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Become a volunteer

Interested in applying? Read the information below then click the link at the bottom of the page to start your application

 

Twominds Festival is one big whānau, connected over a shared love and passion for positive experiences and human interaction. We are looking for passionate and dedicated volunteers to help us deliver the festival successfully, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all attendees.​

 

The Twominds whānau has always been diverse - made up of people from a huge range of backgrounds and cultures. People from all over the world have volunteered at Twominds Festival. It’s this diversity that helps ensure anyone can and will have an amazing experience.

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As a Twominds Festival volunteer, you will play an important role in helping us create a festival experience that has a meaningful impact on all attendees. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented and creative humans in our community.

Benefits of becoming a volunteer

Contribute Positively

Twominds Festival is more than just a music festival. It is a community of people who are passionate about contributing positively to the people and the world around us. As a volunteer, you will play an important role in helping us achieve this mission.

 

Learn and Experience

Many skills applied or learnt when volunteering in a festival environment are transferable across a wide range industries. As diverse as the tasks, is also the range of people you will meet. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to expand your skills and experience. Plus, who knows what connections you could make!

 

Join the Whānau

The Twominds whānau is a melting pot of different cultures and backgrounds. As a volunteer, you will be welcomed into this whānau - meeting inspiring and like-minded people, and making relationships that can last a lifetime.

 

Camp On Site

The comfiest camping facilities you’ll ever experience! Come camp onsite during your time volunteering with us. Volunteers have their own camping area, with access to newly-built facilities, including showers, toilets, kitchen, and washing equipment.

 

Have a LOT of fun!

Delivering Twominds Festival is a lot of work, but it is also a lot of fun. You will get to enjoy the music, art, and all experiences the festival offers - but most importantly, the company of the people you’ll be working and enjoying the festival alongside.

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How it works

Volunteers are expected to work between 12 - 20 hours across the week of Twominds Festival, and are free to enjoy the festival outside of your shifts. The hours worked will be between Tuesday 10th March and Monday 16th March, please let us know in your volunteer application form what days you are available to work - preference will be given to those with full availability. Each volunteer will be offered a Weekend Pass + a Camping Pass. 

 

If you’re planning to volunteer with a friend, please state this on your application and we will endeavor to ensure you work the same shifts.

Volunteer Options

Want to join us for the whole week or just a few days? We have different options with additional perks depending on your availability. 

 

1. 20 hours pre-event - no deposit required.

  • Ability to camp on site from Tuesday 10th through until Tuesday 17th. Powered sites available. Access to full campsite amenities for 7 nights.

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2. 15 hours pre-event (Tuesday - Friday) - no deposit required.

  • Camping on site available from Thursday onwards. All hours to be completed before the festival opens. 

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3. 12 hours during the event (Friday - Sunday) - deposit required.

 

Deposits

As a volunteer working just the festival weekend, you will be required to pay a deposit, which will be equal to the full ticket price. Once you complete your shift(s), your full deposit will be returned to you after the festival. Please be aware that if you miss any part or full shift your deposit will not be returned. 

 

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed and roles will be assigned based on experience and availability, so please explain this in your application.

 

If you are selected as a volunteer, you will be contacted by email. We will confirm your role, shift dates and provide you with a link to acquire a Volunteer Pass. If you already hold a Twominds Festival ticket, don't worry - just inform us upon acceptance, and we'll ensure this is transferred to the appropriate Volunteer Pass.

Areas for volunteer support

Entry & Ticketing

Assisting with the festival's entry points, ensuring a smooth flow of attendees. 

  • Ticket scanning

  • Wristbanding 

  • Campervan check in 
     

Stewarding & Hosting

Be responsible for helping maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for festival-goers. Help with crowd control, provide assistance, and offer guidance to attendees.

  • Campsite arrivals - getting people into the right places

  • Hosting for activities eg. yoga, beach day, etc. 

  • Vibe checks 

  • Let people know when activities & features are about to start 

  • Gather and report live feedback

 

Transport & Marshalling

  • On site parking marshalling 

  • Bus operations to and from the festival 

 

Welfare + Safety

Work with our Welfare team to enhance safety measures and ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable festival experience. 

 

Accessibility 

Twomind’s accessibility program is a core feature of our ethos, making it easy for the d/Deaf, disabled and neurodiverse whanau to experience the festival.

 

Event Support

Work across a variety of tasks to support different festival areas. 

  • Merchandise selling 

  • Runners - access to a vehicle is preferable 

  • Event loggers - assist Event Control to keep a live record of what’s going on across the festival

  • Site office administration

 

Artist & Production Support

Assist the artists with their needs, and help create a positive experience for the performers.

  • Set up 

  • Assist Artist Liaisons as required 

  • Assist Stage Managers as required 

 

Bars

  • Set up 

  • Stock management 

  • Cup washing & distribution

 

Crew Catering 

  • Assist festival chef in feeding the crew

  • Prep 

  • Service 

  • Delivery 

 

Creative Team

Contribute to the artistic and visual aspects of the festival, or support artistic endeavours on the site. 

  • Art

  • Painting signs 

  • Doof sticks 

  • Site theming 

  • Stage theming 

 

Media & Sponsorship

Assisting media & brand partners who are on site. 

  • Activation set up 

  • General assistants 

  • Equipment management

 

Site Build

Assist in setting up the festival grounds before the event begins.

  • Stage build - let us know if you have access to tools or a vehicle, that might be helpful!

  • Distribute equipment 

  • Setting up various spaces (artist areas, lodge etc.)

  • Moving furniture 

  • Marquee set up 

  • Build infrastructure eg. bars 

 

Festival Packdown

After the festival concludes, cleandown volunteers play a crucial role in dismantling and cleaning up the event site, and ensuring that Spencer Park returns to its original state.

  • Pack down stages 

  • Transport equipment for storage 

  • Moving furniture 

  • Marquee disassembly 

 

Got another skill? Another way you’d like to contribute? Ideas for something interesting? Tell us what you can bring to the festival. No DJs sorry (we have a lineup).

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