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ORF is looking for volunteers for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna

Start für Bewerbungen für ESC-Volunteers.
Start für Bewerbungen für ESC-Volunteers. ©APA/HARALD SCHNEIDER (Symbolbild)
The search for volunteers for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna has begun. Until January 28, interested parties can apply with a video application for one of the 800 spots to get a behind-the-scenes look at the big music event at the ESC 2026 in May at the Wiener Stadthalle.

The selection process for volunteers for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 begins with registration at https://tv.orf.at/esc26/, where a video and a resume must be submitted. Volunteers must be of legal age at the time of registration and speak both German and English fluently. Ideally, knowledge of additional languages is desired. They must also be available in Vienna between April 27 and May 17, 2026. Those interested in supportive tasks must answer three questions in a video.

Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Casting for Volunteers as Second Round

Those who impress at this stage will be invited to a casting in March, where they must demonstrate their language skills and a suitable area of activity will be sought together. Volunteers are being sought for the following areas at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna:

  • Guest & Delegation Services: Betreuung von akkreditierten Personen (z. B. Welcome Desk, Delegation Hosts)
  • Audience & Public Interaction: Informationsvermittlung, Betreuung des Publikums (z. B. Eurovision Village, Euroclub)
  • Operations & Venue Management: Assistenz auf dem Veranstaltungsgelände (z. B. Akkreditierung,
  • Backstage Host)
  • Media & Communication: Koordination und Kommunikation in Medienbereichen (z. B. Pressezentrum, Social Media)
  • Transport & Logistics: Logistischer Support und Auskünfte (z. B. Shuttle-Services, Transportation)
  • Sustainability & Support: Unterstützung in Nachhaltigkeit und Organisation in flexiblen Bereichen (z. B. Green Event, Teamleader, Allrounder)

As compensation, there is catering, accident insurance, and the official volunteer outfit. "The ESC stands for diversity and lived inclusion, and we want to make this spirit visible with our volunteers as well," encouraged Executive Producer Michael Krön, inviting applications from people of all backgrounds and age groups.

Former Volunteers Share Their Experiences at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna

At the Eurovision Song Contest in 2015, Astrid Roth (53) fulfilled her dream of getting a behind-the-scenes look at the world's largest music event. "The atmosphere among the volunteers was unique! We all had a common goal, to provide an unforgettable experience for everyone involved."

"I particularly appreciated the positive conversations with fans and delegations, and we were praised for Vienna's unique hospitality," says Verena Pölzler (31) and recommends to all interested parties, "don't think too long, just apply!"

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