2025 Volunteer applications will open later in the year.

It takes a small team of staff, and over 900 volunteers working behind the scenes to create the fun and fantastic event that is the National Folk Festival.

Volunteers do everything that needs to be done to make the Festival happen. They check in performers, sell tickets and merchandise, check wristbands, answer phones, manage stages, set up venues – you get the picture.  The fun-loving, community-minded individuals who decide to get involved and become part of the Festival community give our event its heart and soul. The application process will be conducted through our volunteer platform, Rosterfy.

If you're unsure about which team to join, please take a moment to read the Team Descriptions and all the other valuable information by clicking on the buttons on the left. They will help you decide which team aligns best with your interests and skills.

Some reasons to volunteer during the festival:

It’s fun!

Try something new, different.

Enjoy the social event, meet new people, and make new friends.

Personal and professional development and fulfillment.

Learn and develop new skills.

Use existing skills in new and exciting ways.

Have an active role in a wonderful event.

Earn a season ticket including camping

Be recognised as a doer.

Become a part of the folkie family.