Applications for the AFC Australian Fashion Week 2026 Volunteer Team have now closed.

Thank you for your interest in being at the heart of one of Australia's most iconic fashion events.

AFC Australian Fashion Week 2026 arrives in Sydney 11–15 May 2026, bringing together the brightest talent in fashion, design, and industry innovation.

Volunteer Registration Form

Please answer all questions, note your availability and email volunteers@ausfashioncouncil.com if you have any queries.

The AFW2026 Volunteer Manager will be in touch with successful applicants on Tuesday 28th April with a link to the official roster.

Please respond to this email either with your acceptance to volunteer, or a withdrawal of your application by Thursday 1 May.
Your position will NOT be secured until you accept the volunteer invitation, and the allocated roster.
Once accepted, you’ll receive the AFW2026 Volunteer Handbook and additional information regarding the event.

1. You must be over the age of 18 to volunteer.

2. To be considered, you must be available to volunteer at least two (2) days during the event dates – the more availability you have, the stronger your application.

3. We have two volunteer positions:

FOH (Front of House) - This involves assisting with guest seating, PR, photography/videography, décor, set design and gift bag preparation.
BOH (Back of House) - This may include model prep (dressing/styling), garment steaming and general BOH assistance.

4. We’ll email you on Friday 17 April, a week before applications close, to confirm your availability. You can log in and adjust your availability on your application form anytime until applications close on Friday 24 April 2026.

5. To give all applicants the same opportunity to apply, no volunteers will be rostered before the first roster is released on Tuesday 28 April 2026.

6. Please note: Times listed in applications are to gauge your availability only. Specific roster times will be confirmed as the event schedule is confirmed.

7. Please double check the spelling of your email address – we’re unable to send your roster without this.

8. You are responsible for covering your own travel, meals and expenses.

9. You’ll receive the AFW2026 Volunteer Handbook with your final confirmed roster.

10. By applying to volunteer, you acknowledge that all information and materials related to Australian Fashion Council (AFC) and AFW2026 (written or verbal) are confidential. You agree that you will not make any statements, posts or comments that include confidential information.

11. AFC and AFW2026 are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This information is collected for the purpose of contacting you during the application and volunteering process (if successful). For more information, please refer to our privacy policy.

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