Call for Volunteers

The Radford College Twilight Fete would not be possible if it was not for our parent volunteers.

If you have any questions about volunteering, please send us an email

Volunteer Sign Up Form

Year Group

Parent Volunteer Allocations

Early Learning Centre

Pre-K: ELC Healthy Food Stall

Junior School

Kindergarten: ELC Healthy Food Stall
Year 1: Second-Hand Accessories Stall
Year 2: Lob-a-Choc
Year 3: Second-Hand Books Stall
Year 4: Sweet & Sticky Stall
Year 5: Second-Hand Uniform Stall
Year 6: Fairy Floss Stall and Plant Stall

Secondary School

Year 7: Showbags Stall
Year 8: Water and Ticket Station (J.A. Mackinnon Oval)
Years 9 and 10: Plant Stall
Year 11: Champagne & Oysters
Year 12: Beer Garden

RSA certification is required for Beer Garden and Champagne & Oyster volunteers. The Parents & Friends will cover the cost for parents wishing to obtain certification for this purpose.

How our Volunteers are supported:

1. Each volunteer will be contacted prior to the day of the fete by the Fete Convener. The Fete Convener will advise volunteers of the location of the stall, confirm the time, and who their stall coordinator is and contact details.

2. Each volunteer will be able to park onsite on Fete day. Further details will be shared with volunteers

3. A Stall Coordinator is assigned to each stall at the fete and is responsible for the following:

● Store setup to completion of pack down on the day of the Fete.

● Money on fete day as follows: obtaining the float from treasury, sending money back to treasury throughout the day as required and finalising money at the end of the day.

● Square readers which will be provided and set-up for cashless payment on the day. Instructions on use will be provided.

● Managing volunteers on the day and assisting with seeking volunteers to sign up for the stall prior to the Fete.

● Ensuring all volunteers working with food read and comply with the ACT Department of Health Guidelines (these will be provided).

● Ensure a safe working environment at the stall and raise/action any safety concerns.

3. Radford College Parent & Friends Committee Members are responsible for assisting the Stall Coordinators s in the lead up and on Fete Day.

4. We are looking for the following stall coordinators:

ELC Healthy Options Food Stall Coordinator

Purpose: To provide healthy food choices for fete visitors, with a focus on younger children and families.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee stall on Fete Day – Popcorn and Fruit Cups to be served.
Oversee volunteers on Fete Day and how food is handled and served.
Ensure stall is compliant with food safety requirements.
Monitor stock levels and restock as needed.
Manage float, cash handling, and EFTPOS if applicable.
Pack down and ensure food waste is disposed of properly.

Fairy Floss Stall Coordinator

Purpose: To run the stall preparing and selling freshly spun fairy floss to Fete attendees.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate the fairy floss machine safely and efficiently throughout the event.
Ensure sugar, flavouring, sticks/cones, gloves and cleaning materials are stocked and ready.
Brief helpers on machine use, hygiene, safety and customer service.
Keep the stall looking bright, inviting and fun, with clear pricing and signage.
Follow hygiene practices, manage gloves and hand‑washing, and keep the preparation area clean.
Oversee EFTPOS transactions.
Clean the machine, pack away equipment and manage leftover supplies appropriately.
Organise a small team to help with machine testing, supply checks and setup before Fete Day.

Beer Garden Coordinator (RSA Required)

Purpose: To manage the beer garden, ensuring it runs smoothly, safely, and in line with Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Hold a current RSA qualification and act as the responsible person in charge.
Set up and oversee service of alcohol in designated beer garden area.
Ensure all staff/volunteers serving alcohol are briefed on RSA compliance.
Monitor patrons for responsible consumption and safety.
Coordinate volunteers for bar service and cleaning.
Manage float, cash handling, and EFTPOS if applicable.
Oversee pack down and secure storage of alcohol.