Volunteer at the Ella Street Festival

Help make our community festival happen — however much time you can spare.

The Ella Street Festival is run entirely by volunteers. Whether you can help for an hour on the day, enjoy organising behind the scenes, or want to take ownership of a specific part of the festival, we’d love to have you involved.

Most roles don’t require experience — just enthusiasm and reliability. Support is always provided, and many roles can be shared.

Anyone Can Help

Perfect for first-time volunteers or anyone who wants a simple, social role on the day.

  • Help manage road closures by directing traffic to diversion routes and assisting permitted vehicles. You’ll work in pairs at a barrier.

    • One‑hour rotating shifts

    • Friendly, outdoor role with lots of interaction

    • Clear instructions provided on the day

    When: On the day

  • Walk around the festival keeping an eye on crowd levels, helping visitors with directions, and flagging any concerns to the Safety team.

    • Active, social role

    • Great way to see the whole festival

    • No special training required

  • Help transform Ella Street into a festival space and return it to normal afterwards.

    • Put up bunting, banners and decorations

    • Assist with packing everything away at the end

    • Hands‑on and creative

    When: Before, during and after the event

Own a Part of the Festival

These roles are ideal if you’d like responsibility for a specific activity, area — with plenty of support.

  • Help visitors transform ordinary stones into colorful masterpieces.

    You'll manage the paint supplies and help kids find their inner artist.

  • Assist at the sweet treats station!

    You'll help pipe icing, distribute sprinkles, and ensure everyone leaves with a beautifully decorated cupcake

  • Keep the energy high at the sports zone!

    You'll fetch balls, track high scores, and cheer on our future football stars as they take their best shots.

  • Host our tabletop gaming area!

    You'll look after various stations featuring board games, cards, and classic puzzles, helping players with rules and making sure everything stays organized.

  • Support our DIY workshop area.

    You'll help set up materials for crafting, guiding visitors through simple, fun projects

  • Help our gardening community grow!

    You'll manage the exchange table, helping people label their seeds and trade their favorite garden plants.

  • Lead our street-wide quest! You'll hand out clue sheets, verify completed maps, and distribute prizes to our intrepid explorers as they discover hidden gems around the festival.

Ready to Get Involved?

You can volunteer for more than one role, share a role with someone else, or help just for an hour or two. If you want to be part of the team, please fill in the form below and we’ll be in contact