City of Sydney Christmas – Volunteers

Bring the Christmas cheer to Sydney and volunteer with Variety!

This year, Variety has been chosen as the charity partner for the City of Sydney Christmas and we need your help to make some magic. We have a range of activities taking place across 10 community events, and we’d be grateful for your support. You could be selling raffle tickets, assisting at the Variety stall, or helping out in other ways.

How to get involved

Ready to spread some holiday cheer? Fill out the form below and let us know when you’re available. You can sign up for as many shifts as you like! We’ll reach out by email or phone to confirm your days and will provide thorough pre-event briefings so you know what you’ll be doing and where you need to be.

If your availability changes for any reason, or have any questions at all, please email us at [email protected]

Thank you for helping us bring the cheer to Christmas in Sydney!

Note: To keep children safe, all volunteers must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). A volunteer check is free of charge from Service NSW – apply at https://wwccheck.ocg.nsw.gov.au/Apply. A Police Check may also be requested for volunteers.

Timetable of 2025 Sydney Christmas Events

EventDateTime Required
November
FULL – Santa’s Sleigh Ride and Lighting of the Martin Place Christmas TreeThursday 27 November 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Opening Weekend – City (roaming)Friday 28 November11.30am – 5.30pm
Opening Weekend – City (roaming)Saturday 29 November11.30am – 5.30pm
Pyrmont Christmas ConcertSaturday 29 November5.00pm – 9.00pm
Opening Weekend – City (roaming)Sunday 30 November11.30am – 5.30pm
Rosebery Christmas ConcertSunday 30 November5.00pm – 9.00pm
December
Glebe Christmas ConcertSaturday 6 December5.00pm – 9.00pm
Rushcutters Bay Christmas ConcertSunday 7 December5.00pm – 9.00pm
Surry Hills Christmas Fair Shift ASaturday 13 December2.00pm– 7.00pm
Surry Hills Christmas Fair Shift BSaturday 13 December6.30pm – 11.00pm
Alexandria Christmas ConcertSunday 14 December5.00pm – 9.00pm

For more information and to plan your time at Sydney Christmas go the Sydney Christmas | City of Sydney – What’s On page.

Ready to Volunteer for Variety at 2025 Sydney Christmas

Register your interest by filling out the form. We’ll reach out by email or phone to confirm your days.

Your Name(Required)

Working With Children Check details

Please let us know your WWCC details.
WWCC number(Required)
If you have a NSW Working With Children Check, please add in your number.
DD slash MM slash YYYY
If you have a NSW Working With Children Check or under 18 years of age, please add in your Date of Birth details.
Events, Date and Time(Required)
Please select as many events as you like! If your availability changes for any reason, or if you have any questions at all, please email us at [email protected].
Perhaps you have volunteered before or participated in a Variety event.

Variety is proud to be the Charity Partner for Sydney Christmas.