Volunteer APPLICATIONS

If you've volunteered previously, welcome back!  If you are a first time volunteer, you are about to discover a wonderful, rewarding experience!  You'll make new friends, learn new skills and obtain great satisfaction.

Roles available

ORGANISING COMMITTEE VOLUNTEER

• Be part of the organising committee with starting in March and through to September
• Attend meetings and contribute to key organising roles - approx. 4 to 8 per week
• Take on a key part of the festival organising including
  • Marketing
  • Ticketing
  • Venue coordination
  • Decoration coordination
  • Community Liaison
  • Site production
  • Accommodation coordinator for artists

BAR STAFF - 4 - 6 hours

• Must have current RSA
• Be willing to work late Friday and/or Saturday evening.
• Able to work in bar area serving drinks within RSA guidelines
• Be able to handle cash and tills
• Maintain bar area and its surrounds by clearing away empty containers and disposing of them safely.

GENERAL VOLUNTEER - 4 - 6 hours

• Check wristbands at venue entrances
• Monitor and maintain safe arrangement of chairs so that emergency exits are clear at all times
• Ensure all rubbish is removed from venues betwen acts if necessary.
• Move "wheely" bins from storage area to venue areas and return when full.
• Most General Volunteers will be required to do 2 hours on car park duty which will require you to check eligible cars onto site and keep all exit lanes clear.
• If you are not able to stand for an hour or so, please note this on your application.

SET UP AND PACK DOWN - 4 - 6 hours

• Assist with unloading and reloading of hired equipment
• Assist with setting out of chairs in venues
• Moving and folding out tables
• Putting pasters and banners in place.
• We have chair carriers and trolleys to assist with most of the manual handling.

BILLETING OF MUSICIANS

• Provide accommodation within the Kiama area for one or more musicians for the weekend of the festival.
• You will also need to provide meals and assist with their transport to the festival if needed.

SOCIAL MEDIA / PROMOTION / VIDEOGRAPHY - 4 - 6 hours

• Assist with organisation of photo opportunities and interviews and investigate possible media stories and photos
• Requires proven photographic and/or videographic skills plus ability with written communication eg text with photo
• Requires Technical ability and knowledge of social media - facebook, instagram
• Experience with quality photo editing
• Ability to work with small festival media team

Volunteer Benefits

• Free 3 day Festival pass
• Learn new skills
• References available
• Meet like minded people
• Support a great and unique community event
• Purchase Illawarra Folk Club CDs at 50% discount

To be considered as a volunteer please fill in the following form.

Before doing so please read the Code of Conduct and Terms of Agreement