CPF 2025 VÆKST Center, Refshaleøen

Become a Volunteer at Copenhagen Photo Festival 2025

This year, Copenhagen Photo Festival’s former festival center at Refshaleøen will be transformed into our new VÆKST Center – an area dedicated to innovation, creativity and emerging photographic artists who are making their way into the world of photography. This transformation is part of the festival’s expansion, as our new festival center moves into the heart of Copenhagen – specifically The Royal Danish Theatre’s Old Stage.

As a volunteer, you’ll play an important role in shaping the experience we create for our visitors. You’ll be part of the uplifting, creative, and inspiring space we aim to build, and you’ll be involved when we exhibit works from our selected FUTURES 2025 talents, Nordic talents, and a range of photography schools from across the Nordic region. The VÆKST Center will also serve as the setting for a selection of creative and innovative performances, events, and installations by selected artists and performers inspired by photography and its world.

This year, the festival takes place at three different locations, each with its own unique character and atmosphere. This location – the VÆKST Center – is the festival’s hub for everything new and ‘up and coming’. You can read more about the other locations in their respective event descriptions on the portal.

Festival Center at The Royal Danish Theatre: https://portal.kulturensfrivillige.dk/event/cpf-2025-lilq

Workshops and events at Lille Mølle: https://portal.kulturensfrivillige.dk/event/lille-molle-workshops-and-events-dspo

As a volunteer at our VÆKST Center, your tasks may include:

• Production assistant (setting up and taking down exhibitions and festival decor)
• Host at the info point, bar, and merchandise stand
• Exhibition and event host in the unique surroundings of Refshaleøen

Why become a volunteer at CPF?

Copenhagen Photo Festival is looking for creative, open-  and community-minded volunteers who want to be part of a passionate, international team of photography lovers – and help create an amazing festival experience for everyone.

We value our volunteers highly. Without you, the festival wouldn’t be the same!

As a volunteer, you’ll gain a unique experience, the chance to meet new people within the photography and art world, and become part of an international network of dedicated cultural enthusiasts. We work hard to create a volunteer environment where community and good experiences are at the core.

As a thank-you for your contribution, you’ll receive:

• Meals and drinks during all your shifts

If you take 3 or more shifts, you’ll also get:

• Free admission to all festival days, so you can enjoy the experience even when you're not on duty
• A goodie bag filled with special gifts and offers from selected sponsors focusing on photography, art, culture, and events

We look forward to welcoming you – and experiencing the Copenhagen Photo Festival together with you!