Volunteer Information

THE SMALLEST ACT OF KINDNESS IS WORTH MORE THAN THE GRANDEST INTENTION – OSCAR WILDE

Thank you for offering to assist us with our 54th Eisteddfod for 2026. Below are just some of the duties and information, one of our Discipline organisers will be in touch with more specific details.

Organising the Eisteddfod can take up to 12 months of planning, and we need the help and support of volunteers to make this happen.

We would be unable to organise the Eisteddfod without the support of our volunteers. Their contribution is vitally important to the success of the project and the Eisteddfod five disciplines.

If you’re looking for opportunities to volunteer in Coffs Harbour, why not join the Eisteddfod team? There’s a warm welcome for people of all ages. But don’t worry if you don’t feel confident – there are plenty of opportunities available – and we can pair you with a discipline organiser or fellow volunteer. Opportunities are available in the community during the events, we commence in May 2026 and go though until 21st June 2026 with our Final Awards and presentations concerts. We are always looking for
enthusiastic individuals to be part of the event organising and fundraising team.

There are opportunities available during the weeks and days itself, either welcoming visitors to the event or helping with our competitors, parents or offering advice and help to new and experienced visitors.

Interested? Please get in touch! Following is some general information:

1. Working With Children Checks -The Working with Children Check (WWCC) is a requirement for anyone in paid or volunteer child-related work in NSW. Employers and organisations must verify the WWCC details of anyone they engage in child-related work. The Check lasts for 5 years and undergoes continuous monitoring, even if the Check holder moves jobs. Details on how to apply for a volunteer WWC check ( no cost to you ) are https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-working-children-check.

2. Your discipline organiser will be in touch to obtain dates and times you are available. Our sessions generally are approx. 3 hours long ( eg 08.30 – 12.00 / 12.30 or 1.00 – 5.00 / 6.30 – 8.30 pm ) but do vary from discipline to discipline. You will be placed on a roster, please notify your discipline organiser if unable to attend your designated session so a replacement can be found ASAP.

3. Some of the duties where your time would be gratefully accepted would be the following:
Meet and Greet at Auditorium entrance to meet our audience, check tickets, receive entry fees if applicable and ensure patrons are seated in a quiet timely manner. Music Library / Prize Table to receipt music and some disciplines require assistance in distributing of awards / trophies. All disciplines have record keeping documents which will be explained to you prior to the commencement of your “shift”.
Setting up and packing up – Our volunteers can also assist (under direction from discipline organiser) to help with the setting up and packing up after the event. Some disciplines require an assistant to the Adjudicator , can involve such things as making a cup of coffee / tea to handing sheets to prize table and scribing ( or pencilling ). Duties again will be explained before your shift if required.

We sincerely Thank you for your contribution to Performing Arts in the Coffs Harbour region and to our 54th Year of the Coffs Harbour Eisteddfod.

Discipline Contacts
Vocal & Drama – Vacant
Choirs – Mary Pollack – 0412 176 013
Dance – Coordinator’s – Loren Hodgson & Vanessa Crossley  – 0400 022 359
Instrumental – Louise Ray – 0438 384 286

Executive Contacts
Debbie Waters– President – 0416100820
Louise Ray – Vice President 0438 384 286
Anne Chittick – Secretary –0417699479
Treasurer – Sandra Goodby – 0409 150 982