Volunteering at MFMM
You absolute legends!
We honestly couldn't run the market without our volunteers, and we are so grateful for all the help we get. If you're interested in volunteering, please read the below and register.
If you already know you want to volunteer, sign-up below.
What you get!
- Free entry:
Free entry to the market on the day you volunteer. - Free food!:
A lunch or dinner, paid for by us. (Depending on your shift time) - Fast Coffee:
Discount at the coffee cart, and express queue. - Exclusive items!:
Some exclusive volunteer items. It's not much but we want to show our appreciation. - Appreciation!?:
A warm fuzzy feeling inside (we hope), knowing you're helping out an amazing community event. But also our Immense affection for taking your time out to help this all come together.
What's required?
- A few hours of time:
A few hours of time across the day, to help out. - Be friendly:
You'll be a point-of-contact for attendees, so a friendly disposition is great! - Take direction:
We'll need to give you certain tasks. Let us know if they don't make sense - (optional) Mobility:
Let us know if you have an mobility issues, and we'll accomodate. Some tasks may require lifting and moving objects.
Important notes:
Useful certificates:
First-aid certificates, and working-with-children certificates are highly valued!
If you have either of these certificates, please let us know.
If you can't make it:
If you can't make it on the day, please let us know as soon as you can, so we can update the schedule.
Paid roles need ABN:
If you are taking on a paid role, you will need to provide your ABN (Australian Business Number) for tax purposes.
Enough talk, let's go!
Click the button below to head to our registration page and start your application!
Start your application here!Example Positions:
We have a variety of positions that need your help, you'll be able to select your preference after registration:
This is not a complete list, and more tasks will be required on the day. Take it as a guide.
You'll be given scheduled breaks during the day. If you have any questions about the roles, just ask the staff on the day, or reach out to us beforehand.
8am-10am - Setup:
Setup in the morning is critical for the market. We need to move all the partitions and tables into position.
The venue this year is much larger, so we'll need a bigger setup team. Layout maps and direction will be given on the morning.
If you're physically able, this will be the biggest help you can give!
4pm-6pm - Packdown:
At the end of the day, we'll need volunteers to help pack down the market.
The first hour will be light work, helping some traders dismantle their stalls.
The last hour will be helping move all the tables and partitions into a staging area for collection.
Roving guide:
Throughout the day we'll need volunteers to move around certain areas and make sure attendees are looked after.
Answering simple questions and keeping an eye on things.
If you don't have easy mobility we can accommodate.
Greeter:
As a greeter, you'll be the first point of contact for attendees. Just outside the main doors, or in the welcome area.
You'll help them feel welcome and provide any necessary information.
Your friendly disposition will set the tone for the event.
Door management:
Directing people around certain areas. Making sure minors are attended to.
Making sure groups don't block exits or thoroughfares.
Intake (ride the line!):
To help the day progress smoothly, we pre-register attendees in the line, and at the rego-desk.
Simply checking ID's and tickets, then giving them a wrist-strap based on age.
Nothing difficult, and if you have any questions, just ask the staff.
Art show:
This is a full-day paid role
We'll need a dedicated paid volunteer to handle the art show this year.
The items will already be logged and organised before the market
You'll need to take payments for any items bought through MFMM, and make sure everything is properly recorded.
Photo area:
There will be a photo area this year if we can organise it.
If you could help direct people on where to stand, and make sure no one gets walked into
Costume prep area:
We have a costume prep area this year.
You'll help attendees know where to go, and reminding them not to leave valuables behind.
Let's get you signed up
Click the button below to head to our registration page and start your application!
Start your application here!