VOLUNTEERS are needed for this year's Reading Festival with the incentive of free entry to all three days.

Oxfam is on the lookout for volunteers at the festival which takes place this weekend between August 25-27, where world-class music acts such as Eminem, Haim, Major Lazer and Korn will be headlining.

Oxfam volunteers will be required to work three shifts over five days, and will have time to catch legendary live performances and join revellers in soaking up the festival vibes – without having to buy a ticket.

Festival organisers pay the charity to organise the volunteers, while raising vital funds for Oxfam to carry out its work fighting poverty and suffering around the world.

George Upcott, Oxfam’s Head of Festivals, said: “Being a volunteer at festivals is a music lover’s dream. You do three shifts at each event, and off duty you’re free to enjoy yourself like any other festival-goer.

“Oxfam volunteers also get special perks. They camp in a secure field with showers, loos, phone charging, a chill-out marquee, free tea and coffee and meals. We give everyone training including professional skills, like customer relations, which employers value in the real world.

“Best of all, everyone receives a warm welcome and meets a great bunch of like-minded individuals. Volunteering at a festival either as a campaigner, steward or in an on-site Oxfam shop is the perfect way to have a great time and help Oxfam fight poverty around the world.”

All applicants must be aged 18 or over at the festival and can apply online at www.oxfam.org.uk/Stewarding