Port Fairy Folk Festival, 7 - 10 March 2025

Friends of the Festival

The Friends of the Festival is a volunteer group, that without, the festival would not be possible. If you love all things Folkie, enjoy working as a team, and want to have a blast doing it, then this is for you.

Please note volunteer positions are very limited, submission of this application does not guarantee a spot.

For more information about volunteering click here.

2025 APPLICATION

SESSIONS & POSITIONS

Volunteer Friends of the Festival need to be available for scheduling for the duration of the festival. Hours required may be from Friday 8am until Monday 5pm. The session times will be allocated as required, and will include a mix of day and night shifts. The volunteers requirement is a minimum of 10 to 12 hours but tell us if you wish to do more hours. We really appreciate the extra help.
Please select your preferred positions from the following list. We will aim to allocate you to a preferred position if available, however this is not always possible.

SKILLS & CERTIFICATES

To assist us in placing you in a suitable position and make best use of your skill set, please provide what area you work currently or most recently. Please give details on other skills or particular certificates, qualifications you may have. eg Special Licenses, Trade Certification, First Aid, RSA, Working with Children, Food Handling.
Tell us about any previous experience you have volunteering or working at other festivals, or any special skills you may have - eg Theatre Stage; PA Operation etc.
Tell us your T-shirt size: S = Small, M = Medium, Large Sizes =L, XL, XXL, XXXL? (all men's style & sizing.)
Do you have any health issues we need to know about? ie. bad back and lifting limitations, leg or feet issues which may be affected by lengthy standing/walking.
THANK YOU! Many thanks for your time and application. We will notify you of the outcome as soon as practically possible. As you can imagine it is a huge task to compile the rosters, often some vacancies will occur very late in the year and into the New Year. Please note that positions are limited.