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Green police - Frequently asked questions

What do the Green police do?

Help Glastonbury Festival create a green and clean festival. We are a funky alternative walkabout in the heart of the festival. We are fun, creative and carry a very important message:
We stop people urinating in the water and hedgerows.
We make sure people dispose of their fag butts correctly.
We encourage litter picking, recycling and better waste management.

We do this by telling festival goers face to face and showing them “the rules” of the festival using humour, sexiness - and accurate information. By giving out green bags, festival rules leaflets and encouraging litter picking we leave a legacy of important information regarding festival etiquette. So issues like wildlife protection and respect for the earth can be learnt, and will create a win-win scenario for everyone who attends.

How do I apply?

Send us everything we require detailed on the main green police page. Fill in the application form clearly and in depth, this is a job you are applying for after all.

What if I don’t hear immediately?

Please don’t keep ringing the number or emailing us – we don’t have enough staff to repeatedly tell you that you are on a waiting list. If you know you are on then be patient until the call comes.

When do we send our holding deposits and how much is it?

Please send your holding deposit with your application, details of everything you need to send are on the checklist document. The document also tells you how much the deposit will be.

Should we still try and get a ticket for Glastonbury in the conventional way as well as our Green Police applications?

We will endeavour to inform you ASAP if you have been successful or not, the sooner we receive your application form the sooner we can tell you. It is up to you whether you buy a ticket or not.
(Being a member of the Glastonbury Green Police isn’t simply a way of getting into the festival to see the bands and get wrecked, You will be expected to do the Green police work which is fun in itself. You will be expected to be a performer and be part of the event itself).

When will my ticket deposit be refunded?

After the festival when we have totted up and made sure that everyone completed their shifts, Glastonbury Festival sends the money back usually early July or within two weeks provided we are satisfied you have completed all your shifts.
Some people kindly donated their ticket deposit to Save The World Club, which is what the Oxfam volunteers do as well. We hope you will have an extraordinary experience with us and feel happy to do that. We are a registered charity.

How many shifts do I have to do?

Hours will be minimum two x 3 hr shifts per day or one 6 hr shift, for three to seven days + a meeting a day that may last up to two hours.

Please remember this is a serious and sought after, festival job. There are no spaces for people who just want a ticket to the festival. You will be required to prove that you have worked, be part of a team, get involved and be conscientious. You must have at least 2 hours training to get you into the role of Green Policeman/woman. This must be undertaken before the event starts unless you have done it before with us and are on our list.

Do we have a choice as to what shifts we get?

There are shifts all through the day, if you do an early one on the first day, you must do a late or mid-day one on the second.

How many people are in each team?

5 to 10 people.

What do I have to wear?

We will provide you with a Green Police helmet and sleeveless jacket. You have to provide the costume that suits you best to go with the colours and jacket image. Go as mad as you like, many others do! Decorate your helmet on site, there are prizes for the best!!

Green police will be expected to dress up, be playful and happy, get their pictures taken and meet and work as a team. Experience in performance, walkabout, modeling, flirting, dressing up, talking, conflict resolving and educating are all valuable. Last year Green Police were photographed and interviewed by many, many journals and others. It is a lot of fun!

I know I have to dress up but I have no fancy dress clothes, what do I do?

Get to know your local charity shops. Ask your friends and/or family for help, have a fancy dress party, go to a fancy dress party, sew some sequins onto an old shirt, use cheap sparkly things, paint your wellies fluorescent green...... ask someone!

When do we find out if we have been accepted as a Green Police?

First stage is to send in your form and documents. If you successfully achieve this and we like your application then we will inform you immediately, but remember Glastonbury Festival will check you out! If you are on the GF database as skipping out of other jobs, causing trouble then you will be rejected. If you are accepted you will be emailed to say yes, and you will be booked on a training course before the event and you will begin to create your costume and develop your role. Then your photos will be made into laminate passes and sent to you with the tickets and sent only 7 days before the event, it can get nail biting, but hold on in there!

Is there transport to and from the festival, how do I get there?

We can’t provide transport for you, try and find fellow Green Police at the training sessions who are driving down and share the journey. Some people would only be too happy to give you a bit of space in their van in return for a couple of quid.

For more information about getting to the festival go here

Can I bring a vehicle?

Apply for a car pass on your initial application.

Please share your journeys where ever possible!!!!!!!

Do I have to do any training to be a Green Police, when is it and where is it?

You have to complete the two hour training session and a two hour live walkabout. You will be guided through what to expect and how to deal with all kinds of situations. When you have been accepted as a Green police we will inform you when and where the training sessions will be if you need them.

When do we need to arrive on site?? Can we come on the Monday?

You can attend from Tuesday through to the following Monday. You need to complete at least 2 shifts for every day you are at the festival.

Do we get fed?

Yes! Two meals a day from the Wednesday, you will be allocated meal tickets, the food last year was excellent. We will also have our own Marquee this year with beverages provided.

Are vegetarians catered for?

All the food provided is vegetarian and excellent from Nuts Cafe.

I’m a vegan; will there be food for me?

There is plenty of vegan food available.

Can I camp with my friends in the Green Fields or elsewhere? Can I stay in my van?

No..........

A fantastic field has been provided for Green Police use, we do expect you to use it yes. Everyone staying together creates a fantastic team atmosphere, the field we use is big and after a hard day of Green policing it is useful to have somewhere to relax and get away from the crowds for a while. You will be expected to join in with the spirit of the Green Police to be a team member and the only way to do that is to camp with us.

You can bring you're van but at the moment we are still awaiting clarification as to whether they will be allowed in our own camping field.

Are tents provided?

This is a camping experience; please bring a tent and bedding, etc. If you need advice see the Glastonbury website. We have better facilities than most people with access to showers, cafe and covered areas.

Shall I bring wellington boots?

Yes

Even a small amount of rain can turn the venue into a mudbath. Without wellies you will not be able to walk around if it gets muddy.

What if I am ill on site, do I still have to complete my shift?

If you are genuinely ill of course not. And there is plenty of help around, including ambulances if you are ill. Being drunk or on drugs is not tolerated on shifts at any time.

What happens if a person gets violent or aggressive?

Training will be provided in case situations such as this happen. Remember Green police operate in a large team and there is safety in numbers. You will be trained in using simple calming and conflict avoidance techniques.

Can I bring my own alcohol onto the site?

According to the official Glastonbury festival website, you can bring enough in for personal use, anything else will be confiscated.

Can I bring my Child?

Yes, remember 12 years and under are free but will need to provide proof of age, 13+ need an ordinary ticket (see GF website as to how to apply). All children will need a photo for the laminate which allows them into your camping field. Children must not be left unattended whilst parents work and cannot work with them for safety reasons.

You will need to fill in a CHILD APPLICATION FORM for each child you want to bring so they can have photo laminates to get into and out of the Green Police camp. Please include a copy of proof of age and two passport photographs.