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Bike Wanaka Event Volunteers

Organisation:

Bike Wanaka

Category:

Sports

Hours:

Evenings/Weekends

Locations:

Wānaka, Hāwea

Bike Wanaka is a charitable organization at the heart of biking in Wanaka. They represent a wide variety of bikers and work to engage the community through events and group rides, build and maintain trails, enjoying recreation and connection with the beautiful local environment.

They are looking for volunteers to assist with the running of our community bike events. Joining the volunteer team is a great way to give back and connect with other people in the local bike community.

What the role may entail:

  • Setting up courses
  • Marshalling / registering competitors
  • Being positioned throughout a course to assist and update
  • Using a radios or phone to communicate with team
  • Taking photos or video
  • Tasks will be adapted depending on skills and abilities
  • Hi-vis uniform and sunscreen is provided for all volunteers

What are the benefits of the role?

  • Being part of creating super fun events for the community!
  • Connect with like-minded people
  • Work alongside Bike Wanaka committee who can update you on all things bike related

Training/Skills Gained

  • Training and orientation provided for all tasks
  • Gain events management experience

Requirements

  • Some roles may require standing for 2-3 hrs at a time
  • Locations for volunteering are varied- accessible by biking, on foot, or by wheelchair - you will be matched with a role that suits you best
  • Energy and enthusiasm for biking and community events
  • Team player and ability to collaborate with others
  • Some roles may be suitable for young volunteers 16 years and older

Time commitment

Opportunities to volunteer vary and depend on events so they could be:

  • once a month OR
  • one off 2-5 hours after work OR
  • on the weekend
    Please indicate your availability and preference in your application below.

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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