Open Call: Volunteer at Bristol Photo Festival

Volunteer with Bristol Photo Festival 2026 – Time Machine

Want to be part of this year’s festival?

No previous festival experience needed. Help us make this year’s festival an unforgettable one.

Apply online here

Get ready for the third edition of Bristol Photo Festival, taking place across the city this autumn. The festival runs from 14th October – 15th November (with some exhibitions continuing beyond), including 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.

Fill out the online form to register your interest and availability. We’ll get in touch to arrange a volunteering schedule and discuss further details about your role.

You must be over 18 to apply.

Questions? email us at [email protected]