What is the difference between a steward and a campaigner?
Oxfam is paid by festivals to provide volunteer stewards who are expected to perform a vital service. The role of stewarding forms an integral part of the festival safety system, and failure to work our shifts or fulfil our duties can seriously compromise the safety and welfare of both the festival public and other workers. Oxfam is also able to bring a number of voluntary campaigners to each festival who help co-ordinate and promote a variety of fun, interactive Oxfam initiatives, aimed at encouraging festival-goers to get involved with us. In the past campaigners may have asked festival-goers to sign petitions, upload photos to our festival gallery or simply visit our marquee and get involved with Oxfam.
