Help presenters shine and encourage hands-on participation
Workshop Assistants are based at workshop venues or tents, helping presenters set up and pack down, and encouraging attendees to join in. This role is a great mix of logistics and engagement.
Ideal for:
- Volunteers who enjoy physical tasks like moving equipment, chairs and tables
- Those willing to work under the direction of workshop leaders and program staff
- Volunteers with strong communication skills who enjoy promoting activities and engaging participants
- People who are comfotable working across both indoor and outdoor environments
- Those looking for a role with high public interaction and medium physical activity
- Volunteers willing to use a radio for coordination (training provided)
Responsibilities:
- Assist with set up of audio equipment and props
- Liaise with workshop presenters and help prepare workshop areas
- Promote workshops to nearby festival attendees
- Ensure workshops run on time and report delays or no-shows
- Confirm additional needs (e.g. water, bins, cleaning supplies)
- Respond to emergency announcements and escalate safety concerns
- Assist with crowd control and audience engagement
- You may be assigned a radio to communicate with the Program Team, Volunteer Management and Command Centre
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