Volunteers

The volunteers of the festival are an integral part of our team who share their time, experience and talents to support our programs, and help us maintain a high standard of public service. In turn the festival provides support, skills development opportunities, and a wide range of volunteering experiences.

The festival relies on over 150 volunteers in both the lead up to, and delivery of the festival, and the roles are many including; administration, production support, event management, ticketing, hospitality, marketing, artist liaison, transportation and accommodation.

For more information email volunteers@castlemainefestival.com.au.

2015 Volunteer Guidelines | 2015 Volunteer Handbook

Sign up to be a Volunteer:

  • About You

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  • Availability

  • Preferred Roles

    Please note that we cannot guarantee that you will be placed in your preferred role, some flexibility will be required, particularly over festival time. Providing a current, 1 page CV along with your application form is particularly helpful.
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  • All volunteers are provided orientation and support, and an opportunity to participate in festival activities and contribute to its success. Closer to the festival there will be information sessions and OH&S training, details of which will be emailed to you. Please email us at: volunteers@castlemainefestival.com if you need to update your contact details.

  • Volunteer rights & responsibilities

    Volunteers are an important and much valued part of the Castlemaine State Festival.

    The Festival has prepared a volunteers handbook which includes guidelines associated with the responsibilities of both the festival and its volunteers, to provide a clear understanding of the conditions of engagement. It is important that you read this handbook prior to starting your volunteer role.

  • Rights

    The Castlemaine State Festival will ensure its volunteers are:

    • Treated as co-workers
    • Assigned suitable tasks
    • Appropriately inducted into the organisation
    • Provided training for the job
    • Provided sound guidance and direction
    • Ensured a sage work environment
    • Provided with clear and open communication
    • Ensured confidentiality where required
    • Ensured mediation if a dispute arises
    • Provided with Workcover and Public Liability Insurance

    Responsibilities

    Volunteers of the Castlemaine State Festival will ensure they:

    • Attend meetings as necessary
    • Have a professional attitude towards volunteer work
    • Are supportive & willing to learn
    • Welcome supervision and instruction
    • Seek advice and ask questions when unsure
    • Are dependable & undertake work as agreed
    • Respect confidentiality
    • Are a team player and respect the rights of others
    • Assist and welcome new volunteers

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  • If you have any questions or would like further information about volunteering for the Castlemaine State Festival please contact our Volunteer Coordinator on:

    Email: volunteers@castlemainefestival.com.au
    Phone: 03 5472 3733

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Members

The Festival welcomes new members for a fee of $20 per year. Membership gives you the opportunity to vote at the annual general meeting and to nominate for the Board.
For more information on how to become a member please contact the Festival Office.