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Applicant Details
Your Name
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First
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Mobile No.
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Your Email Address
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Suburb / Town
(Required)
Do you have a preferred name / nickname that is different to your actual name.
Age Group
(Required)
I am over 18
Do you hold a current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)?
(Required)
One Festival session is designed for children, so a current Working with Children Check may be useful for volunteers allocated to that event. It is not required for most volunteer roles.
Yes
No
Emergency Contact
Emergency Contact Name
(Required)
First
Last
Emergency Contact Phone No.
(Required)
Availability and Capabilities
Which days are you available?
(Required)
Thursday 5 November – Set-up Crew Only
Friday 6 November
Saturday 7 November Choice
Sunday 8 November
Preferred Shift Times (Thursday)
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Select all applicable.
Preferred Shift Times (Friday)
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Select all applicable.
Preferred Shift Times (Saturday)
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Select all applicable.
Preferred Shift Times (Sunday)
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Select all applicable.
What length of volunteer shift would you be comfortable working?
(Required)
Half day
Full day
Either half day or full day
Briefing Availability
(Required)
Are you available on Thursday 29 October from 5–6pm for the volunteer briefing and training session?
Yes
No
Maybe
Other Capabilities
Not all roles require all listed. So if you don't have a driver's licence and it's not relevant to the role you're interested in just choose n/a
Do you hold a current driver’s licence?
(Required)
Yes
No
n/a
Do you hold a current First Aid certificate or have medical training?
(Required)
Yes
No
Are you comfortable using technology, including a mobile ticket-scanning app?
(Required)
Yes
Somewhat
No
Training / support prior to and during festival will be available.
Are you comfortable standing for extended periods and moving between venues?
(Required)
Yes
With some limitations
No
Accessibility requirements (if any)
Accessibility requirements or medical considerations we should account for when allocating shifts
Role Interests
Which volunteer role/s interest you?
(Required)
General Festival Volunteer
Author Escort / Green Room
Venue Manager
Set-up Crew / Festival Operations
Happy to be useful wherever needed
You may select more than one role. Author Escort and Venue Manager positions are limited and may involve an interview. All applicants may also be considered for General Festival Volunteer duties.
General Questions
Why would you like to volunteer at the Berry Writers Festival?
(Required)
Please describe any previous volunteer, event, hospitality or customer-service experience
The Roles
Complete information on Specialist Role if applicable or continue to next screen
Author Escort / Green Room
Why are you interested in being an Author Escort?
(Required)
Please describe any experience working with presenters, performers, authors or guests
Are you comfortable working independently and responding calmly to changing schedules?
(Required)
Yes
Somewhat
No
Are you confident managing schedules and communicating professionally with authors and festival guests?
(Required)
Yes
Somewhat
No
Venue Manager
Why are you interested in the Venue Manager role?
(Required)
Describe any leadership, supervisory or event-management experience
Have you previously managed volunteers or teams?
(Required)
Yes
No
Are you comfortable handling operational issues and making decisions independently?
(Required)
Yes
Somewhat
No
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First Choice
Second Choice
Third Choice
Which areas do you have experience in?
Front-of-house operations
Audience management
Event scheduling
WHS and safety procedures
AV or technical coordination
Team leadership
Ticketing systems and scanning
None of the above
Set-up Crew / Festival Operations
Why are you interested in joining the Set-up Crew?
(Required)
Describe any experience setting up festivals, theatres or other events
Are you able to undertake physical work such as moving chairs, lifting boxes and installing signs?
(Required)
Yes
Yes, with some limitations
No
Are you comfortable working in a team and adapting to changing schedules?
(Required)
Yes
Somewhat
No
Final Information
How did you hear about the Berry Writers' Festival?
Festival website
Social media
Friend or family
I have previously volunteered
Local community group
Book club or writing group
Library
Other (please provide details)
Is there anything else you would like us to know?
Consent
I understand that volunteering may involve standing for extended periods, working in busy environments and following festival policies, safety instructions and directions. I agree to be contacted about my application, interviews, volunteer allocation, briefing and roster.
