The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) 2024 is the quintessential celebration of the art and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Queensland, held over four days from the 25th to the 28th of July. We kick off the celebration by simultaneously launching the Art Market & Art Fair during the Opening Night Party at Cairns Convention Centre. CIAF has an exciting program including popular favorites such as the Fashion Performance, Symposium, Public Programming, vibrant music performances, artist conversations, and a Closing Ceremony.
Volunteers are important to the success and delivery of CIAF each year. We need people who want to join us in celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and culture and who love to be involved in a large event/festival to enrich the experience of CIAF audiences.
CIAF volunteers include both skilled and individuals who are wanting experience to put on their resume.
Volunteers are required with skills, experience, or a love of learning in the following areas:
CIAF GENERAL
· Handing out programs to visitors
· Counting people at entry points to ascertain numbers
· Assisting in keeping the site clean and tidy
· Assisting with moving chairs & setting up areas as required
· General customer service duties
· Assisting at artist workshops
· Assist with survey data collection
· Assist with ushering at various venues
· Assisting the stage manager
· Assist with public programming workshops and activities e.g. artist workshops, and masterclasses
SPECIFIC VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
The following volunteer positions require demonstrated skills, experience, current BlueCard, and character references.
· Children's Program Assistants. Assistants will be working under the management of a Children's Program leader.
· Elders Lounge Assistant. Duties will include tea and coffee making, tending to the comfort of the Elders, and ensuring the space remains welcoming to Elders.
CIAF FASHION EVENT
· Assisting in keeping the site clean and tidy
· Assisting with moving chairs/setting up areas as required
· Assist "Back of House" dressers e.g. assist models etc
IMPORTANT DATES:
Volunteer Application Forms Due: Friday 31st May
CIAF Volunteer Induction: Wednesday 10th July
CIAF Opening Night: Thursday 25 July
CIAF Fashion Performances: Thursday 25 & Friday 26 July
CIAF Symposium: Friday 26th & Saturday 27th July
CIAF Public Programming: Friday 26th - 28 July
CIAF Music Performance: Saturday 27th July
CIAF Closing Ceremony: Sunday 28 July
CIAF Art Fair Bump out: Sunday 28 July, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm