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Our aim is to find a place in our organisation for every enthusiastic volunteer.​​

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Whats Available

There are many different types of roles available on the Festival weekend, in the lead up to and after the weekend, as well as all year around – your assistance is always welcome. Here are some of the different areas you could help out in, and you can always contact us to let us know you are interested and have a chat where you could volunteer.

A Venues team is dedicated to each one of our sites. The size and make up each team depends on the size of the site and it’s type of operation. The venue team collectively make their venue run like a well-oiled machine – everything happening in coordination to deliver a great experience for our guests.
The venue team is made up of people managing the site, cleanliness, ( rubbish collection ) vendors and security, stage managers working with the artists and technical crew as well as our very own announcers/MCs and greeters. Sustainability is a new area we are building on with Containers for Change supporting our Venues to be a recycling area.
The members of our venue teams are dedicated to making sure our event space is always welcoming, clean, safe, fun and great place to be. They are organised, have an eye for detail and enjoy interacting with different types of people.

The bar operations team manage all aspects of alcohol service. They offer great service to our customers, manage the stock, keep the bar presentable and of course serve alcohol responsibly.
As the majority of positions in this team serve customers, you will need to hold a current RSA (Responsible service of alcohol) certificate, or approved managers card.
There are a few positions in this team that assist back-of-house topping up supplies and stock and so don’t require an RSA.
Our bar team members are friendly, quick with a smile, enjoy interacting with people, efficient and speedy.

Operations provide and coordinate all the support services that are common to all our sites, which includes liaising with external agencies such as Police, Fire and Ambulance. They move equipment around, play a big role in assembly and disassembly of sites either side of the Festival weekend, and during event time respond to assist with resolving issues.
The functions that come under Operations include logistics, communications, electrical and plumbing services, cleansing and waste, security, medical, transport, vehicles and traffic. Our Operations team members are resourceful, great at coordinating multiple things and quick to think of clever solutions.

This team works our outlets over the festival selling day & weekend tickets, merchandise as well as exchanging wristbands for pre-purchased tickets. They also help out our guests with information.
Everyone of our festival guests will meet someone from this team over the weekend, and in most cases it will be the first Blues at Bridgetown person they interact with. This team welcomes them to our event as well as the town, leaving our guests with a great first and lasting impression. They are cheerful, adaptable, good listeners and confident handling money.

The administration team is the one that keeps the organisation running day-in, day-out, every day of the year. They coordinate all the office activities – everything from managing correspondence and applications of all kinds, accounts, filing, answering queries … you know, all those office type things!
There is always something to do in the office and help during the year is always welcome. The Admin team are resourceful, organised, understand the importance of confidentiality, great at multi-tasking and most of all, enjoy a laugh!

First Aid volunteers provide immediate and appropriate first aid assistance to attendees, ensuring their safety and well-being. You will be providing first point of call in venues for anything medical. You will need to have a current basic first aid certificate or be a qualified medical practitioner

Selecting the right Volunteer

At Blues at Bridgetown, we want to make sure we have the right people, with the right skills volunteering in the right roles at our event. Some event day roles require experience or qualifications such as a first aid, responsible service of alcohol (RSA) certificate or police clearance.

When we receive your application, we take a look to see what roles are available and try to match your experience against our requirements. We take into account your preferences for shifts, working with friends or family as well as the experience you have and the experience you would like to gain. If we are unable to meet your preferences, or think another role would a better match, we will contact you to discuss and suggest alternatives.

Blues at Bridgetown offers, and welcomes involvement from volunteers who seek the same from their volunteering:

What you get out of volunteering​

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A sense of pride, expression and achievement in making a valuable contribution to our community

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Share and contribute to the organisation’s mission, vision and values

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An opportunity to learn more about us and our community, the arts and tourism industries

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Being part of an internationally recognised event

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Social interaction with like-minded people

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Gaining skills and experiences for professional and personal development

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Simply having a great time!

In addition, we offer the following benefits based on the completion of 8 hours volunteer work or equivalent:

• Free access to the Festival’s ticketed events, including the wrap-up event on the Sunday night of the Festival weekend

• A Blues At Bridgetown t-shirt

• Volunteer BBQ after the Festival weekend
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Blues at Bridgetown is also happy to provide you with a reference in return for you volunteering with us. If you would like a reference, simply ask us when you have successfully completed your volunteering work​

FAQ's

Do I need to complete any training to be a volunteer?
  • Most roles do not require formal training. You will be advised of specific duties via email with your roster.
  • Volunteers are required to attend the Volunteer Induction on Thursday night before the festival unless prior approval to complete at beginning of shift.
  • Some roles do have requirements e.g. RSA, First Aid Certificate. You will be asked to upload copies of these qualifications when you register online if not already provided in previous years.
  • If you have a particular skill that you feel will be of value to the festival, please make sure to mention it on your application form.
  • Youth volunteers are required to have a parent or guardian accompany them for the entirety of their shift.
  • Volunteer application form is to be signed by parent/guardian.

There are limited roles that youth can fulfil.

