parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. These events take place in pleasant parkland surroundings, and they encourage people of every ability to take part; from those taking their first steps in running to Olympians; from juniors to those with more experience; they welcome you all.
parkrun started in 2004 in London with a group of friends, and it has grown to over 2,500 events across 23 countries with more than 12 million registered participants! parkrun Queenstown started in June 2018 and takes place every Saturday morning at 8am in summer (during daylight savings hours) and 9am in winter, starting and finishing in the picturesque Queenstown Gardens, followed by a post-event coffee at Yonder.
10-14 volunteers are needed each week to assist on run day with all or some of the following tasks:
Event volunteers will work alongside the Run Directors to deliver an efficient, safe and fun event each week. They will learn about the global culture of parkrun and how to coordinate the event – over time there may be an opportunity to take on a Run Director role, and volunteers will learn skills applicable to other community-based events.
This is a great opportunity to be involved in an event that brings together everyone from beginners to experts and creates a community around running and wellness, and enjoy a beautiful local green space and fresh air on a Saturday morning - a fantastic way to kickstart the weekend!
Volunteers are sought after, who have:
If you have skills that you wish to share and some energy and enthusiasm, they would love to hear from you.
Saturday mornings from 7:30am in summer or 8:30am in winter for 1.5-2 hours with the option to choose to be on the roster for any particular week.
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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