Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering at Sandown Carnival is a rewarding way to contribute to our community. Join us in creating memorable experiences for residents and visitors alike. Whether you have a few hours to spare or can commit to ongoing support, your involvement makes a real difference.

By volunteering, you’ll have the opportunity to meet new people, develop skills, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere that our events are known for.

Come and be part of the excitement, sign up today to help us continue the tradition that has entertained Sandown since 1889!

We're always looking for volunteers - can you help?

  • Shop assistants - help run our fundraising outlet on Sandown High Street

  • Committee Members - help plan and execute our events

  • Carnival day marshals and collectors - help our events run safely and collect donations!


Here's just some of the tasks our committee members undertake. Could you help with any of these?

  • Parades - road closure applications, arranging appropriate insurances, provision of first aid facilities, parking suspensions, signage, street trader licencing, health & safety risk assessment and mitigation, barriers, safety fencing

  • Queens Co-ordinators - event planning, liaison, arranging transport, dressmaking and alterations, float music, welfare

  • Media & Publicity - advertising campaigns, social media interaction, press releases, website management, photography/videography, liaison with media outlets, production of posters, carnival programme and other advertising materials

  • Shop / Fundraising - management of shop staff / health & safety / insurances / utilities, receipt and processing of donations for resale, regulatory compliance, co-ordinating fundraising events, selling advertising space

  • Carnival Float - design, materials sourcing, carpentry, metalworking, painting & decorating, electrical, in-season maintenance, vehicle maintenance, driving and towing

  • Administration - book-keeping, secretarial services, dealing with enquiries and complaints, letter writing, raising and chasing invoices, paying bills, arranging financial audits, liaison with other carnival associations.

Plus much, much more besides! The committee meets monthly but there's plenty to be done in-between meetings, especially during the main season.

If you’d like to find out more, fill in the form below to sign up to our volunteer database and we’ll get back to you.