Be a part of the 2024 Sydney New Year’s Eve volunteer team

We’re seeking volunteers for 19 December and 27 December to 31 December 2024.

A volunteer helps a visitor with directions besides a way finding map

Be part of the team

Volunteer opportunities now open

Sydney New Year’s Eve is one of the world’s largest New Year’s Eve celebrations. It has a local audience of more than a million around the harbour foreshore and a global audience reach of more that 425 million.

Sydney Harbour takes centre stage for the event, which includes Harbour Bridge pylon projections and lighting displays throughout the night. The event starts with a Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country, followed by the Calling Country fireworks display at 9pm and the midnight spectacular to ring in the new year.

Volunteer opportunities

We’re recruiting volunteers for the event from 28 December to 31 December 2024.

Our volunteers are the face of Sydney New Year’s Eve. They provide valuable information to our audiences and are based at information booths around the city or in roving teams at key locations.

You’ll 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 as the city hosts visitors from around the world
  • A friendly and polite manner
  • Experience in customer service is welcomed
  • Volunteers must be over 18 years of age
  • Compulsory dates include Thursday 19 December and Tuesday 31 December

Volunteer benefits

  • Exclusive Sydney New Year’s Eve cap and bag
  • Access to an A+ viewing site
  • Certificate of appreciation
  • Statement of service
  • Satisfaction in being part of one of the world’s biggest events

How to apply

Applications close at 5pm on Monday 18 November 2024.

Apply now