Southern Sweden Design Days
22—25 May 2025
22—25 May 2025
Volontär

Become a volunteer at Southern Sweden Design Days 2025!

Do you want to help create Malmö's international design festival? Southern Sweden Design Days attracts thousands of visitors each year, and together with our volunteers, we want to create the best possible experience for our visitors!

As a volunteer, you’ll have the chance to meet like-minded people and make valuable connections. It’s a fantastic opportunity to grow both personally and professionally while gaining valuable work experience and a meaningful addition to your CV. This role involves responsibility and commitment but, above all, it’s a fun and exciting experience.

You’ll be working in a creative and dynamic environment filled with innovative and inspiring design. During your shifts, food and drinks will be provided, and after the festival, you will receive a work certificate.

You can already express interest in volunteering at Southern Sweden Design Days 2025! Learn more about the different roles and fill out the interest form below. Application open on 31 January, 2025. 
Note: Submitting an interest form is not the same as applying.

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE

ROLES

MAIN LOCATION HOST

The Main location is the main venue for Southern Sweden Design Days, offering 6,000 square meters of exhibitions, live public studio sessions, activities for children and youth, a restaurant, and more. As a Main location host, you’ll be the face of the festival, playing a key role in creating a positive experience for visitors. We’re looking for individuals who are service-minded, responsible, and comfortable interacting with people. You’ll work alongside other hosts.

Period: Festival days: 22–25 May
Location: Main location, Lokstallarna

Responsibilities include:

  • Working at the ticket counter and handling payments.
  • Counting visitors entering and exiting the venue.
  • Assisting with questions from visitors and providing information. 
  • Monitoring the venue and keeping it clean and welcoming.
  • Overseeing and ensuring the safety of emergency exits.

 

SSDD STUDIO HOST

The SSDD Studio offers a packed program of panel discussions, seminars, and workshops during the festival’s first two days. As an SSDD Studio host, you’ll help execute the program and ensure a professional and welcoming atmosphere for participants and the audience. We’re looking for service-minded, stress-tolerant, and organized individuals. You’ll work alongside another host.

Period: Two festival days: 22–23 May
Location: Main location, Lokstallarna

Responsibilities include:

  • Welcoming participants and ensuring they’re present in time for their sessions.
  • Preparing and guiding participants going on stage.
  • Ensuring drinks are available and refilling as needed.
  • Monitoring the schedule and ensuring it stays on track.
  • Answering visitor questions about the program and offering assistance.
  • Keeping the studio clean and inviting.

 

CONSTRUCTION CREW

The Construction Crew is responsible for setting up the Main location before the festival and taking it down afterward. You’ll be a key part of the behind-the-scenes work, witnessing the transformation of an empty venue into a lively, inspiring space filled with visitors, exhibitions, workshops, and panels. We’re looking for team players who are ready to lend a hand and enjoy physical, hands-on work. You’ll be part of a team, working alongside others.

Period: 
Before festival: 14–16 May + 19–21 May
After festival: 25–27 May
Location: Main location, Lokstallarna

Responsibilities include:

  • Painting display podiums.
  • Setting up various festival spaces.
  • Handling and assembling furniture and equipment.
  • Measuring and marking exhibition spaces.
  • Carrying and moving materials and equipment.
  • Operating pallet jacks to transport items.
  • Performing light cleaning of areas and spaces.

 

SSDD FLYING REPORTER

As an SSDD Flying Reporter, you’ll document Southern Sweden Design Days, creating inspiring content that captures the festival’s energy, vibrancy, and creative atmosphere. You’ll visit different events and locations to highlight festival moments, creating reports and conducting interviews with visitors, participants, and organizers. This live content will be published on Southern Sweden Design Days’ social media, reaching both national and international audiences. This is a unique opportunity to develop your skills in journalism, media, and storytelling within an international festival setting.

See examples of content from last year on our Instagram.

Period: Festival days: 22–25 May
Location: All festival locations

We’re looking for two complementary roles to form a well-coordinated team:

  • In Front of the Camera: In this role, you’ll be the face and voice of the festival, conducting interviews and creating engaging stories for the audience. We’re looking for a outgoing, charismatic individual who are comfortable speaking English and naturally connect with people, helping them feel at ease on camera.
     
  • Behind the Camera: In this role, you’ll handle filming and photography, as well as editing and cutting the content. We’re looking for an creative and detail-oriented individual ready to turn moments into high-quality content. You film and edit with your own phone, and wireless microphones are available.

 

SSDD JUNIOR HOST

SSDD Junior is a part of the festival aimed at children and young people, offering its own space at the Main location where kids can explore their creativity through drop-in workshops and activities. Here, they get to try out various creative projects that introduce them to design, materials, and different ways of creating. As an SSDD Junior Host, you will be the host of the children’s area, supporting both participants and those leading the workshops and activities. You’ll interact with children and parents and actively participate in the program activities. We are looking for someone who is social and outgoing, enjoys working with children and young people, and can inspire and engage visitors in a playful and creative way to explore the area.

Period: Two festival days: 24–25 May
Location: Main location, Lokstallarna

Responsibilities include:

  • Supervising the area and contributing to a clean and welcoming environment.
  • Assisting workshop leaders before, during, and after their activities.
  • Providing help by answering questions and sharing information. 
  • Engaging with children and families to create a pleasant and inspiring atmosphere.

 

FAQ

Do I need to live in Malmö?
No, you can live anywhere, but you need to cover your own expenses such as travel and accommodation.

Do I have to be registered in Sweden?
No.

Do I get paid?
No, being a volunteer is a non-profit engagement, which means you don't get paid.

What do I get for my volunteer work?
All volunteers receive a work certificate after completed work. Food and drinks are included during the work shifts, you also get free entry to the Main location throughout the festival period.

How much am I expected to work?
You must be available for at least 3 shifts. The shifts is usually around 7 hours.

Do I work alone?
May occur, but in most roles you work in a group.

What happens if I am no longer available for the period I applied for?
If you are no longer available for the period you applied for, please contact team@southernswedendesigndays.com, no later than March 15 2025.

Am I insured during my shifts?
Yes, you as a volunteer have accident insurance during your work shifts.

What do I do if I need to adjust my application?
If you need to change essential information in your application, please contact team@southernswedendesigndays.com.

Can I choose which role I want?
In the application, you indicate which role(s) you are interested in, we will do our best to get you the role you have chosen.

Do I need to be knowledgeable in design?
No requirement - however, there is an opportunity to learn more about design during the festival.

 

We look forward to welcoming you to the SSDD team!
For questions, contact: team@southernswedendesigndays.com