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Volunteer Role Descriptions

Volunteers are the face of Midsumma’s celebrations. You’ll be a part of the team that welcome attendees, collect donations, help navigate crowds, and make sure everyone feels comfortable, informed and knows where to go and what to expect. 

There are plenty of roles on offer. The roles will vary depending on the event's requirements. 

We are seeking volunteers in the following areas: 

Team Leaders 
Working closely with the Volunteers Coordinator, Team Leaders will oversee a group of volunteers across many different departments and events during the festival. This role will entail a higher level of responsibility and be integral to assisting volunteer operations. 

Bump In 
Be a part of our bump in crew! Bump in involves getting the site ready for the events. This includes setting up signage, marquees, tables & chairs, traffic/parking barriers, picking up and distributing equipment, assisting all stallholders, and making sure the site looks perfect before attendees arrive. The roles available to bump in shifts include Site Bump In, Bars, Stalls, and Signage. 

Bump Out 
Much like bump in, volunteers working in bump out shifts will work behind the scenes alongside our Production Staff to pack down all event sites. The roles available for bump out shifts include Site Bump Out, Bars, Stalls, and Signage 

Information Tents/Welcome Team 
Volunteers operating at the Information Tents or as members of the Welcome Team will welcome visitors and support patrons by providing answers to questions regarding the festival site, where things are located, the program, lost property, how to donate and more. 

Merchandise Tent 
On event day, Midsumma will be offering a collection of PRIDE accessories, branded merch, and sale of artworks. As a volunteer at the Merchandise Tent, you will assist in the selling of merchandise. 
 
Volunteer HQ 
Volunteer HQ is where all volunteers start and end their shifts. Requires checking in all volunteers and distributing the correct accreditations and 2-way radios if required. 
 
Artist Check-In Tent 
Assist Artists and Performers by providing wayfinding instructions to Family Precinct, Mainstage and Picnic Stages. 
 
Bar
Help out at the fabulous bars at Midsumma Carnival. You will require a valid Victorian RSA to fulfill this role. 

Wristbanding Warrior
Distribute wristbands to anyone over 18 years of age who wishes to visit the Midsumma Bars at Carnival and Pride March. Also includes being stationed outside the fences of the bar area ensuring that only those with a wristband can enter the bar area. 

Stalls HQ 
Assist all stall holders at Midsumma Carnival and Victoria Pride’s Street Party with wayfinding, stall set up, equipment distribution and stall locations. 

Eco Team 
The Eco Team will encourage patrons to recycle properly and separate food/organic waste to limit the likelihood of contamination. Volunteers in this role will also act as the face of Midsumma Festival and assist patrons with questions, wayfinding, surveys and donations. 
 
Accessibility Champions 
Welcome and assist patrons with accessibility needs arriving and leaving Midsumma’s events, as well as throughout the day. Answer any specific questions regarding accessibility and make sure everyone is enjoying the events. 
 
Fly Squad 
Fast and full of fun, being a part of the Fly Squad requires you to assist with areas that require the most attention at the time. 
 
Survey Superstar 
Survey Superstars are required to welcome attendees and participants and ask for their time to fill out a brief survey or collect donations from patrons with our Donation Buckets. This helps us improve Midsumma’s future events.  

Office & Project Administration 
Periodically, there will be a need for volunteers to assist with office administration. This can include, printing, photocopying, and laminating as well as organising signage, stationary, and other office equipment, and usually takes place in the Midsumma office prior to event days. 

Audience, Vehicle & Wave Marshals 
Marshals make sure the Pride March runs smoothly all the way from Ian Johnson Oval to Catani Gardens. Your role will assist in escorting waves and groups down the marching route and communicating on radio with other team members. These roles help manage the safety of both audience and participants and are integral to the event operations. 

March Participant Check In 
Check in all the participants who are part of the Pride March. This includes signing them in, distributing wristbands, crowd control, keeping the space clean and safe, and answering participants’ questions. 

Green Room & Artist Liaison Assistant 
Green Room & Artist Liaison Assistants will assist Stage Managers in collecting artists and helping them with their items to the stage or the Green Rooms, ensuring the artists arrive on stage on time and keeping Green Rooms stocked up with food and refreshments for artists. 
 
Low Sensory & Elders Space
The Low Sensory space at Victoria Pride’s Street Party is offered to anyone who’s experiencing sensory overload and would like a space to take a break. It also runs to provide space for local Elders. As a volunteer located here, you will assist staff in keeping the space tidy, refreshing the catering and keeping an eye over the needs of those who access the space. 
 
Pride Window Assistant 
Pride Window Assistants will help either with setting up or taking down the window stage decor and assisting artists across various venues’ windows in the Smith St & Gertrude St precinct. 

Front Of House 
Working within our Midsumma Presents venues, Front of House Volunteers responsibilities include scanning tickets, general wayfinding, queue management and seating venues.

Midsumma Carnival
Sunday 17 January 2027 
The festival’s opening weekend features Midsumma Carnival, an iconic outdoor celebration from 11 am–9 pm in Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne, marking one of the biggest highlights on the LGBTIQA+ annual calendar.

Midsumma Pride March
Sunday 31 January 2027 
Over 10,000 marchers take Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, cheered by 45,000+ supporters. The parade concludes in Catani Gardens with live performances, DJs, and vibrant celebrations, Victoria’s largest Pride March.

Victoria's Pride Street Party
Sunday 7 February 2027
Victoria’s Pride, delivered by Midsumma, celebrates rainbow communities statewide. From December regional activities to a one-day street party in Melbourne’s Gertrude and Smith Street precinct on Sunday 8 February.

Midsumma Presents Program in Midsumma Festival
Sunday 17th January-7th Febuary 2027

Midsumma Presents is our curated program, where Midsumma collaborates with outstanding artists and cultural institutions from Victoria and around the world. Experience fresh collaborations between Midsumma Festival and some of Victoria’s outstanding cultural institutions. It's intersectional, it's vibrant and it brings people together. 

Our Volunteer Agreement outlines Midsumma Festival’s commitments to you, your rights and responsibilities, and the policies and procedures that apply while volunteering with us.

We encourage all volunteers to read the agreement before confirming their participation. There’s no need to sign it, but it’s important to understand the expectations that help us create a safe, respectful and inclusive festival for everyone.

Midsumma Volunteer Agreement 2027

Volunteers Under 18

If you’re under 18, your parent or guardian will need to review and provide consent to the agreement below.

Under 18 Volunteer Agreement