Ōtepoti Mohoao Wild Dunedin, NZ Festival of Nature showcases all that makes Ōtepoti Dunedin the wildlife capital of New Zealand.
NatureDome at Forsyth Barr Stadium is a vibrant, family-friendly event featuring live performances, food stalls, environmental exhibitors, and a lively craft market. It offers a fun and engaging atmosphere for people of all ages to connect with nature and the community.
Volunteers play a key role in bringing the event to life, with a variety of tasks available throughout the day. These include assisting with event set-up, supporting different activities and areas during the event, and helping with pack-down at the end. It’s a hands-on opportunity to be part of a dynamic event while contributing to a smooth and enjoyable experience for attendees and stallholders alike.
- Event Set-up: 7am-11am
- Entrance gate attendant 10:30am -12.30pm or 12.30-2.30 or 2.30-4pm
- Bouncy Castle support: 11am-1.30pm or 1.30-4pm
- Pack-down: 4pm-6pm
An induction and Health and Safety email will be sent out to volunteers and a full briefing given before your shift.
Requirements
- Friendly, approachable, and enthusiastic, helping to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for families and visitors of all ages.
- A positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed are key, as the event involves a variety of moving parts.
- Reliability, flexibility, and a proactive mindset.
- Comfortable working as part of a team, communicating clearly, and adapting to different tasks throughout the day.
- Reasonably fit and happy to be on their feet, as roles may include setting up spaces, assisting stallholders, guiding attendees, and helping with pack-down.
- Being organised and able to follow instructions is important, along with a basic level of problem-solving when supporting the public.
- Minimum age is typically 16 years or older (depending on event guidelines).
- No specific experience is required, making this a great opportunity for first-time volunteers.
- However, any previous experience in events, customer service, working with children, or manual tasks is beneficial but not essential.
Time commitment
Sunday 12th April 2026
- Event Set-up: 7am-11am
- Entrance gate attendant 10:30am-12.30pm or 12.30-2.30 or 2.30-4pm
- Bouncy Castle support: 11am-1.30pm or 1.30pm-4pm
- Pack-down: 4pm-6pm
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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