Edinburgh Opportunities

To apply for a role, you would make one of the following applications:

• Online, in writing: Read the relevant role pack document below and complete the Pleasance Festival Team Application Form. You are required to submit a CV through the form.
• Audio: An audio application can be made by emailing an .MP3 audio file of you answering the questions in the application form. A verbal summary of your relevant experience can be given in place of a CV. Audio should be clear and easy to hear and understand. To submit an audio application, email the file to [email protected] with the subject: 2026 Festival Team Application - [Your Name]. If the file is large please use a file sharing site such as WeTransfer.
• Video: A video application can be made by emailing a .MP4 or .MOV video file of you answering the questions in the application form. A verbal summary of your relevant experience can be given in place of a CV. There is no dress code for video applications. To submit a video application, email the file to [email protected] with the subject: 2026 Festival Team Application - [Your Name]. If the file is large please use a file sharing site such as WeTransfer, or upload a private video to a hosting site such as YouTube, Google Drive or Dropbox and send the link for viewing.

Applications for paid roles are closed for the time being, we will post here and on social media when they reopen next year for 2026.

Our volunteers work across four departments, in seven different roles:

Technical

• Venue Crew

Guest Services

• Box Office Operator 

• Front of House Assistant

Industry Services

• Arts Industry Officer

• Press Officer

Marketing

• Street Team 

• Digital Content Creator 

The programme runs from the end of July to the beginning of September.

• Subsistence as a contribution to your living expenses

• A private bed in accommodation shared with other volunteers within close proximity to the venue, at no cost to yourself

• A Pleasance pass, providing FREE access to the full Pleasance programme and discounts at various restaurants, cafes and bars throughout Edinburgh

• Access to training opportunities and information sessions

• The opportunity to include your time with the Pleasance on your CV and request references

• Exclusive workshops and networking opportunities, as well as wellbeing and social events

• Exclusive ticket offers for the Edinburgh Preview Season at Pleasance London in June and July

To apply for a role, you would make one of the following applications:

• Online, in writing: Complete the Pleasance Volunteer Programme Application Form. You are not required to submit a CV through the form.

• Audio (see details in Volunteer Pack)

• Video (see details in Volunteer Pack)

To make our application process more accessible, we will offer the following: 

• Audio described version of Application Form. 

• Clear description in Plain English of Job Role and applicant criteria 

• Accept audio and video submissions in place of written submissions (see page 17 of the Information Pack)

• Clear set timeline of how the application process works (see page 16 of the Information Pack)

• Description of how the decision making process happens (see page 18 of the Information Pack)

• For any application queries, please feel free to contact Charlotte at [email protected] or 020 7619 6868.

Our access menu details what we can provide, but it is not exhaustive. We discuss access with candidates at each step of the application process, so first we would discuss access for the application, then go from there.

Applications are open from Feb and reviewed on an ongoing basis until all roles are filled. A more detailed timeline can be found in the Volunteer Pack.