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 with the Saturday event.
The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for managing and populating the volunteer roster each week, which can be done during the week or at the event on Saturday. This includes:
This role is often held by the same person for several weeks to maintain continuity, but it can also be shared across more than one volunteer.
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.
During the event on Saturday mornings from 7:30am in summer or 8:30am in winter for 1.5-2 hours. Potential for 1-2 hours during the week at volunteer’s discretion and availability.
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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