Volunteering opportunities
Since the inaugural event in 1983, The Salvation Army has been the proud charity partner of Carols in the Domain, raising more than $3.5 million through the sale of candles and candle bags to help support Australians experiencing homelessness.
After two incredible decades with Woolworths as the naming rights partner for Carols, we’re thrilled to share a new chapter in the event’s history — The Salvation Army is now the official naming partner of Australia’s largest Christmas celebration, now proudly known as The Salvation Army’s Carols in the Domain.
This year, we seek the support of volunteers to help us get ready for and conduct the event. Opportunities include helping sell our candle bags, as well as volunteer ushers to assist attendees.
Please check below for opportunities and how to apply.
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Candle Bag Stall Volunteer
Help us sell candle bags to raise vital funds for people in need!
The candle bags, filled with family treats and toys generously donated by Woolworths and a range of other suppliers, are sold at The Salvation Army's Carols in the Domain, with all proceeds supporting Salvos homelessness programs.
Event dates: Saturday 20 December 2025
Volunteer Usher
Get involved with The Salvation Army's Carols in the Domain as an event usher!
Help us warmly welcome guests as they arrive, scan their tickets, and direct them to their reserved seating area in The Domain.
Event dates: Saturday 20 December 2025.
Volunteer opportunities
Volunteering opportunities available this year:
- Candle Bag stall volunteer
Help us sell candle bags to raise vital funds for homelessness. The candle bags, filled with family treats and toys generously donated by Woolworths and a range of other suppliers, will be sold at The Salvation Army's Carols in the Domain, with all proceeds supporting Salvos homelessness programs. - Volunteer usher
Get involved with The Salvation Army's Carols in the Domain as an event usher. Help us warmly welcome guests as they arrive, scan their tickets, and direct them to their reserved seating area in The Domain.
No previous experience is required to volunteer,
We will provide a full briefing before the event, so you feel prepared and confident in your role.
However, when expressing your interest, we do ask you to provide a brief overview of any skills or experience that might be relevant.
Please note: Some volunteer roles may involve standing for extended periods and limited access to shade.
Absolutely! We encourage volunteering with friends or as part of a group. Just let us know when registering your interest, and we’ll do our best to keep you together (dependant on roles and availability).
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For ushers, volunteers must be 18+ years old to participate.
For the candle bag stall, individuals aged under 18 years may be able to participate if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
If you’re under 18 and interested in this opportunity, please contact us to discuss your options.
Volunteer registration does not include tickets to the reserved seating area of The Salvation Army's Carols in the Domain.
If you would like to purchase tickets to this area, you will need to do so via https://carolsinthedomain.com/. Otherwise, if you'd like to stick around after your shift, you are welcome to find a space in the free, general seating area.
While volunteering, you will be in the thick of the action, with lots of fun and exciting things happening around you. Even if you aren’t sitting down and watching the show, you will be in amongst the activity and entertainment.