Volunteer at European festivals with Psyclean โ€“ help clean up and dance for a cause ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ ๐ŸŽช

Group photo of Psyclean crew volunteers in bright orange shirts celebrating at a European music festival cleanup mission.

We’re excited to share this hands-on, impactful opportunity from Psyclean, a travelling eco-crew that helps reduce waste at open-air electronic music festivals across Europe. Other than a volunteer project, Psyclean is a pop-up community dedicated to changing how people treat the places they party in.ย Volunteers with Psyclean play a vital role in keeping festivals clean, not just through physical cleanup, but also by spreading awareness and encouraging respectful behaviour among festivalgoers.

The aim is to leave no traceโ€”and maybe even inspire others to do the same.

We are a volunteer project that is travelling to European electronic music open air festivals to change the way how festival guests deal with their garbage. Through positive interactions with visitors and by keeping the party free from trash we can make a difference and can directly experience the impact of our actions. We are convinced that by dealing responsibly with waste, we automatically become more attentive in favour of a respectful treatment of the place where we are, the people who surround us and ultimately ourselves. It is part of our volunteer experience, that we all camp together and create a little pop up community. Our exclusive camp features a cosy community tent that serves as our living room, including electricity and a tea kitchen. We also have our own toilet. In exchange of your contribution the festival provides us with 2 meals per day during the festival and 3 meals during the days of the final clean up. When our work is done, the festival ticket will be refunded.

Group photo of Psyclean crew volunteers in bright orange shirts celebrating at a European music festival cleanup mission.

What it means to be part of the Psyclean Crew

Being part of the crew is both rewarding and demanding.

To join, you need to be 18 or older, camp with the crew, and truly want to be there. Volunteers must complete an application, sign a contract, and buy a pre-sale ticket (which is refunded after you complete your duties). Youโ€™ll need your own tent and camping gear, and must arrive at the agreed time on your own.

Volunteer shifts:โœ…
  • 1 ร— 5-hour shift each day during the festival
  • 2 ร— 8-hour shifts after the festival

Roles include welcoming guests, cleaning the dancefloor, and engaging with campers

Youโ€™ll never work alone, and tasks vary per event, so read the full documentation when applying.

Psyclean volunteer cleaning a festival field with a trash picker and garbage bag in the mountains of Europe.

What you receive
  • ย VIP volunteer camp with 100mยฒ community tent ๐Ÿ•๏ธ
  • Electricity, tea kitchen, and Psyclean-only toilet ๐Ÿ”Œ
  • Free drinking water and access to paid showers and toilets ๐Ÿ’ง
  • ย 2 meals/day during the festival, 3 meals/day after ๐Ÿฒ
  • Volunteer liability insurance ๐Ÿชช
  • Full ticket refund after completing your role ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ

Three cheerful Psyclean volunteers in orange shirts welcome festival guests with open arms and painted signs at a colorful eco-conscious music event.

Festival dates โ€“ 2025 โ€œmissionsโ€
  • Waldfrieden Hai in den Mai: 30 Apr โ€“ 6 May
  • Zurรผck zu den Wurzeln: 4โ€“10 June
  • HIVE: 18โ€“23 June
  • Burning Mountain: 25 June โ€“ 1 July
  • Psy-Fi: 6โ€“16 July
  • Liquicity: 23โ€“29 July
  • Waldfrieden Wonderland: 6โ€“12 Aug
  • Het Landjuweel: 6โ€“12 Aug
  • Sensus: 20โ€“26 Aug
  • Free Earth: 24 Aug โ€“ 2 Sept
  • Own Spirit: 2โ€“10 Sept

Missed the deadline for these opportunities? Don’t worry! It’s still a great idea to connect with the organizers and ask about potential future programs or if they plan to run it again next year.

Psyclean volunteers in orange shirts walking across a festival site with blue trash bags under a rainbow sky, cleaning up a natural landscape.

Quick info
  • Location: Multiple festivals across Europe ๐Ÿ“
  • Hours: ~20โ€“25 hours total โณ
  • Accommodation: Shared camp (bring your own tent) โ›บ
  • Meals: 2โ€“3 meals per day ๐Ÿด
  • Cost: No fee – ticket refunded after participation ๐Ÿ’ธ

Smiling Psyclean Crew volunteer wearing gloves and using a trash picker at Landjuweel Festival, promoting environmental cleanup with joy and purpose.


CONTACT DETAILS ๐Ÿ“ง๐Ÿ”


Volunteer with Psyclean and make a real impact at Europeโ€™s top open-air electronic festivals. Enjoy community life, free meals, and eco-action while dancing your heart out. Ticket refunded once your mission is complete!

 

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A note to prospective volunteers

Voluntouring.org promotes opportunities rooted in cultural exchange and mutual learning. Before applying, ask yourself: Is this a fair exchange, or could it replace paid labour?
Choose consciously, ask questions, and make sure the experience is respectful, safe, and aligned with your values. Always check visa requirements โ€” hosts cannot provide legal work permits.


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Author: Voluntouring staff

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