Volunteers

Volunteers

General Info

WHAT TYPE OF WORK WILL I BE DOING?

As a volunteer you may be rostered to assist in any of the following areas:

  • Meeting and greeting campers and festival patrons with a friendly smile and providing general festival information and directions.
  • Monitoring and assisting with crowd engagement at Festival facilities and amenities (e.g. Merch, Music Shop, Info Booth and VIP).
  • Assisting with wristbanding patrons at the entry gate.
  • Running errands around the Festival site and/or Campgrounds.
  • Assisting to look after fellow volunteers and team members.
  • Assisting with traffic, security and campground management by directing campers and vehicles through the entry process and to designated campsites.
  • Assisting with scanning bus tickets as patrons arrive at the Festival site and/or Campgrounds.
WHAT DO I GET FOR VOLUNTEERING?
  • You’ll get some great hands on event experience and an insight on how things run behind the scenes.
  • Once you have completed your full two (2) x six (6) hour shifts, you will be issued with 1x Full (3 day) for free entry into the Festival. Until that time you will have a Volunteer Wristband.
  • Refreshments.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
  • You will be working outdoors so please come prepared.
  • Valid Photo ID must be presented at registration.
  • Sunblock, sunglasses and a hat.
  • A warm jacket and wet weather gear (poncho and gumboots) in case it gets cold or rains.
  • Wear comfortable and appropriate clothing to work in.
  • Wear appropriate footwear – only closed toe shoes or boots will be permitted.
  • A fully charged mobile phone.
  • A good attitude, common sense and smile!
ABOUT MY SHIFTS
  • All volunteers will be required to work a minimum of two (2) x six (6) hour shifts. Each six (6) hour shift will be on a different day.
  • You will be required to report to your designated Manager / Supervisor 15 minutes before your rostered shift time. Please do not be late.
  • You must register and sign on prior to your shift (please bring your photo ID).
  • You will be provided with a Volunteer Wristband that you must wear at all times. You must sign off at the end of each Shift and when you have completed your two (2) x 6 hour shifts you swap the Volunteer Wristband for a Festival Wristband.
  • You will also undergo an induction – this is where you will learn some basic safety information and instructions on your duties.
  • You must work the full two (2) x six (6) hour shifts.
  • Festival sites are very active with a lot of people. Always be aware of your surroundings, take care of yourself and others around you. If you see something that could possibly cause injury, harm or damage – please report it immediately to your Manager / Supervisor.
WHAT NOT TO BRING
  • Please refer to the list of Prohibited Items for the Festival.
  • DO NOT BRING valuable items to the Festival.
  • The Promoter takes no responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged property.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE BEEN SELECTED?
  • 2 December 2024: CMC's Volunteer Manager will be in contact with all successful applicants.
  • 16 December 2024: You must accept the offer in writing by this date, otherwise it will lapse.
  • 28 February 2025: All confirmed volunteers will receive an email to advise on allocated positions, roster times and any final details.
WHERE IS IT?
  • Willowbank Raceway, 38 Champions Way Willowbank, Queensland 4306.
  • Willowbank is in the Ipswich region and is located approximately 45 minutes drive from Brisbane.
  • You are required to make your own way to and from the Festival.
  • Camping is not provided as part of any volunteer role.
  • More information is readily available on the Festival website.
CAN I CAMP ON SITE?

There are no facilities for volunteers to camp on site.

QUESTIONS / CONTACT / MORE INFO

Our volunteer team is a fun, diverse, passionate and hardworking group of country music loving people from all walks of life. CMC Rocks QLD values the input and dedication that our volunteers bring to the festival and we are committed to providing a rewarding and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

  • For further information please read our website.
  • If you can't find what you're looking for, send us an email at info@cmcrocks.com