  • Complete a Volunteer Application form online.
  • Each year we need a new completed application form for insurance purposes.
  • You will receive a ‘Thank you, your application has been received’ message on submission of your online registration.
  • You will receive an email with your roster attached. This will be AFTER the 7th October 2025.
  • You will need to acknowledge acceptance of your roster as soon as possible after it is received.
  • Adults: minimum of 8 hours.
  • Youth: (13 – 17 years old): minimum of 5 hours.
  • a weekend festival ticket
  • a volunteer t-shirt
  • a sense of achievement in making a valuable contribution to a community event
  • Volunteers need to organise their own accommodation for the festival.

No. There is no reserved parking for volunteers but there is plenty of free parking around Bridgetown for the weekend.

  • Shifts are allocated according to the information on your application form. Provide as much information as possible so we can allocate appropriate shifts.
  • Whilst we try and fulfil your requests, we cannot guarantee you will get the day/shift requested.
  • You must be over 18 years to work in some venues unless accompanied by a parent/guardian.
  • Set up and pull down are super important roles, please consider volunteering pre or post festival.
  • All volunteers are required to attend Thursday night induction at the town hall where armbands and tshirts will be issued.
  • If you arrive after Thursday night, report to the festival office where you can collect these.
  • Please report to your rostered area 15 minutes prior to your shift to sign in, receive specific instructions and handover from the previous volunteer.
  • At the end of each shift, you will be required to sign off on the form you signed in on. If your replacement has not arrived by handover time, please advise the Volunteer Coordinator

The festival office will be open from 8.30am each day the week before and after the festival, sign on sheets will be there.

No. There are no discounted tickets available to friends and family of volunteers. But they could volunteer too!

Children cannot accompany you on your shift, unless they are a youth volunteer and have completed an application form.

It takes a huge effort to make Blues at Bridgetown a success. We realise that things may crop up ‘last minute’ which might prevent you from attending so we ask that you communicate with us in a timely manner.

  • If you find that you can’t make the festival it is your responsibility to notify the Volunteer Coordinator as soon as possible at volunteers@bluesatbridgetown.com.auso that a replacement can be found.
  • Volunteers who don’t cancel in advance and simply don’t turn up can significantly undermine the smooth running of the festival. Any future applications may not be accepted.

Apply to become a volunteer by filling in the below form:

*If you are under 18, a parent or guardian will need to fill this in on your behalf

*Submitting an application does not guarantee you will be selected as a volunteer. You will be sent an email to notify you if you are successful. Please keep an eye on your junk mail for this email.

If yes, please give details below
Do you have any pre – existing injury or medical condition that may limit the activities you can do or which may be aggravated or worsened by some types of activities?
Qualification required
e.g customer service, retail, labouring, administration, live performance, IT, marketing, project management:
Terms and conditions can be found below
Terms and Conditions

All Blues at Bridgetown volunteers are also ticket holders and are subject to the festival’s general Terms & Conditions.

 

  • Email Access

Correspondence with you will initially be by email so please ensure your address is correct on your application form. During the festival contact will be made by mobile phone, please ensure this is correct too.

 

  • Attitude

All volunteers represent Blues at Bridgetown (BAB). At all times have a positive and friendly attitude, show courtesy to all festival attendees and act in a safe manner at all times.

 

  • Safety

We take pride in observing high standards of Occupational Health and Safety throughout the festival. We endeavour to provide you with the safest working conditions possible. As a member of the volunteer team we ask you to comply with all safety requirements associated with your volunteer position.

All positions require enclosed shoes. Outdoor work requires a hat, sunscreen will be provided by the festival.

We want all our volunteers to have an enjoyable experience. Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Venue Manager or Festival Manager if, at any time during your volunteer shift, you experience any difficulties in undertaking your duties, working with your fellow volunteers or have any other festival-related concerns.

 

  • Shifts

Adult volunteers (18 years and over) will be required to undertake a minimum of 8 volunteer hours.

Youth volunteers (13 to 17 years) will be required to undertake a minimum of 5 volunteer hours.

At least one parent or guardian of each youth volunteer must also be a volunteer.

Volunteers must not bring their children to their shift nor should children be left under the care of any other volunteers on duty at any stage over the festival.

If you are unable to do a shift for any reason (e.g. illness, injury or family emergency), you must contact the Volunteer Coordinator immediately.

If you do not complete a shift, you will be required to return your festival wristband.

 

  • Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking Policy

The BAB is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment for all volunteers. It has a strict no drugs, alcohol and smoking policy whilst on duty. The festival is a smoke free event.

Volunteers who arrive for their shift under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be allowed to complete their shift. Should this occur, your festival armband will be removed immediately and entry to venues refused.

All volunteers are required to report for work in a fit condition, able to perform their required duties in a safe and capable manner.

 

  • Tickets

Your volunteer ticket is valid only for you. It does not entitle members of your family or associates to enter the festival.

  • Camping is not included in the volunteer package.

 

  • Reporting

Incident Report forms must be completed any time there is an accident, incident or near-miss. These forms can be obtained from the venue box. During or post festival, take your completed Incident Report forms to the Venue Manager or the festival office.

 

  • Confidentiality

All information and processes associated with the volunteer position are considered confidential.

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