Volunteer
Join the excitement!
International Woman's Day Fun Run presented by Queensland X-Ray takes an enormous effort to organise and events of this scale and size simply would not be possible without the generous help of a large team of volunteers. Get in early and register your interest as an amazing event volunteer.
By volunteering for Fun Run, you will have the opportunity to be part of this iconic community event, learn new skills, meet new people or use it as a chance to bond with your colleagues, friends or family! Best of all, you'll have fun while supporting Fun Run, an event raising funds for women with breast cancer.
There are a wide variety of volunteer roles available at the start and finish sites as well as along the route. Roles include customer service, cheering on participants, keeping the crowds moving in the right direction and ensuring that our participants stay hydrated at all times.
All the information that volunteers need will be made availble to them prior to the event day. You will be given access to a Volunteer Portal with breifing information including a video for you to watch with specific volunteer event informtion. Our Event Volunteer Cordinator from EMS Australia will provide your access to this information.
Minimum age
The minimum age for volunteers on this event is 15 years old. Volunteers aged between 15 and 18 will require a parent or guardian complete and sign a parental consent form.
Terms and Conditions
By registering your expression of interest you agree to the 2026 International Women's Day Fun Run volunteer terms and conditions.
Brisbane event volunteering opportunities
Start Line Sisters (start line roles)
The start line sisters will be assisting participants at the start line (Grey St) and directing them into the correct start zones which will be clearly labelled on event day. You will be scattered throughout the Southbank area in key points such as public transport stations, near carparks and at the entrances to Grey St (start line) to ensure crowd flow is efficient. Start line sisters will also act as roaming information points and answer basic participant questions.
Start line sisters will be required from 5am – 9:30am on Sunday 8 March
Quench Queens (water station crew)
The quench queens are responsible for keeping participants hydrated while they complete the course. You will be located on-course or at the finish line. You will be assisting with the set-up, pack down and maintenance of the water station… and most importantly cheering on participants!
The quench queens will be required onsite between 5am – 10:30am on Sunday 8 March.
Madame Muscles (event pack down crew)
Madame muscle volunteers will be assisting to pack up event signage including flags, fence mesh, and corflutes around the Finishers' Village. Other duties include moving crowd control barriers and packing down tables depending on each volunteer’s capabilities. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in the event industry to gain some hands-on experience. If you don’t mind some physical work or want to help out after an earlier shift, this role is for you.
Madame muscles will be required onsite from 10:30am – 12pm on Sunday 8 March.
Pink Police (finish line marshals)
The pink police are integral to keep the finish venue running smoothly throughout the event. These volunteers will be split up to manage crowd flow across a number of areas in the finish venue including the finish chute, toilet and facilities queues, and general points of crowding identified across the venue. As this role involves getting people moving, if you have a loud and outgoing personality, this role is for you!
Pink police will be required onsite from 5:15am – 10:30am on Sunday 8 March.
Finishes Fairies (venue roles)
The finish fairies are responsible for ensuring that our participants are supported in the below areas at the finish venue.
These roles include:
- Volunteer services: Assist in ensuring our volunteers sign on/off runs smoothly.
- VIP Tent entry: Cross reference participant names to the provided VIP list to allow entry.
- VIP Tent service: Make sure our VIPs are happy and enjoying themselves in the VIP area.
- Mater Photo wall: Help participants take photos in front of the mater photo wall.
- Donations: Collect donations from participants via cash and eftpos.
- Hydration Station: Help participants fill up their water bottles from the water tank.
- Merch Tent: Assist in selling merchandise to participants via cash and eftpos.
Finish fairies will be required from 5:15am – 11am on Sunday 8 March.
