Shift lengths and briefing times will be shared when volunteer planning opens.
Help make it happen
Volunteer
Join the people who welcome visitors, support activities and keep Applefest running smoothly.
Why volunteer
Be part of a festival that feels local because it is local.
Volunteers help create the welcome, rhythm and care that visitors remember. From practical setup to visitor questions, local help is what makes Applefest feel like Harcourt.
Briefing information, team support and practical event notes before you start.
Volunteer roles
Useful roles across the day.
Roles will be matched to the site plan, programme and each volunteer’s availability.
Before gates open
Help prepare signage, spaces, stalls and visitor areas.
Visitor welcome
Answer questions and direct people around the festival.
Arrival support
Assist with entry points, queues or wristbands if required.
Activity support
Help stages, workshops and scheduled events run on time.
Entrant support
Assist with entries, displays, judging spaces and awards.
Pack down
Support end-of-day reset, rubbish sorting and site care.
Activities
Support local groups, kids areas or demonstration spaces.
On-call help
Step into practical tasks where the festival team needs support.