THE BRIEF:
Deliver a safe, engaging, and high-quality wellness area within a large-scale arts festival while managing volunteers and ensuring smooth operations across programming, logistics, and participant experience.
MY ROLE:

Coordinated and led a team of volunteers to support the wellness area, including recruitment, scheduling, and briefing.

Produced and programmed the wellness zone, shaping activities such as yoga, meditation, workshops, and talks.
Created volunteer packs, staff run sheets, and participant information to ensure clear communication across the team.
Oversaw on-site delivery, including volunteer check-in, area setup, and live troubleshooting to maintain smooth operations.
Acted as the central liaison for wellness facilitators, coordinating schedules, requirements, and technical needs.
Supported budgeting and resource allocation for the area, balancing programming ambition with practical constraints.

THE OUTCOME:

A well-run wellness area that offered engaging and safe experiences for attendees.
Volunteers were supported, briefed, and empowered to deliver their roles effectively.
Smooth on-site operations with minimal issues, even in a high-pressure, large-scale festival environment.
Enhanced the festival’s community and participant experience, strengthening its reputation for high-quality programming and volunteer coordination.