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27 February – 8 March 2026

Stanthorpe Apple & Grape Harvest Festival

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Join the Apple and Grape 2024 Team!

Thank you for taking the time to check out what becoming a Volunteer is all about.

No event can run successfully without the generosity of volunteers and the Apple and Grape Harvest Festival is no different. The festival has operated in its current format for over 50 years, overseen by the Festival President and management committee responsible for the organisation and running of the individual segments that make up the ten-day festival.

Dozens of volunteers assist in all manner of tasks from administrative duties to acting as ambassadors for our town. We will discuss with you the variety of jobs and try to fit you in somewhere that suits your personality, physical fitness, and interests. Every volunteer is valuable. A roster is compiled, and tasks assigned to each volunteer to be sure that no-one is put under unnecessary pressure. If you cannot attend your rostered time, please contact us as soon as possible so we can arrange a replacement.

Some areas we do need volunteers are:

Administrative assistance in the festival office
Acting as station hosts and volunteers at the Busking Championships
putting up & pulling down lights, bunting, arches, and temporary fencing
Manning gates at the Open Gardens
Assisting Mt Marlay Fun Run, Grand Parade, Grape Crush and Fireworks as marshals
Giving out information and programmes at information stands
General run-about assistance as needed.
Assisting at displays and competitions (e.g. Bush Poets Breakfast; Paddock to Plate displays)

You may also like to join our Apple & Grape Festival Friends & Volunteers Facebook group.

Volunteer Application

Volunteer Expression Of Interest

Name(Required)

First Last

Mobile Number(Required)

Email(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address City State Postcode

Select Your Age Group(Required)

Please note that for insurance purposes, applicants must be aged between 18 and 70.

Clothing Size(Required)

Volunteers are provided with a t-shirt to wear while on shift, yours to keep after the Festival. Fit designed for all genders.

About You

All volunteers are required to attend an orientation session, so you can meet the team & cover the important information you will need to know. If you are unable to attend, a recording will be sent to you, and you will be required to view the orientation session in your own time.

How did you hear about volunteering at Apple & Grape Festival?

Have Your Volunteered At The Apple & Grape Festival Before?(Required)

Yes

Tell us why you'd love to volunteer this year?

Do you have a current RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) certification?(Required)

Yes

Do you have a Blue Card?(Required)

Yes

Some roles require a blue card. To work or volunteer in regulated child-related employment or operate a regulated child-related business in Queensland, you may need a blue card.

Do you have a Forklift Licence?(Required)

Yes

You will be required to have a valid licence with you at all times during the event.

Do you have any accessibility requirements you would like to share for us to take into consideration?(Required)

Yes

Accessibility Requirements.

Where Would You Like To Help?

Happy to work anywhere

Streetlights

Arches

Office Work

Opening Gala Event

Busking

Seniors Concert

Parade Marshal

Information Ambassador

Fireworks Marshal

Banchetto Italiano

Kids Zone

Food and Wine Fiesta

Mascot Handler

Other

Please note: this list is not a complete list. If you have an interest in any other area please select "Other" as an option to add more information.

Other skills or areas you can help

Is there anything you do not want or are unable to do?

Yes

Please specify roles that you do not want or are unable to do?

Availability

If you have particular days or times your available please let us know below selecting "Other" if you need to add more detail.

Pre Festival

Any Day

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Pre Festival Availability

Mornings

Afternoons

All Day

Other

Pre Festival Availability

Please specify when your available

During Festival 23 February – 3 March 2024

Any Day

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Festival Availability

Mornings

Afternoons

All Day

Other

Festival Availability

Please specify when your available

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact One(Required)

First Last

Emergency Contact One Mobile(Required)

Emergency Contact Two(Required)

First Last

Emergency Contact Two Mobile(Required)

I have read and understood the Volunteer Instructions detailed below

Yes

Click here to read the Volunteer Instructions and then select "Yes" above to display the submit button.

Volunteer Instructions

SAFETY STATEMENT:

Volunteers are recognised as a key part of our Festival, and we are committed to your health and safety while you are working with us. You will be asked, before you commence any work with us, whether you feel you can do the task. If you feel uncomfortable at any stage, please let us know and we will reassign you to another task. You will be provided with as much instruction as possible.

We ask:

if you see or hear of anything which you believe is unsafe or poses a hazard you advise our volunteers’ coordinator immediately.
if you are hurt or you see an incident where another person is hurt you must immediately advise us and an incident report form will be completed and actioned
that you take reasonable care to protect your own health and safety and manage any risks appropriately
you to come to your task feeling well and uninjured.
you to avoid adversely affecting the health and safety of any other person (including patrons) through any act or omissions during your duties.
if you leave your post during your shift, please advise the volunteers’ coordinator as soon as practicable.
you to use protective equipment where instructed.
you do not participate in any activity which has not been sanctioned by us during your time as a volunteer (this includes consumption of alcohol)
for your cooperation with our officials in ensuring a safe and healthy environment

INSURANCE:

We are committed to providing adequate insurance cover for volunteers whilst carrying out their volunteering roles that have been approved and authorised by us. We want to let you know that the following events are unlikely to be covered by our insurance:

actions that are beyond the scope of your volunteer role, or that occur without appropriate authority or permission from us.
criminal activity (including criminal charges arising out of driving incidents)
dishonest or reckless activities

PRIVACY STATEMENT:

Your personal details and the personal details of your next of kin will be retained on file for the purposes of filling volunteer positions for the Stanthorpe Festival Association Inc. Personal information is not disclosed to any other person or group unless we have your consent in writing, except where required by law. At the finalisation of the Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival 2024 all-volunteer application forms are destroyed. We do not sell, trade or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information.