Parkes Shire Council

2027 Parkes Elvis Volunteer Registration

About the Opportunity Join Us as a Volunteer at the 2027 Parkes Elvis Festival!

Are you a fan of Elvis or just love great music and community spirit? Become a volunteer and be part of an unforgettable experience!

We are always looking for volunteers to help deliver the festival across our various venues. There are so many ways you can help, from greeting at the train station to providing visitor information and directions. Volunteering is a rewarding experience and a way to give something back to the community.

TheParkes Elvis Festivalwill be held fromWednesday, 6th January 2027 - Sunday, 10th January 2027, however we will be looking for volunteers between the period ofMonday, 4th January 2027 to Monday, 11th January 2027 to assist with the setting up and packing down of the Festival.

How to Register!

Please complete the registration form below. If you have any questions or require assistance please contact the Parkes Elvis Festival Team on (02) 6862 6000 or email[email protected].Click here to download your copy of the2027 Volunteer Handbook.

Volunteer Induction Requirements

To participate in the upcoming festival, all volunteers must complete theParkes Shire Council Volunteer Inductionwhich is completed online.

Please note the following:

• If you are a new volunteer, you are required to complete the online induction before commencing your role.
• If you volunteeredpriorto 2025, you will also need to complete the updated online induction.
• If you are a returning volunteer who completed the online induction in 2026, you are covered for a period of three years and are not required to complete it again. Please indicate this in your application, and we will verify your previous completion.

You are required to attend the mandatory Parkes Shire Council Volunteer Information Session to participate in the upcoming festival. An online session will be held Via TEAMS on Thursday, 10 December 2026 at 3:00pm

Working with Children Check

To create a child safe environment within the shire all volunteers will be required to sign Parkes Shire Council's Child Safety Code of Conduct. Volunteers engaged in child related areas will also be required to obtain a Working with Children Check and will be required to provide their WWCC number. To apply for a Working with Children Check and for more information please go toOffice of the Children's Guardian website.

Privacy Statement

Parkes Shire Council collects personal information for the purpose of recording and processing requests. This information may be accessed by authorised Council staff and will be provided to approved festival volunteers who require it to coordinate participant registrations and event operations on Council's behalf. Volunteers are required to maintain the confidentiality of personal information and use it only for authorised festival purposes.

Providing this information is voluntary. If you choose not to provide it, we may not be able to process your request.

You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information at any time. For further information, please refer to Council's Privacy Statement and Privacy Management Plan available on the Parkes Shire Council website:https://www.parkes.nsw.gov.au/Council/About-us/Privacy-Statement

Other Important Details

Enquiries:Telephone Volunteer CoordinatorSue McGrath on 0401 977 099 or [email protected] for further information.

Closing Date:11.59pm AEST on Sunday,15 November 2026

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONCE YOU START TO COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE REGISTRATION, YOU CANNOT SAVE IT AND RETURN TO IT LATER.

We look forward to receiving your registration!