Employment Type: Volunteer
Salary: N/A
Are you over 16 years of age, a Photography or Media student, or is photography your passion? Dunstable Town Council is offering a number of volunteering opportunities for the 2026 event season.
This role is designed to give you experience, a professional reference, and a boost to your portfolio by putting you at the center of our town’s biggest public celebrations. You will capture the “essence” of Dunstable’s events, ensuring we have a high-quality visual record of the year capturing crowd atmosphere, performers, catering concessions, and stallholders.
Requirements:
- You will need to supply us with all photos within a week after the event
- Adhere to Dunstable Town Council’s photography policy
- A high-visibility vest must be worn during all event operations for safety and identification purposes
- Undergo a DBS check as the position involves working in public sector
- Access to your own camera equipment and editing software.
- Availability for one or more of the events listed below (we are looking to take on a number of volunteer event photographers so we are happy to work around your schedule).
- All assets will be owned by Dunstable Town Council (no watermarks), but you may use them as part of your portfolio.
- Safeguarding training will be provided
The Educational Benefit
We are committed to helping you grow. In exchange for your time and talent, we will provide:
- Experience: Collaborating with a lead photographer and experience photographing events.
- Professional Credit: Your work may feature on official council platforms (Social Media, Website, and Print), giving you “published” status.
- Formal Reference: A detailed letter of recommendation upon completion of the season to help with your future job applications.
| Around the World (PG)
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Saturday 16 May
10.30 am 4.30 pm |
| Dunstable Classic Motor Rally (PG) | Saturday 13 June
10.00 am to 4.00 pm |
| Dunstable Live (GHG) | Saturday 27 June
3 pm to 8 pm |
| Sunday Concerts (GHG) | Sunday 21 June, 26 July & 9 August
12.00 noon & 2.30 pm |
| Party in the Park (GHG) | Saturday 18 July
12.00 noon to 8.00 pm |
| Dunstable’s Soapbox Derby (PG) | Saturday 5 September
From 12.00 noon |
| Priory Proms in the Park (PG) | Saturday 12 September time TBC
|
| Christmas Carols and Torchlight Procession (TS) | Friday 27 November
From 7.00 pm |
There will also be further opportunities throughout the year to photograph our event markets.
How to Apply
To apply for this volunteer placement, please email communications@dunstable.gov.uk with:
- A Short Bio: Tell us about why you enjoy photography/about your course and your career goals. This can be in written or filmed form.
- Your Approach: A brief note (again written or recorded) on your photography style.
- Reference: A reference may be requested as part of the process
Submission date: Friday 13 February 2026, 12 noon
Please send your submission to communications@dunstable.gov.uk or post for the attention of the Corporate Marketing and Communications Officer at Grove House, 76 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1NF.
