Volunteering at
Desert Festival
Desert Festival 2025 is almost here, and we need YOUR help to make it spectacular!
Desert Festival is Central Australia’s annual celebration of arts, culture, and community, offering a vibrant platform for Central Australian artists from diverse backgrounds and a range of artforms.
We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic, and passionate people to join our volunteer crew. Whether it’s handling ticketing, managing the merch stall, assisting behind the bar, or helping festival attendees, there’s a range of positions to suit skill sets and interests.
Why volunteer at Desfest?
Freebies
1 x Volunteer Festival Entry Pass. Do beyond the minimum hours requirement and receive 1 x Free Desert Festival Merch.
Discounts
Access to a discount on film tickets at Des Fest’s new sister event Mparntwe/Alice Springs International Film Festival (MASIFF, 3-13 October 2024)!
Engage with the Arts
Be in the heart of a vibrant mix of live music, DJs, theatre, exhibitions, dance, workshops and more – and get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how the festival comes to life!
Network & skills building
Meet artists, cultural leaders, and fellow volunteers who share your passion, and gain skills and experience.
Connect
Meet new people, make friends and strengthen your community connections.
Make a Difference
Help celebrate and support diverse voices, emerging artists, and our vibrant Central Australian arts scene and culture.
Roles to Suit Your Skills:
- Box Office / Ticket Sales
- Gallery Sitting
- Merch Stall
- Bar (RSA required)
- Front of House
- Documentation/Photography
- Setup, Pack Down
- Basic Site Assistance
Scroll down to fill out the volunteer form and join the team that makes Desert Festival unforgettable.
Volunteers need to be
- Aged 18 and above
- Happy to embrace Desert Festival’s values
- Available to work a minimum of 4 hours over the course of the festival, or 12 hours if volunteering for event planning (outside event delivery period)
- Flexible, reliable and friendly!
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team
- Available to attend a Volunteer Induction and any other necessary training required for their role.
Volunteer Induction & Trainings
- All volunteers attend the induction session and undergo necessary training sessions.
If you’d like to contribute, but this format doesn’t quite fit your availability or needs, please get in touch – we are happy to chat about other ways that you can get involved!