Volunteers needed for godiva as people told to be part of 'something special'

Volunteers are being encouraged to get involved with the hugely anticipated Godiva Festival in Coventry. Thousands are expected to descend on War Memorial Park in July. Stars Ocean Colour

Scene, Marc Almond, and Clean Bandit will be performing over the three-day weekend. Residents can take on a range of jobs, including accompanying roaming performers and guiding people around

War Memorial Park. Anyone selected will be given access to Godiva Festival, complimentary food, and the opportunity to work with EnV, a Queens Award-winning organisation for volunteering.

Applicants must be 18 or over, Coventry City Council said. READ MORE: QUIRKY NEW COVENTRY CAFÉ OPENS AS OWNER SAYS 'HAD NO IDEA' Councillor Abdul Salam Khan, Cabinet Member for

Events, said: “It is a great opportunity for residents to get involved and there are lots of exciting volunteering roles from meeting and greeting festival goers as they arrive to supporting

performers, all the while promoting Coventry as the welcoming city it is. “It has been shown that volunteering is great for health and social wellbeing, and with the incentives including

free access to the festival, this is a lovely opportunity to be part of something really special.” David Boughey, from EnV, said: “We are really looking forward to welcoming new and existing

team members again this year who will be providing their time, energy and support to help make Godiva Festival 2025 great for everyone who visits.” Volunteer Pete, who attended Godiva

Festival in 2024, said it was a 'fantastic' opportunity and something he thoroughly enjoyed. He said: “It is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an exciting event for Coventry.”

He added: “It is great to welcome all the visitors as well as help and support across lots of activities for all the family. I enjoy being able to make a difference! Taking part in events

with EnV is like joining a big, supportive family, but with the extra plus knowing you are supporting the city.” SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE DAILY NEWSLETTER HERE FOR ALL THE LATEST NEWS ABOUT

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