Organisation

Dunedin Midwinter Carnival Trust

Description

There are a variety of fun, important roles at the Dunedin Midwinter Carnival! Check them out and see what takes your fancy. Connect, enjoy, and give back to the community while soaking up the festive vibes!

Festival volunteers are the heart and soul of the Dunedin Midwinter Carnival, helping bring this magical event to life across a range of exciting and essential roles. Whether you’re helping guide the lantern procession, serving mulled wine, keeping the Night Market vibrant, or ensuring crowd safety, there’s a spot for everyone to shine. Volunteers will be instrumental in making sure the two-day festival runs smoothly and safely.

📍 Location: First Church, Moray Place, Dunedin, Friday 12th June & Saturday 13th June 2026 (weather backup: 19–20th June)
📝 Volunteers who participate can gain valuable experience, receive a reference letter, and have university volunteering hours signed off.
🍴Volunteers will receive kai (food) during their shift

Roles include:

• Brazier Keepers 🔥 (monitoring fire braziers safely)

• Ticketing Team / Front of House 🎟️ (selling and checking tickets)

• Procession Guides 🚶‍♀️ (helping guide lantern processions)

• Info Stand Volunteers ℹ️ (providing information to the public)

• Crowd Safety Team 🚧 (managing crowd flow at entrances)

• Night Market Helpers / Waste Warriors ♻️ (keeping the Night Market tidy and vibrant)

• Mulled Wine & Food Stall Volunteers 🍷 (serving food, drinks, and managing the Cup Library)

• Set-up and Pack-down Crew 🛠️ (helping install and dismantle event infrastructure)

Requirements

• ✨ Ideal Crew Members Are:

  • Reliable, proactive, and friendly

  • Enjoy public-facing roles or behind-the-scenes action

  • Able to commit to both festival nights

Time commitment

• Carnival Dates:
  🗓️ Friday 12th June & Saturday 13th June 2026 (weather backup: 19–20th June)

  Shift Time:
  🕔 5:00 PM – approx. 9:30 PM each night

  ⚠️ Volunteers must be available both nights.

How to apply

https://forms.gle/V8MsAUFjCDG9h7xF7

Lauren /volunteer.midwinter@gmail.com/022 683 6224

Please copy (cc) volunteer@otago.ac.nz into your application email