Please complete this form as an expression of interest to volunteer at the ALIA National 2026 Conference
We want energetic volunteers from anywhere in Australia who love engaging with large groups of people, can create a fun vibe for other delegates and become integral members of the team. You will be responsible for helping delegates have the best conference experience of their career.
WHEN
11-14 May, 2026
WHERE
Rosehill Gardens
Burramattagal Country
Sydney NSW
ELIGIBILITY
Volunteering is open to:
Students
Current students of an ALIA accredited course
OR 2025 Graduate of an ALIA accredited course
Have personal ALIA membership
Have not volunteered at an ALIA Conference previously
Are not a programmed speaker at ALIA National 2026*
OR
ALIA Group or Committee Members
Active members of one of ALIA’s Groups or Committees
Have personal ALIA membership
Have not volunteered at an ALIA Conference previously
Are not a programmed speaker at ALIA National 2026*
WHAT DO YOU GET?
All successful applications receive:
- A free registration to attend the ALIA National Conference
- A ticket to the Private Screening of “The Librarians” on Tuesday 12th May
- A seat at the Conference Dinner
- Hidden Disabilities Sunflower training
- Volunteer training and induction
- 2 x ALIA National Volunteer T-shirts
- A certificate
- Hours can be logged as ALIA CPD
This does not cover:
- Day 1 Workshops (volunteers will be scheduled to induction and other duties on Monday 11th May)
- Travel and accommodation (volunteers must make their own travel and accommodation arrangements)
- Meals outside of conference hours
HOW MUCH DO YOU COMMIT?
Successful applicants will be asked to volunteer for 4-5 hours each day over the Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday (12-14 May) of the Conference
Outside of their rostered shifts, they will be free to attend conference sessions and the exhibition space as a delegate
They will also be required to attend:
- An induction at the Conference venue on the afternoon of Monday 11 May (the morning will be free for your travel)
- A pre-conference virtual training
- A Hidden Disabilities Sunflower training
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
- Providing on-site support
- Helping speakers and chairpersons to prepare and monitor sessions
- Assisting in preparation for delegate registration
- Supporting registration of delegates on their arrival
- Assisting delegates with wayfinding
- Other duties as assigned
HOW DO YOU APPLY?
We want to get to know you, and what's important to you for the future of the LIS sector. To apply, you have two options; when completing this form you can submit a short video OR a short written pitch about yourself.
Your submission should express your enthusiasm and interest in being a volunteer at the ALIA National Conference. Introduce yourself, tell us why we should pick you and surprise us!
Your video should be approximately 1 minute long, OR your written pitch should be around 200 words.
We welcome volunteers who have previously been underrepresented at our conferences.
*Please note that ALIA has made the decision to only offer volunteer roles to non-speakers to provide different avenues of engagement. If you have been selected as a speaker for the ALIA National Conference you are not eligible to be a volunteer as well.
Questions to: Emily.Wilson@alia.org.au