Out of the Box Festival - Volunteers needed!

  • Be part of QPAC’s world-class children’s festival
  • From 8 -14 June 2010

What is Out of the Box?

The Out of the Boxfestival for Children 8 years and under is a biennial event held at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) from 8 – 14 June 2010.

QPAC’s Out of the Box festival is one of its kind in Australia as a week long cultural and arts event dedicated to children. Over 9 previous festivals, the experience of our young audiences, their teachers and parents has been enhanced by the dedication and enthusiasm of hundreds of volunteers.

This year, the festival will be held across the Cultural Centre precinct from QPAC to the QueenslandArtGallery, Gallery of Modern Art, Queensland Museum and State Library of Queensland. In QPAC’s 25thanniversary year, Out of the Box will encompass performances, workshops and free activities for a seven-day period including the Queen’s Birthday long weekend.

We need YOU!

QPAC is seeking motivated individuals to volunteer at the festival. As a festival volunteer you will be assigned to a particular location or event within QPAC to guide school groups and patrons around the festival, direct to their scheduled events and assist with workshops and general enquiries.

Previous experience is not essential, as long as you are reliable, personable, and enthusiastic and love working with children!You will be required to attend one Induction Session which will occur approximately two weeks prior to the festival Thiswill assist you familiarise yourself with the all necessary information about your volunteer responsibilities at the festival. You will alsobe required to hold a current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check)

Why volunteer?

Volunteering at Out of the Box is a great experience. Volunteers who have assisted in the past have found the experience a very fulfilling one, engaging with the highest quality arts and cultural programs for this age group and gaining an excellent insight into working with young children.

If you volunteer for the festival you will receive the popular Out of the Box t-shirt, a VolunteersPass, lunch (if you volunteer for a whole day) and a certificate of participation. We are already planning a special thank-you for all volunteers. Subject to availability, limited tickets to festival performances may also be available.

Volunteers are an important part of the success of this biennial event. We would be unable to provide such an enriching and enjoyable experience to the thousands of children and school groups who attend without the amazing help and enthusiasm of our volunteers.

So how do you register as an Out of the Box Volunteer?

To express your interest in volunteering for the Out of the Box festival, please complete the attached application form by Friday 14 May 2010 and email it to .