Volunteers Needed for the Fremantle Fijian National Conference 2026
Be part of one of the biggest Uniting Church events hosted in WA in more than 15 years!
From 1 – 4 October 2026, the Uniting Church in Western Australia will host the Uniting Church Fijian National Conference at the Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle. More than 600 delegates from across Australia will attend this significant gathering of worship, fellowship, learning and celebration.
To extend a warm Western Australian welcome, we are seeking volunteers from across the Uniting Church to assist throughout the conference. Whether you can offer a few hours or several days, there is a role for you.
Volunteer Roles to Suit Different Abilities
We welcome volunteers of all ages and abilities. Roles are available for people with a range of interests, skills and physical abilities, including:
- Mainly seated roles – assisting with children’s activities, helping supervise so children stay in designated areas, and supporting registration.
- Standing with opportunities to sit – welcoming and ushering delegates during busy periods, providing directions, and assisting attendees during conference sessions.
- Mostly on-your-feet roles – helping direct delegates to buses, assisting with pedestrian crossings between venues, and supporting crowd flow.
- More active roles – assisting delegates with luggage, helping with arrivals and departures, and helping set-up and pack-down.
Timetable
| Date | Volunteer Roles |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 October | – Perth Airport welcome team – Directing delegates to buses – Assisting with luggage – Registration and check-in support at the Fremantle Esplanade Hotel – Conference ushers – Pedestrian crossing and crowd-flow assistance between the hotel and the Fremantle Italian Club (for Dinner) |
| Friday 2 October | – Conference ushers (from 8.15am) – Children’s and youth support team (approximately 80 children and young people) – Pedestrian crossing and dinner crowd support at the Italian Club |
| Saturday 3 October | – Conference ushers (from 8.15am) – Children’s and youth support team – Pedestrian crossing and dinner crowd support at the Italian Club |
| Sunday 4 October | – Worship service ushers (8:15am to 10am) – Hotel check-out assistance – Assisting with luggage – Directing delegates to buses for Airport transfer – Assistance for delegates remaining in Fremantle with later flights |
Safe Church Requirements
Volunteers directly working with children and young people will require Working With Children Check (WWCC). Not all roles need a WWCC.
Why Volunteer?
This conference is a unique opportunity to:
- Welcome fellow members of the Uniting Church from across Australia.
- Experience the rich faith, culture and worship of the Fijian community.
- Serve alongside volunteers from congregations across the Uniting Church WA.
- Help create a memorable and hospitable experience for hundreds of guests.
Interested?
Please complete the Volunteer Expression of Interest Form and email it to [email protected] by 1 September 2026
If you require further information please contact Uniting Church Reception (08) 9260 9800 or [email protected]
Together we can provide a warm Western Australian welcome and make this landmark event a wonderful expression of Christian hospitality.
