Event Volunteer, Hangeul Festival (Korean Cultural Festival)

This role is advertised by Volunteer West, the volunteer resource centre of Australian Multicultural Community Services on behalf of **Fisher St Incorporated**.

**Organisation description**

Fisher St Incorporated is a non-profit organisation delivering the Hangeul Festival, a community event celebrating Korean language, culture, food and traditions.

The festival is supported and endorsed by Moonee Valley City Council through its Community Development Team’s World Café initiative.

**Position description**

Fisher St Incorporated is seeking volunteers to help deliver the Hangeul Festival at Djerring Flemington Hub.
The festival will include Korean name writing, traditional games, food and drink tasting, a hanbok photo area and community information activities.

*Volunteers can select up to three preferred areas when applying.*
* ***Event hosting***: Help make announcements, introduce activities and guide attendees through the event.
* ***Hanbok and photo area***: Welcome visitors and support the Korean traditional clothing experience and photo zone.
* ***Korean name writing***: Assist visitors taking part in the Hangeul name-writing activity.
* ***Community corner***: Help share information about Korean language, culture and local businesses.
* ***Food and drink tasting***: Support the tasting area and help keep it welcoming and organised.
* ***Traditional games***: Help explain Korean games and encourage visitors to take part.
* ***Logistics and general support***: Assist with setup, pack-down and practical tasks throughout the day.

**Event details**
* Location: Djerring Flemington Hub, 25 Mt Alexander Road, Flemington
* Date: Saturday 10 October 2026
* Festival hours: 12.00 pm to 3.00 pm
* Volunteer hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.

Full-day volunteers are especially encouraged. Volunteers can be part of the festival from setup through to pack-down, with additional benefits available for those who commit to the full day. 

Flexible shifts are also available for those who cannot commit to the full day.

**Volunteer requirements**

*Volunteers must:*
* Already hold a current Working with Children Check
* Complete Fisher St Incorporated’s volunteer form, which will be provided in the automatic acknowledgement email after expressing interest
* Provide emergency contact details and agree to the Volunteer Code of Conduct, Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, and Child Safety Reporting Procedure as part of the form
* Attend a volunteer induction via Zoom in September
* Help create a safe, welcoming and respectful environment

**Benefits volunteers may gain**
* Experience supporting a community festival
* Opportunities to build communication, teamwork and event skills
* A chance to learn more about Korean language and culture
* Connections with community members and other volunteers
* The satisfaction of helping create a welcoming local event
* ***Full-day volunteers will receive lunch before the festival, a celebratory dinner after the event and a Letter of Recognition from Moonee Valley City Council***

** Category **
Community Services

** Commitment **
One off - an event

** Type Of Work **
Food Preparation & Service,Fundraising & Events,

** Time Required **

** Training **