One off event - Rawkus City event volunteers - 12th September

What is the role?

Led by Funk Format, Rawkus City 2026 is Portsmouth's hip-hop festival, bringing together dancers, artists, performers, communities and audiences to celebrate the city's vibrant hip-hop culture. 

We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join our team and help deliver a packed programme across two days. Volunteers will play an important role in creating a welcoming, inclusive and enjoyable experience for everyone who attends. This is a great opportunity for local people to get involved in Portsmouth's own hip-hop culture and to be part of a festival celebrating movement, creativity, music and community.

What does the role involve?

Volunteers will support the smooth running of Rawkus City 2026 and help create a positive experience for audiences, artists, performers and participants. Tasks may include:

General stewarding and welcoming visitors
Providing information and helping direct audiences and participants
Supporting the collection of audience and participant evaluations
Assisting with event set-up and pack-down
Supporting artists, performers and workshop participants where required
Helping to maintain a safe, welcoming and well-organised festival environment

You do not need previous experience. Bring enthusiasm, reliability, a friendly approach and a genuine interest in being part of Portsmouth's hip-hop community and culture.

Location

Rawkus City 2026 takes place across two Portsmouth venues:

Saturday 12 September: Portsmouth Guildhall (Creative Conference)


Festival dates and commitment

Volunteers are welcome to support one or both days. Opportunities to volunteer for part of a day are also available.

Saturday 12 September 2026
Creative Conference: 11.00am to 3.00pm
The day features the Creative Conference, a practitioner-facing event for movement artists, alongside artistic presentations and demonstrations.
Volunteers may also be asked to help with set-up and pack-down, approximately one hour before and after the event.

Skills

- Minimum 18 years old

- Available on the 12th September 11am - 3pm (Volunteers may also be asked to help with set-up and pack-down, approximately one hour before and after the event.)

- General stewarding and welcoming visitors
- Providing information and helping direct audiences and participants
- Supporting the collection of audience and participant evaluations
- Assisting with event set-up and pack-down
- Supporting artists, performers and workshop participants where required
- Helping to maintain a safe, welcoming and well-organised festival environment