We couldn’t run KYCK without our epic volunteer team!
Keep reading if you’d like to find out how volunteering at KYCK works.
Volunteer at KYCK
KYCK wouldn’t happen without our amazing volunteers!
Every year, our volunteer team helps bring KYCK to life, serving thousands of youth and leaders across our four weekends.
Whether you’re welcoming people, serving coffee, helping behind the scenes or getting hands-on with setup, there’s a place for you!
Who can volunteer?
To join the KYCK volunteer team, you’ll need to:
- Be a committed Christian and agree to the KCC Code of Conduct
- Be 18 or older
- Be willing to serve, work in a team and get involved!
- Have a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Sound like you? We’d love to have you on the team!
How to volunteer
- Register your interest
Fill out the expression of interest form below. We’ll get in touch about available roles and send you an application form. - Complete your application
You’ll need your WWCC number and two referees, including your pastor and a ministry leader. - Wait for approval
We’ll check your references and WWCC, then let you know the outcome of your application. - Get your volunteer ticket
Once approved, we’ll send you the details for your volunteer ticket.
- Staying onsite? Your volunteer ticket is $90 and helps cover your meals and accommodation for the weekend.
- Staying offsite? If you’re organising your own accommodation, you don’t need to purchase a volunteer ticket.
- Serving on the AV or Muscle team? You don’t need to purchase a volunteer ticket due to your serving hours.
Got questions? Email us at kyck@kcc.org.au. We’re happy to help!
Explore Volunteer Roles
Not sure where you’d like to serve?
Check out the roles below to see what’s involved, what skills you’ll need and when you’ll be serving.
AV Team
Skills needed
- Interest in audio / visual or event production.
- Previous experience or willing to learn.
- Happy to follow instructions.
Main responsibilities
Assist our audio-visual supplier with tasks allocated in the following roles:
- Audio Assistant
- Camera Operator
- Lighting Operator
- Lyrics Operator
- Stagehand
Times required
- Arrive at auditorium 30 minutes prior to doors open for each session.
- Assist with AV during sessions.
Bookshop Team
Skills needed
- Friendly, approachable and willing to learn.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work well in a team and follow instructions.
- Previous retail experience or an interest in books is a bonus, but not essential!
Main responsibilities
- Help customers with purchases, questions and finding books.
- Assist with sales, bagging books and managing queues.
- Restock and organise books and keep the bookshop tidy.
- Support the 10ofthose team with other tasks as needed.
Times required
- Meet at the Bookshop Tent in the Plaza after signing in on Friday afternoon.
- Serve 30 minutes before each session, during breaks and for 30–60 minutes after each session.
- You’ll be able to attend the main sessions but may need to leave during the final song to get ready for the crowds.
The 10ofthose team will guide you through your tasks and serving times throughout the weekend.
Coffee & Slushie Cart Team
Skills needed
- Maturity in dealing with people and money.
- Ability to work under pressure in a team environment.
- Previous experience working in a coffee shop or as a barista preferred.
Main responsibilities
- Set up and pack down of coffee & slushie cart.
- Take orders and process payments.
- Prepare and serve hot drinks / slushies.
- Support coffee & slushie cart staff.
- Some roles require barista experience, others do not.
Times required
- Please arrive at the Coffee Carts 45 minutes before the doors open for each session.
- You will be able to sit in during the sessions (you may miss the beginning and the end of each session but will be able to hear the talks).
- Please move to the coffee cart at the beginning of the final song before the morning tea break and at the conclusion of the session.
Muscle Team
Skills needed
- Ability to work well in a team and follow instructions.
- A positive ‘can do’ attitude.
- Can do some heavy lifting — help setup and pack up items, carry drinks and other heavy things.
Main responsibilities
- Help setup and pack down KYCK.
- Assistance during the weekend with other setup and pack down activities such as chairs, bins, morning tea and Saturday night BBQ.
- Assist with moving merchandise supplies and setting up stock.
- Support coffee & slushie cart staff.
- Provide additional support to other teams as required.
Times required
- Muscle team members are required for the whole weekend — arriving on Friday afternoon and leaving after lunch on Sunday.
- You will be able to sit in during sessions once tasks have been completed. This is usually in the session following morning tea and night sessions.
Parking Team
Skills needed
- Maturity in communicating with people.
- Ability to provide directions.
- Can be sensible and safe.
Main responsibilities
- Assisting delegates at the Oval Carpark.
- Help ensure the safety of people in parking areas and when crossing roads, by getting people to stop when cars are coming.
- Direct people to sensible places to park, including directing people not to park in “no- convention parking” areas.
- Assist people to park effectively to maximise the number of parking spaces available.
- Take note of cars parked illegally around the site.
- Be friendly to our KCC neighbours and pick up rubbish and keep the parking areas clean.
Times required
- Please arrive at your appointed station 1 hour before the doors open for both the morning and night sessions.
- Please remain at your allocated area until 10 minutes after the session starts.
- You can then make your way to the auditorium to sit in during the sessions.
- Please move to your allocated area at the beginning of the final song to assist people as they leave.
Registration Team
Skills needed
- Maturity in dealing with people and money.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Previous retail/customer service experience is helpful but not essential.
Main responsibilities
- Assist with managing lines at the info tent before session starts.
- Assist with merchandise sales during break times.
- Support KCC office staff.
Times required
- Please arrive at the Info Tent 1 hour before the doors open for each session.
- You will be able to sit in during the sessions (you may miss the beginning and the end of each session but will be able to hear the talks).
- Please move to your allocated spot at the beginning of the final song before the morning tea break and at the conclusion of the session.
Site Host Team
Skills needed
- Ability to communicate well to large groups of people.
- Skills in organising and supervising activities.
- Leadership experience preferred (e.g. youth group or camps).
Main responsibilities
- Providing access to allocated rooms.
- Ensure the accommodation site is kept clean.
- Organise groups to do orderlies and supervise.
- Complete accommodation listing with names.
- Communicate with those staying at your accommodation site.
- Follow emergency guidelines and be the point of contact for guests and KCC staff.
Times required
- Please arrive at your appointed accommodation site 1 hour before guest arrival.
- Remain at your allocated accommodation site throughout the weekend until 10 minutes after each session starts.
- You can then make your way to the auditorium to sit in during the sessions.
Complete the Form
Keen to join the team?
Fill out the expression of interest form below and take the first step towards volunteering at KYCK!
We have roles available in our AV, Coffee & Slushie Teams.
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