Become a Partner
Volunteers
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Zero Waste Victoria. The Zero Waste Festival will be held on Saturday 12th September, 2026 at Fed Square and the main program will run from 10am-4pm, followed by the all-important Networking event. For more info about the festival, please check out our website.
Volunteers help across roles such as set-up (9am-11am), ushering, and the running of activities (10am-4pm) and the all important pack down (4pm to 7pm).
You don’t need to be “zero waste” or have any experience – if you’re keen to help and can commit to a minimum of 3 hours, then we’d love for you to join us.
You’re all welcomed to be part of a community who is striving to make a meaningful difference!
We’re so excited about this year’s program and we hope you’ll be part of the team helping to realise our vision. Please fill out the form and someone will be in touch shortly! Thanks for your consideration.
"Volunteering at the ZWF is a great opportunity to connect with like minded folks who care about the environment and contribute to a successful event"
VOLUNTEER ROLES
Each year the festival grows, below are examples of volunteer roles from previous years to give you an idea of how you might get involved.
We are also seeking to train someone to coordinate the repair cafe for future festivals – if you’re interested, please email volunteer@zerowastevictoria.
| Set Up | 2x (9am-11am) |
Information desk and wayfinder Provide directions, answer questions about Zero Waste Victoria, the festival program, where things are located, and more. | 2x (10-1pm) 2x (1-4pm) |
Free the Fruit Survey and produce bag making Survey attendees about produce bag usage and help visitors sew simple as well as upcycled produce bags. | 3x (10-1pm) 3x (1-4pm) |
Stage Runner Greet and look after speakers, set up mic, get water. | 2x (9-12pm) 2x(12-2pm) 2x (2-4pm) |
Clothes Swap Scan tickets, assist with check-in, and sort and hang/fold clothes. | 4x (10am-12pm) 4x(1-3pm) |
Book and Fabric Swap Facilitate swap, chat with people and keep tables tidy. | 2x (10-12pm) 2x(12-2pm) 2x (2-4pm) |
Kids Craft & Other Activities Prepare craft materials, briefly explain activity and assist young children with materials. | 6x (10-12pm) 6x(12-2pm) 6x (2-4pm) |
Eco Dying Demo Assist with colour dying demonstration | 2x (10-1pm) 2x (1-4pm) |
Repair Cafe & Mending Circle Assist with check-in and directing traffic. Menders also required – handy with a needle and thread? We would love to have you bring your mending and join our mending circle. | 2x (10-1pm) 2x (1-4pm) |
Green My Plate Wash and recirculate reusable plates and cutlery. | 2x (10-1pm) 2x (1-4pm) |
Social Media Create and post social media content. | 1x (10-1pm) 1x (1-4pm) |
Network Event All volunteers are encouraged to attend the Network Event and celebrate the day together. | 6x (4pm-6:30pm) |
| Pack up | 6x (4pm-6pm) |
Spring Clean Mini Spring Clean the City with Beach Patrol to give the Yarra River a much-needed spruce-up. | 6x (4:30pm-6:30pm) |
The Zero Waste Festival 2026 is presented in partnership with Fed Square.
