Volunteers

Volunteer applications will open on Tuesday 13th January 2026!

If you are a returning volunteer, you will receive a reminder email when applications open.

WOMADelaide seeks vibrant, enthusiastic, and committed volunteers whose contributions help deliver the festival each year. WOMADelaide is supported by hundreds of volunteers before, during and after the festival in a range of roles. Volunteers are highly valued and play an integral part in supporting key festival staff in the delivery and operations of the event. Whether you are a dedicated returning volunteer or new to WOMADelaide, we hope that you have a rewarding and memorable experience.

Volunteer roles are available across teams, including WOMADelaide Bars, Cup Squad, Customer Service, KidZone and Production. Volunteers are welcome to use their Volunteer Wristband to enjoy the festival in their free time.

Before applying to volunteer, please read the important information provided below detailing volunteer roles, responsibilities, and general conditions.

Volunteers must:

• Be available across all four days of the festival and complete a shift of maximum 5 hours each day, in exchange for a Volunteer Wristband (volunteers working less than 16-20 hours will receive the appropriate festival wristband relevant to the hours they complete, i.e. 3-Day Wristband, Single Day Wristband/s).
• Commit to a Volunteer Bond of $240. This will be administered with the payment of a $1 Administration Fee authorising the WOMADelaide Foundation to charge the Volunteer Bond of $240 to your Credit / Debit card via Stripe. This Bond will only be charged should volunteer misconduct occur (see more details in the volunteer bond document).
• Be over 18 years of age.
• Sign a Volunteer Agreement, attend a Volunteers Briefing and complete a Safety Induction.
• The Foundation has the authority to cancel the Volunteer Wristband if the volunteer engages in any behaviour that would contravene the role as a volunteer, including failure to attend (without notification) or satisfactorily complete any shift, failure to attend briefing/inductions or provide documentation as required or any other actions which could be described by the supervisor as misconduct.
• Undergo a South Australian Working with Children Check (WWCC) to volunteer in roles that directly interact with children, i.e. KidZone, Info Booth. There will be no cost involved for volunteers.

To Apply:

• Have a current email address
• Create an account on Be Collective
• Have supporting documents ready to upload along with your application (e.g. RSA, WWCC)
• Please note, if you are unable to participate this year but are still interested in being involved in future years, it is encouraged that you sign up with us on Be Collective 

After applying to volunteer

• If you are accepted as a volunteer, you will receive emails from Be Collective as you are rostered for your shifts. You will also receive direct correspondence from the Volunteers Coordinators or Bar Coordinators on how to confirm your shifts, as well as important information on your role.
  

Volunteers will receive communications on which briefing evening to attend.

Access2Arts Training (Crowd Care & Crowd Usher): Thu 12 February 2026
Green Team Briefing: Wed 18 February 2026
Customer Service & Production/Site Briefing: Thu 19 February 2026
Bump-In/Bump-Out Stalls Briefing: Mon 2 March 2026
Bars Briefing: Wed 4 March 2026
Cup Squad Briefing: Fri 6 March 2026
Festival Dates: 6–9 March 2026

If your question isn’t answered in our FAQs, email us at volunteer@womadelaide.com.au

WOMADelaide is accepting interstate volunteer applications.