When the Heineken Big Top rises from the ground and the streets start buzzing with excitement, Galway International Arts Festival is poised to begin. That means it’s time for our incredible team of volunteers to join us. With visitors flooding to Galway from around the world, GIAF volunteers are an essential part of Festival operations.
VOLUNTEERS
GIAF volunteers get to experience the full range of the Festival by creating a volunteer schedule that suits their interests and availability. Shifts are available in theatre, visual arts, street spectacle, First Thought Talks and at the iconic Heineken Big Top. There are also exciting opportunities to be a Festival Ambassador, helping our thousands of visitors have a great Festival experience. Email volunteers@giaf.ie for more information!
VISUAL ARTS INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
Our new initiative, the Visual Arts Internship Programme (VAIP), offers invigilating experience and specialised training for those seeking an intensive art experience in GIAF's main Festival Gallery. Special physical and digital certificates are provided upon completion. This is a fabulous opportunity to be introduced to or to dive further into a career in the visual arts.
Applications due 29 June, limited spots available. Email volunteers@giaf.ie to apply.
THE PEOPLE BUILD
The People Build is an awe-inspiring architectural event demonstrating the very best of community spirit and collective endeavour. It’s also entirely volunteer-powered. Fill out this form if you are interested in participating in the workshops, construction and/or demolition of The People Build 2018.
MIRACOCO LUMINARIUM
The Volunteer Department is seeking committed volunteers to assist with the family-friendly light and sound installation Luminarium, in Eyre Square from 20 to 28 July, with mandatory training session 19 July. Email amassmann@giaf.ie for more info!
VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN NOW! CLICK HERE TO APPLY.
*If you volunteered with GIAF in 2017, you already have a volunteer account and do not need to apply again. Simply email amassmann@giaf.ie to reactivate your account, then click here to log in using last year's details.
To learn more about volunteering at GIAF, click here.
