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Volunteer

Be a Part of UniBrass

Want to stay or become involved with UniBrass? ​Volunteering is a great way to get involved with and show support for UniBrass, whether you are a competitor past or present, supporter, brass bander, or just someone who is interested in seeing what UniBrass is all about!

Volunteering Opportunities

Whether it be the organisation of the contest, or the running of Band Camp, our work and events rely on the support of amazing volunteers. We're on the lookout both for people who can help on the day of events, and people who want to support the organisation before the day!

 

UniBrass 2026

UniBrass 2026 Volunteering

Fill in this form to register your interest in volunteering for UniBrass 2026. UniBrass 2026 will be taking place on the 14th February 2026 at the ICC Newport.  

We look forward to having you on the volunteering team.

If you have any queries regarding the form please email elis.jones@unibrass.co.uk 

Have you attended or volunteered at UniBrass before?
Yes - Attended
Yes - Volunteered
No

Possible Volunteer Roles

Select any roles that you are happy to do.

Stage Setting (requires manual labour including heavy lifting)
I have a preference to do this role
I am willing to do this role
I am not willing to do this role
Usher (assigned to one or more bands for the day)
I have a preference to do this role
I am willing to do this role
I am not willing to do this role
Wayfinder (assist public with directions)
I have a preference to do this role
I am willing to do this role
I am not willing to do this role
Merch/Info (engaging with the public and promoting brass bands)
I have a preference to do this role
I am willing to do this role
I am not willing to do this role
Overnight (stewarding bands at an overnight accommodation). You will have a committee member with you.
I have a preference to do this role
I am willing to do this role
I am not willing to do this role
Storage Minder (watching bags and instruments)
I have a preference to do this role
I am willing to do this role
I am not willing to do this role
Parking (providing directions and escorting bands from coaches to contest control. Involves being outside and considerable walking whatever the weather)
I have a preference to do this role
I am willing to do this role
I am not willing to do this role

Gala and Social

This section covers availability for the gala concert and social in the evening

How much of the evening are you able to volunteer for?
All
Some (give specific time below)
Some (Leaving with a band. State which band below)
Gala Only
Social Only
None
Help with running of Gala concert
I have a preference to do this role
I am willing to do this role
I am not willing to do this role
Set up for social
I have a preference to do this role
I am willing to do this role
I am not willing to do this role
Storage minding
I have a preference to do this role
I am willing to do this role
I am not willing to do this role
Supervising social
I have a preference to do this role
I am willing to do this role
I am not willing to do this role

Additional Information

Are you a student?
Yes at Cardiff
Yes at other university
Alumni of Cardiff
Alumni of other university
Other
Will you be 18 or over on the 14/02/2026?
Yes
No
How are you getting to UniBrass?
N/A Local
Travelling with a band
Car
Public Transport
T-Shirt Size?
XS
S
M
L
XL
I don't need a t-shirt (e.g. trustees, committee)
How did you hear about the opportunity to volunteer for UniBrass?
UniBrass Social Media
UniBrass Mailing List
Cardiff University Brass Band Social Media
Cardiff University Brass Band Mailing List
From a Society
From a Friend
Other

I give consent to UniBrass to collect and store my data in line with GDPR for the purpose of contact about the UniBrass contest and related activities. Further, if chosen below, I give permission for this data to be used to sign me up to the UniBrass family and give permission for the use of my data within that scheme. This data will be stored securely, and may be deleted upon submission of a request to privacy@unibrass.co.uk. All data will be collected, stored and deleted according to the UniBrass Foundation Privacy Notice which can be found at https://www.unibrass.co.uk/governing-documents

Get in Touch

If you want to learn more about volunteering with us, including non-contest related opportunities, our current volunteering coordinator would love to hear from you and get you signed up! 

Support Us

From supporting the UniBrass contest to helping set up new university brass bands, your donation will help advance the UK’s vibrant brass band future and support the next generation of brass musicians.

Join our UniBrass Lottery with cash prizes up to £25,000! Each entry costs just £1 and UniBrass receives a direct donation of at least 50p per entry which will go directly towards our projects. 

A minimum of 50% of the total lottery proceeds are spent on supporting the work carried out by the UniBrass Foundation, 18.4% on prizes and 31.6% on the running cost and administration of the lottery. The likelihood of an entry winning a prize is 1 in 63. A complete set of rules can be found at https://www.unitylottery.co.uk/rules/, and information on how winners are selected can be found at https://www.unitylottery.co.uk/prizes/

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UniBrass Foundation is a Registered Charity in England & Wales, No. 1159359

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