Ripe - The Wanaka Wine and Food Festival Volunteer

Ripe Festival is a one day Wine and Food Festival held on the shores of Lake Wanaka at the stunning Glendhu Bay Station. Attendees of the 2026 will get to taste the best of the region and find their rhythm with an unforgettable set by Kiwi icon Sir Dave Dobbyn.

The festival helps to bring communities together and celebrate the reasons they live where they live. The event organisers focus on sustainable events and leading the path in developing new ways to deliver while remaining friendly to the environment. Profits from the ticket fees of events go to local initiatives that are making the earth a better place.

Friendly faces are needed to be a part of the Ripe crew. Want a fun day out with a group of like-minded people? Be a part of the magic behind the scenes at Ripe!

They have roles available all the way from setup - to delivery - to pack down, each with different perks, reach out today and get your spot on the squad!

Set Up

• General Event Set up roles any day in the 3 days leading up to the event
• Wednesday- Friday 18-20th March, 10am-2pm

Gate

• Welcoming, ticket scanning, handing out glasses and drink tokens
• Saturday 21st March, 10am-6pm or any time part there of

General Help On Event Day

• Educating guests on their sustainability goals, bringing the good vibes!
• Saturday 21st March, 8am-2pm

Pack Down

• Helping to pack down after the event
• Sunday 22nd March, 9am-12pm

Benefits Of Volunteering

• Free entry to Ripe
• Opportunity to car-pool to the site
• Free t-shirt (if working on the day)
• An awesome day out and a chance to meet new people!
• Know your time is contributing to a sustainable event and helping local environmental projects.

You will be emailed an info pack before the event. There will be a health & safety briefing and some paperwork to complete onsite before you start your shift.

Register below and you will receive an email with all the details of what to expect on the day.

Requirements

• Positive, keen attitude.
• Preferably 18+ but will accept some below 18 if teamed up with a parent.

Time commitment

• 18-20th March: 10am-2pm / Set Up - General Event Set up roles in the week leading up
• 21st March: 10am-6pm or any part thereof / Gate - Welcoming, ticket scanning, handing out glasses & drink tokens on Sat 21st March
• 21st March 8am-2pm / General help on event day - educating guests on our sustainability goals, bringing the good vibes!
• 22nd March 9am-12pm / Pack Down - Helping to pack down after the event

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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