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World Water Week · Sweden

Volunteer Assistant World Water Week 2026

Our volunteer assistants play a crucial role in making World Water Week an engaging and memorable event. They help the team with various tasks and get the opportunity to attend sessions, network with water professionals, and meet people from around the globe. 

Role & Benefits
As part of the World Water Week team, you will play a key role in making sure attendees feel welcome and connected. You will be the face of SIWI during the conference, and you will also have the opportunity to gain professional experience and learn from world-renowned experts.

  • 50% of your time will be dedicated to supporting the organization of World Water Week.

  • The other 50% will be free for you to network, attend sessions and social events. 

Role expectations

As an assistant, you are requested to be available each day during World Water Week from 23-27 August 2026, in addition to the orientation day on 22 August.
This role requires you to be on-site, at Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre in central Stockholm, Sweden.   

This is a volunteer position. For queries, contact: worldwaterweek@siwi.org

Your role will be to perform and assist with various tasks throughout the event. The main responsibilities are:   

  • Assisting speakers and presenters to set up their sessions   

  • Scanning delegate badges  

  • Helping participants to navigate the venue     

  • Welcoming guests     

  • Ensuring event registration    

  • Supporting with small scale logistical tasks   

  • Helping with communications and digital platforms   

  • Setting up closed meetings and mingle events  

You will be assigned a daily shift for the duration of the Week and you will be briefed in advance on your role. We will do our best to assign roles according to your strengths and interests, but we cannot guarantee that you will have the role you were hoping for.  

Additionally, as much as we try to plan, changes to the schedule will happen; you might need to cover for a colleague or support with an urgent task. We appreciate that you remain flexible with your time and available for last-minute requests and changes.

Benefits
In exchange for your commitment throughout the Week, you will receive: 

  • Free Full Access registration to World Water Week 2026

  • Public transport card valid for travelling within Stockholm (7-day card)

  • Daily lunch and coffee 

  • Access to sessions 

  • Access to social events throughout the week 

  • Networking and learning opportunities 

Good to know: If you participate as an assistant for two consecutive years, you will be granted a full week registration on your third year, so you can attend your next World Water Week as a participant for free.     

You are responsible for: 

  • Your own travel to and from Stockholm (including trips to and from the airport, if applicable)

  • Your own accommodation during the week

  • Meals outside of those provided at World Water Week 

  • Any other expenses 

Department
World Water Week
Locations
Sweden

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SIWI works globally to change how water is understood, valued and managed. As advocates and advisors, we show how improved water governance is key to a fairer, more prosperous, and resilient future.

World Water Week · Sweden

Volunteer Assistant World Water Week 2026

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