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faqs

Do I have to work across two different stadiums?

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Who can apply?

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  1. To be a part of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ 2026 volunteer program you will need to meet our volunteer requirements:
  • You must be at least 16 years old at the of submitting the application.
  • You have the right to live in Australia, even if temporarily (e.g. working holiday visa, student visa, tourist visa, etc)
  • You can speak and understand English fluently. Additional language skills are a plus.
  • You are able to attend the in-person training in February.
  • You are available to volunteer for at least 7 shifts in Perth, 3 shifts in Gold Coast, or 8 shifts in Sydney
  • You have a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) or are willing to acquire the free volunteer WWCC for the state that you will be volunteering at.

How old do I need to be to volunteer?

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How do I apply?

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You can submit your online application here. Before you do, please make sure you meet our volunteer requirements. The application should take around 20-30 minutes.

Do I need to be an Australian citizen?

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What are the volunteer benefits?

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As a volunteer, you will be in the heart of action and an essential part of delivering the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ 2026 tournament. You will receive an exclusive event uniform, meals and an official certificate as a token of appreciation. Beyond that, you will have a chance to experience what goes on behind-the-scenes, develop new skills, create meaningful, long-lasting memories, friendships and inspiring connections.

How long is the tournament?

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I am a person with a disability. Can I apply?

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AFC, Football Australia and the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ 2026 value diversity and strive to be inclusive and accessible. We welcome everyone to apply. When applying, you will have an opportunity to provide us with more information about any specific needs or requirements you may have.

How many days will I be required?

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I don’t live in the Host City. Can I still apply?

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Yes, we welcome everyone to apply, even from interstate or abroad. However, expenses related to volunteering are not covered, which means that you will be responsible for organising and funding your own travel, accommodation, and other related costs.

Can I request my volunteer duties?

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I am under 18, will I need a guardian consent to volunteer?

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Yes. You will have to be at least 16 years of age to apply to volunteer. If you are 16 or 17 years old, you will receive a consent form after you have submitted your application. Your guardian needs to fill in this form to grant you permission to volunteer.

Can I volunteer with friends and family?

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Is a background check required?

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Yes. All volunteers must consent to a valid National Police Check, Working with Children Check and any additional background checks required by the organising committee or venue.

How can I apply for the free Working with Children Check?

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  • Instructions for Sydney, NSW: HERE
  • Instructions for Perth, WA: HERE
  • Instructions for Gold Coast, QLD: HERE

Will I need to have prior experience?

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Don’t worry, you don’t need to have any prior experience. We will provide training sessions to make sure you feel confident and have all the necessary skills and knowledge that you will need.

Do volunteers get paid?

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No, volunteering is an unpaid commitment, but there will be other benefits.

Will I be insured while I am volunteering?

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Yes, while volunteering you will be covered by our tournament insurance.

What is the application process?

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  • First, check that you meet our volunteer requirements, and then kick-off your application process by creating an account on our volunteering platform.
  • Then, complete the online volunteer application form. Before submitting, make sure all the field are completed correctly.
  • After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email with information about the next steps and important documents that you will need to upload on your volunteer profile.  
  • Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview. Attending this interview is essential.
  • After interviews, selected volunteers will receive volunteer role offers, and the ability to select shifts. It is essential to accept the volunteer offer, and commit to at least the minimum number of required shifts.  
  • Lastly, volunteers will be invited to an online orientation session and face-to-face training. Completing these training sessions are essential for all volunteers.  

I am no longer available. How can I withdraw my application?

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You can withdraw your application any time.

Will I receive training before the event?

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Yes, all volunteers are asked to complete an online orientation and face-to-face training. The online orientation will give you an overview of the tournament and your role in it. The face-to-face training will focus on the venue and role-specific training. Both training sessions are designed to ensure you feel confident, and have all the necessary skills and knowledge that you will need to successfully complete your volunteer assignment.

What kinds of roles are available?

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Every role is important and plays a key part in bringing this world-class tournament together. Our volunteer roles include:

  • Accreditation  
  • Airports
  • Anti-doping/Medical
  • Competition Support
  • Guest Management
  • Fan Experience
  • Hotels
  • Media Operations
  • Transport
  • Youth Program

How can I get more information about the roles?

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If you would like to know more about the volunteer roles before the online orientation, you can read brief program area and role descriptions here. During the online orientation, you will have an opportunity to dive deeper into your allocated program area and role in this tournament. You will also receive role-specific instructions during our face-to-face training.

Will I be able to choose my role or the location I volunteer at?

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You can share your role and location preferences during registration. We will do our best to accommodate everyone’s preferences, however, placements will ultimately be determined by the tournament’s operational needs.

Can I volunteer together with my friend?

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You can share your wish to volunteer together with your friend during the registration. There will be a section asking for special requirements. Make sure you fill this section with your friend’s name and contact number. Also, ensure that you and your friend have selected the same Host Cities and roles. While we cannot promise you will be volunteering together, we will certainly try our best.

How many shifts I need to commit to and how long are the shifts?

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The number of shifts you are asked to commit to depends on your Host City. Volunteers are required to commit to following number of shifts:

  • Perth - 7
  • Gold Coast - 3
  • Sydney - 8

Shift times vary depending on the role.

Will meals be provided to volunteers?

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Yes. You will receive one meal per volunteering shift.

Will I get tickets to a match?

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Unfortunately no. But most volunteering shifts are during match days, and as a volunteer, you will have an unique opportunity to be behind-the-scenes, and a part of the action.

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