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Challenge Wanaka Event Volunteer

Organisation:

Challenge Wanaka Sports Trust

Category:

Events

Hours:

Both/Flexible

Locations:

Wānaka

The Gallagher Insurance Challenge Wānaka is gearing up for an exciting festival with the main event taking place on Saturday 15th February. They are calling on wonderful individuals to join the amazing Southern Land volunteer crew and be a vital part of this inspiring event.

They have a diverse range of events to support, the festival kicks off on Thursday, 13th February with the Puzzling World Junior Challenge, on Friday the Intermediate Challenge plus Mitre 10 Secondary Schools, and Adaptive events take place. The main event, the Gallagher Insurance Challenge Wānaka Half takes place on Saturday at Pembroke Park.

Volunteer roles are as diverse as our events, spanning from motorbike marshals to safety kayakers to aid station helpers. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or it's your first time, there's a place for you. Volunteers are the heartbeat of this charitable trust, contributing to the event’s success. As a thank you, they offer food, drinks, and a fantastic thank-you party.

Volunteering provides an opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills and have lots of fun.

Requirements

A variety of roles means that people with different skills, interests and abilities can volunteer. There are roles suitable for:

  • Young people 14 years and older
  • Families or groups of friends
  • People with varied mobility and fitness

Variety of roles available:

  • registration
  • athlete bag packing
  • finish line assistant - handing out medals
  • handing out water at run and bike aid stations
  • directing people as race marshall

Time commitment

Volunteers are required during the week leading up to and on race day itself, which is on February 15th 2025.
Whether you have a couple of hours, an afternoon or a full day,

  • Tuesday: bag packing - can be done between 10am - 2pm
  • Friday: registration - can be down between 8am -1.30pm and 1.30pm - 5.00pm
  • Saturday: various 4 hr shifts available between 6.00am and 5.00pm
  • Saturday: volunteer thank you party 6.00pm

Getting started

The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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