Applications to be a volunteer for Sydney New Year’s Eve (NYE) 2026 have now opened with the closing date being Monday the 9th of November.
Open only to persons aged 18 and over with local knowledge of the Sydney city centre & a friendly and polite manner, the event has volunteer shifts from Monday the 28th of December to the big day, Thursday the 31st of December, inclusive. The latter day also being a compulsory day (for 1 shift minimum) along with Wednesday the 16th of December (for a compulsory 1.5-hour briefing at 5pm). New Sydney NYE volunteers will also be required to attend a 4-hour city walk-through on Wednesday the 23rd of December at 2pm.
From the 28th to the 30th of December, volunteers will operate information booths at 6 locations around Sydney including at the Town Hall & Customs House in approximately 5-hour long shifts (breaks inclusive) with 1 in the morning and 1 in the afternoon. This is the same on NYE itself but with the addition of roving teams, a slighter longer shift duration of about 6 hours (breaks inclusive) & the option of an evening shift.
It is desirable if applicants have either customer service experience or can speak a 2nd language.
Selected applicants will be invited to attend a group interview, which will be held no later than the 12th of November.
If selected, you will receive an exclusive Sydney NYE t-shirt, hat and bag, access to a vantage point as well as an appreciation certificate & service statement.
The event is also looking for volunteer team leaders, who will coordinate up to 10 volunteers per shift. Previous experience as a volunteer team leader is desirable but all selected team leaders must attend a 2-hour briefing on Wednesday the 9th of December at 5pm & a 4-hour city walk-through on Wednesday the 23rd of December at 2pm.
To apply to be a volunteer including as a team leader, click here or e-mail majevvolunteers@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Sydney NYE2026 will be held on Thursday the 31st of December 2026.
