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Event Staffing Calculator

Recommended volunteer-to-attendee ratios by role for your event type.

5010,000

Recommended staffing

Total recommended

18

For

500

attendees

RoleCount

Stewards / crowd management

1 per 50 attendees

10

First aid staff

1 per 250 attendees

2

Information / welcome

1 per 500 attendees

1

Car parking

1 per 200 attendees

3

Stage crew / runners

1 per 300 attendees

2

These are general guidelines. Always adapt to your specific venue, risk assessment, and legal requirements.

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