PUNQ Festival Volunteer

The PUNQ Volunteer & Emerging Producer Program is a six-week professional development opportunity designed for emerging arts workers, artists, students and anyone interested in contemporary art, event production and the creative industries. Volunteers will gain hands-on experience working alongside artists, producers and creative professionals while developing practical festival production skills, industry connections and an understanding of how a contemporary arts festival is brought to life. The program combines weekly professional development sessions, networking, Meet the Artist opportunities and hands-on festival experience. Depending on interests, skills and festival requirements, volunteers may gain experience across: Exhibition Installation & Demount • Assist with the installation and demount of exhibitions and artworks • Support artists and production teams with preparing exhibition spaces • Assist with pack-down and returning spaces to their original condition Front of House & Audience Engagement • Usher audiences at festival events • Welcome and provide information to visitors • Support ticketing and audience flow • Assist with front-of-house operations and event set-up Technical Production • Assist with event technical production • Gain exposure to sound, lighting and other technical requirements • Support production teams during events where appropriate and within the volunteer's level of experience Event Production • Develop practical skills in event preparation and delivery • Assist with event set-up, pack-down and operational tasks • Learn about the creative and logistical processes involved in delivering festival events Marketing & Content Creation • Support festival marketing and communications activities • Assist with content creation for digital and social media channels • Gain insight into how arts festivals communicate with audiences and promote artists and events