Childrens Festival Volunteers

Cairns Children's Festival Volunteer Call Out

We are calling out for volunteers to help us make the Children’s Festival a safe, fun and fabulous event.

Cairns Children’s Festival is back, bigger and brighter than ever in 2024! This exciting program will run over two days at the Court House Gallery, CPAC and Tanks Arts Centre on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May 2024. The festival puts our youngest creatives in the spotlight in a safe and fun environment for families to explore, create and imagine... and we’re calling for a dedicated team of volunteers to get involved and be part of the festival fun.

Once you have submitted your interest to volunteer the festival team will respond to your application with more information about the roles available for 2024.

Submit your interest to volunteer


Volunteer opportunities

Volunteer opportunities


  • Site and Activity Assistants
  • Production Assistants
  • Information Booth Assistants
  • Show Ushers

Previous experience is not essential. The festival team will provide support to ensure volunteers feel confident in their roles. We got you!

Skills

Skills


  • Able to interact with the members of the public and festival personnel
  • Interested in the arts industry and community events
  • Ability to follow instructions and be an active part of festival team
2024 Dates & Times

2024 Dates & Times


  • Sat 18 May: Between 9:30am-4:30pm
  • Sun 19 May: Between 8:00am-3:30pm

A minimum commitment of a 4-hour shift is required. Shifts are flexible! The roster detailing positions, dates, times and locations will be sent to interested applicants so they can select what best suits them.

Last Updated: 5 December 2023

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