (preferably a few minutes early) 

• Sign in as instructed so we know you are present 

• Wear required Life’s a Beach uniform 

• Follow instructions from team leaders and supervisors 

✔ Stay Focused on the Task 

• Litter‑picking is your main responsibility during your shift, but please feel free to interact with festival goers 

• Alcohol and drugs are strictly forbidden whilst on duty 

• Avoid partying, attending performances, or socialising in a way that prevents you from working – we will give you plenty of time to do this across the weekend! 

• Keep mobile phone use to a minimum (emergencies or to contact your team leaders only) 

✔ Work Safely 

• Use the equipment provided 

• Wear gloves and any protective gear given to you 

• Report hazards, injuries, or unsafe situations immediately 

• Do not pick up dangerous items (e.g. needles, unknown substances) – alert your team leader if you encounter anything like this 

• Be aware of your environment – stay hydrated, wear sunhats/suncream/rainjackets, seek shelter if needed 

• Notify your team leader if you or a friend feels unwell or unsure at any point  

Behaviour & Conduct: 

✔ Be Respectful 

• Treat festival‑goers, staff, security, and fellow volunteers with courtesy 

• Do not engage in arguments or confrontations 

• Follow all festival rules and site policies 

✔ Represent the Charity Positively 

• Remember you are a visible ambassador for Life’s a Beach 

• Be polite, approachable, and helpful when asked questions 

• If you don’t know an answer, direct people to event staff or information points! 

✔ Professional Conduct 

• No harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behaviour 

• No aggressive language or actions 

• Respect personal boundaries and diversity 

• Be sober at all times during shift 

Attendance & Reliability: 

• Commit to the shifts you signed up for 

• If you are unwell or unable to attend, notify the team as soon as possible 

• Missing a shift will likely result in losing your full deposit 

Alcohol & Substances: 

• You must be sober during your shift 

• Anyone appearing intoxicated will be stood down from duties resulting in the loss of your ticket deposit 

• Illegal substances are strictly prohibited AT ALL TIMES. Even if you are off shift, drugs are not allowed and will result in a full deposit penalty and removal from the festival.  

If Problems Arise: 

Please speak to a team leader if you have any question or experience: 

• Safety concerns 

• Conflict with others 

• Harassment or inappropriate behaviour 

• Suspect a fellow volunteer is under the influence 

• Any issue that prevents you from completing your role 

Let’s work together to keep the site clean and make this a great experience for everyone!