Volunteer
We appreciate the significant contribution of our volunteers and look forward to working with you again. There are several ways to volunteer and stay connected to Woodfordia.
Read on to find out more…
WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERING
Applications for volunteering for the 2023/24 Woodford Folk Festival are now open. Returning volunteers were sent an invitation to volunteer with their returning volunteer codes in September. If your details have changed, please email volunteers@woodfordfolkfestival.com to have your codes sent to you.
If you’d like to stay connected to the Woodford Folk Festival volunteer community, please join our Facebook group. Or follow us on Instagram @woodfordfolkfestivalvolunteers

LAKE GKULA CAMPING VOLUNTEERING – between 28 March and 14 April
Volunteering at Lake Gkula Camping is a great way to contribute to the relaxed vibe of the camp, whether you can help on weekends or want to come for a longer stay and get fully immersed in the camping experience. It’s also a great opportunity for teenagers to gain valuable work experience. Plus, we are a registered organisation with Centrelink and your hours can count towards your mutual obligation with Centrelink.
We need a small number of volunteers to assist us in running the campgrounds, the lake, the Lake Gkula Bar & BBQ, and the General Store & Café.
There are two possible ways to volunteer:
- For a small donation of time, 4 hours per day for at least 3 days, you can come and enjoy Lake Gkula Camping and know that you’re supporting Woodfordia’s campground. In return, you’ll receive lunch each day you volunteer plus an extra day to camp without any rostered shift. A great option if you only have a small amount of time but still want to be part of it.
- For anyone with more time on their hands, we have “the backpacker package” (don’t worry, you don’t have to be a backpacker to join the crew this way). Commit to 7 days in a row, for 5 hours per day and in return, you’ll be able to camp an additional week, either before or after your week’s commitment. You’ll also receive 3 basic meals per day while working, access to cooking facilities for when you aren’t working, and access to an affordable laundromat.
Volunteers are also needed to assist us in preparing the site in the setup (24 – 27 March) and cleaning up afterwards (15 – 17 April).

VOLUNTEER DURING THE YEAR - OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
To volunteer throughout the year, email your CV and expression of interest to volunteers@woodfordia.com. There are monthly working bees taking place to help care for the land and lake at Woodfordia, as well as the infrastructure. To find out more about land/lake care, you are invited to join the Treehuggers mailing list by emailing treehuggers@woodfordia.com. And if you’re more interested in lake care, email lakegkulavols@woodfordia.com. If you’re keen to assist in various site repair projects, carpentry, odd jobs fixing infrastructure or more, email woodfordwarriors@woodfordia.com to join their mailing list. At these working bees, there is also a Folk Club that takes place on the last Saturday night of the month. If you’d like to help at the Folk Club, email woodfordfolkclub@woodfordia.com. We also have some year-round office volunteer opportunities, that involve admin and various other duties. Email your CV to reception@woodfordia.com if you are interested.

INTERESTED IN LEADERSHIP?
We are accepting expressions of interest from people who are keen to take on a leadership role within the festival organising group.
WANT TO JOIN THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF WOODFORDIA?
You might also consider becoming a citizen of Woodfordia and getting involved in shaping the future of our organisation. Stay connected in a meaningful way throughout the year. Be part of a movement that aims to make a beautiful and positive cultural contribution to all who feel our welcome. Woodfordian Citizens, among other things, will be emailed Woodfordia’s quarterly journal Lore Society, invitations to regular gatherings and have access to a comprehensive and ever growing online Woodfordian Citizens Portal. To become a Woodfordian Citizen, click here.
