The countdown has started for one of Dublin’s biggest ever New Year’s Eve festivals and you could be part of it!

 

Supported by The Gathering, Fáilte Ireland, Dublin City Council and Dublin Town, the festival will provide a host of great events and entertainment for locals and international visitors alike. Up to 100 volunteers are required for the New Year’s Eve Festival 2012 to help give visitors the warmest of welcomes and create a New Year’s Eve celebration they will never forget!

 

As Dublin’s official NYE celebration, the festival will feature markets, family events, a ‘Big Bang’ fireworks display and a special Countdown Concert at College Green featuring Imelda May, BellX1 and a host of other musical acts. A ‘Procession of Light’ will also take place through Dublin’s streets on December 31st, marking the start of The Gathering Ireland 2013.

 

Volunteer Ireland, the national volunteer development agency, is recruiting and managing the volunteers at this year’s celebration. Volunteers are required to help at the following events:

 

‘Big Bang’ Fireworks Spectacular – 31st of Dec

Workshops – 31st of Dec

Procession of Light – 31st of Dec

Festival Box Office – 31st of Dec

Concert – 31st of Dec

Big Brunch – New Year’s Day Celebration – 1st of Jan

 

General relief volunteers are also required for December 31st and January 1st. Download more information on the volunteer roles here

 

Help us ring in 2013 by volunteering at Dublin’s New Year’s Eve Festival. To apply as a volunteer for the festival, please fill out the online volunteer application form. To access the application form click here.

 

Once your application is approved, Volunteer Ireland will be in contact to assign you to a volunteer team and designate a suitable volunteer role. With your help, we can make this New Year’s Eve Festival an unforgettable event!