JOIN THE AWBF CREW!
Be part of a passionate and diverse volunteer team that brings the Australian Wooden Boat Festival to life! Whether you’re into boat wrangling, decorating, entertainment, construction, or helping out with special events, there’s a role for everyone. From safety marshals to exhibition managers, kid’s activity coordinators, front of house and office staff, we welcome all levels of experience—whether you’re a wooden boat enthusiast or just excited to be part of something unique.
If you have specific skills (or want to learn new ones), let us know, and we’ll find the perfect role for you! Sign up below, and our Volunteers Manager will be in touch.
For any questions, please reach out to Stephanie: volunteersmanager@awbf.org.au
Providing directions and information to attendees, collecting feedback and data, front of house at venues, ticketing and volunteering at registration points and the call centre.
Set-up and pack-down of spaces/venues/stalls, installing signage, volunteering as a Festival runner, dock crew, on water activities and the control room.
Artist liaisons, photographers, AV technicians, coordinating demonstrations and children’s activities, assisting with food and beverage.
Collating and distributing event documentation, registration sheets, checklists, questionnaires and accreditation.
Crew acknowledgements:
- Recognition on our website (please let us know if wish to remain anonymous).
- Invitation to a Crew celebratory event during or post Festival.
- A limited edition Volunteer Crew lapel pin for every biennial Festival you volunteer. Collect all Festival pins and wear them with pride! (For pick-up during the Festival period).
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