• 2025 AWESOME Festival Volunteer Registration Form

  • Are you passionate about the arts? Interested in gaining events experience? Keen to work alongside creative professionals? Love working with children?⁠

    We are now recruiting Festival Assistants for the 2025 AWESOME Festival! The AWESOME Festival runs annually in the Perth Cultural Centre in the October school holidays and offers volunteers opportunities to gain real experience in all aspects of arts and event management.

    The AWESOME Festival is a world-class arts festival that brings colour and excitement every year through a kaleidoscope of performances, workshops, exhibitions, activities and events for children aged 0-12 years and their families.

    Full day, morning and afternoon shifts are available from Tuesday 30 September - Saturday 4 October.

    We aim to make our volunteer experience fun, rewarding, insightful and educational.

  • To sign up, please complete this form (it should only take 5-10 minutes of your time) and we will be in touch.

    Please note: Volunteers must be 15 years or older and have a current Working with Children Check if 18 years or older (can be obtained through Barking Gecko Arts).

  • Your Details

  • Date of Birth*
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  • Which of the following pronouns most accurately describes you?
  • Which of the following best describes your cultural background?
  • Have you volunteered at the AWESOME Festival before?

  • Emergency Contact Details

  • Relationship

  • Working with Children Check

    If you are aged 18 or over, you must hold a valid Working with Children Check to volunteer at the AWESOME Festival. It is a requirement of volunteering that we sight this before your first shift.
  • Do you hold a current WA Working with Children Check?*
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  • Aged 18 or over and don't have a current WWCC? No problem, we will post a pre-filled form to you!

    Once it gets to you, just complete the required sections and take it to your local post office with 100 points of identification to lodge. It will only cost you $11, is valid for 3 years and can be used for any child-related work. For more information, click here.

  • Your Volunteer Role

  • Festival Assistant

    Festival Assistants are the driving force behind the AWESOME Festival! Every shift brings something new and exciting, with a variety of hands-on tasks.

    You might,

    • Work alongside professional WA artists;
    • Supervise exhibition spaces and installations;
    • Assist with front of house and provide excellent customer service;
    • Distribute survey cards and programs;
    • Dress up as one of our Festival Mascots!

    We’re looking for enthusiastic, adaptable volunteers who thrive in a vibrant festival environment and love engaging with the public in a positive way.

  • Availability

    Please indicate your availability. You can volunteer as much or as little as you'd like! Every bit of your time is much appreciated. Once confirmed, we will roster you on for ALL shifts selected.
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  • Volunteer Agreement

  • I understand that as an AWESOME Festival volunteer I am a representative of the Festival and of Barking Gecko Arts, and agree to conduct myself in a friendly and professional manner at all times.

    I understand that the effective and professional running of the AWESOME Festival relies on the work of volunteers, and therefore I will endeavour to be punctual and reliable in relation to the times I have agreed to volunteer.

    I will endeavour to give at least 24 hours notice if I am unable to fulfil my commitments as scheduled.

    I understand that I am expected to read the volunteer manual thoroughly and adhere to the protocols and processes detailed within.

    I understand that I am required to attend a volunteer briefing session before the commencement of the Festival.

    I understand I am covered by Barking Gecko Arts' Volunteer Insurance for all volunteer work carried out during my scheduled shifts, on the condition I sign-in and sign-out each day.

    I understand that Barking Gecko Arts and their associated partners are entitled to the use and distribution of any photos or videos taken of me unless I specify otherwise in writing.

    I agree to have a valid Working With Children Check if I am 18 years of age or over.

  • Code of Conduct

  • As an AWESOME Festival Volunteer, it is a requirement that you read and understand our Code of Conduct:

  • Should be Empty: