Sydney New Year’s Eve
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Be part of the 2026 Sydney New Year’s Eve volunteer team
In progress
- Applications close on Monday 9 November 2026.
- Selected applicants will be invited to attend a group interview. Interviews will take place from 15 October to 12 November.
Sydney New Year’s Eve is one the world’s largest New Year’s Eve celebrations, with a local audience of more than a million people around the harbour foreshore and a global audience over 425 million.
Sydney Harbour takes centre stage for the event program and includes pylon projections and lighting displays throughout the night, a Smoking Ceremony, Welcome to Country, Calling Country fireworks at 9pm and the midnight spectacular.
Volunteer opportunities
We’re seeking volunteers for the event from 28 December to 31 December 2026.
Our volunteers are the face of Sydney New Year’s Eve who provide valuable information to our audiences. Volunteers are based at information booths around the city and in roving teams at key locations.
Volunteers share information with people about the event, vantage points, accessible viewing areas, public facilities, transport, amenities and give general directions.
Requirements
- Local knowledge of the Sydney city centre is essential
- A second language is desirable to assist visitors from around the world
- A friendly and polite manner
- Experience in customer service is welcomed
- Volunteers must be over 18 years of age
- Must be available on Wednesday 16 December and Thursday 31 December
Volunteer benefits
- Exclusive Sydney New Year’s Eve t-shirt, hat and bag
- Access to view the fireworks from a vantage point
- Certificate of appreciation
- Statement of service
- Enjoy the unique experience that comes from being part of one of the world’s biggest events
Applying to be a volunteer
Applications close on Monday 9 November 2026.
Volunteer selection
Selected applicants will be invited to attend a group interview. Interviews will take place from 15 October to 12 November.
Volunteer training
All volunteers must attend a volunteer briefing session on Wednesday 16 December.
First-time volunteers for Sydney New Year’s Eve will also be required to attend a walk-through of the city on Wednesday 23 December.
Volunteer dates and times
The City of Sydney values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans, people of diverse sexualities and genders, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
