Slow Fashion Superstars

The Wastebusters Refashion Show is back for its third year and has sold out every time! This much-loved event celebrates slow fashion, embracing individual style, and showcasing local sustainable designers alongside fabulous secondhand outfits. It’s a night of creativity, inspiration, and community connection – and they need your help to make it happen.
Here's how you can get involved

• Sound Technician (1 needed)
  Ensure smooth sound operations - set up and manage microphones, music, and audio cues during the show.You will need to be available on rehearsal day as well as show day.

• Lighting Technicians (2 needed)
  Create the perfect atmosphere - operate lighting during the event, including setting up effects for the runway. You will need to be available on rehearsal day as well as show day.

• Runway Models
  Hit the catwalk in sustainable and secondhand styles with Confidence and willingness to showcase outfits on the catwalk. ANYONE can model - as long as you love rocking pre-loved or upcycled looks! You will need to be available on rehearsal day as well as show day.

• Hair & Makeup Artists (4 each needed)
  Help models feel fabulous, comfortable & confident - work quickly and adapt to different styles and create polished looks

• Ticketing & Ushers (2 needed)
  Perfect for friendly personalities, this role involves greeting guests, checking tickets, and directing attendees to keep the event running smoothly.

• General Helpers (2 needed)
  Lend a hand wherever needed, from setup to pack-down. Some physical work needed, so a level of fitness may be required.

What to expect

• A buzzy feeling from being part of a community initiative that makes a positive impact
• An induction into your role from Wastebusters' staff
• Lunch and other breaks during your shift
• Food provided for dietary needs on rehearsal and show day

Why Volunteer?
By joining the Refashion Show team, you’ll be part of an exciting and meaningful event that highlights the beauty and creativity of sustainable fashion. Meet new people, gain experience, and help celebrate a community and worldwide movement that’s inspiring real change.

If you’d like to be involved, be sure to include some information below about which role(s) is of interest!

Requirements

Skills and experience requirements will vary from role to role:

• knowledge of any technical equipment and skills related to the role (eg. sound, lighting, hair, make up, clothing)
• a flair for any creative aspects of your particular role
• physical fitness to carry out certain tasks
• well organised and able to work to a plan and runsheet
• work well in a team of multi-talented people
• for customer facing roles, a friendly, approachable manner
• good communication skills and a willingness to work together to achieve a common goal

Time commitment

Thursday 20th March 10am-9.30pm

• Reporting times may vary depending on your role.
• Some volunteers may be needed for rehearsal on Monday 17th March 4pm-6pm (as mentioned above)
• Sound/Lighting and general helpers/set up volunteers will need to be available from 10am on event day
• Everyone else on site on event day from 3.30 at the latest, and your reporting times will be communicated to you in advance.

Getting started

The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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