Volunteers wanted for 2016 Diwali Festival and other Auckland events

The search is on for people keen to get involved in the 2016 Auckland Diwali Festival and other exciting events happening in Auckland.

Volunteers are an important part of events delivered and sponsored by Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED), which invests in events on behalf of Auckland Council.

Volunteers helping out with the Auckland Lantern and Diwali festivals, Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival, the ITM Auckland Supersprint (Supercars) fan events and Downer NRL Auckland Nines fan events.

“We’re really proud of our events volunteers,” says ATEED Head of Major Events Charmaine Ngarimu. “People from all walks of life, including a lot of international students, generously give their time and enthusiasm to help make Auckland a great place to live, work, study and visit.”

The volunteer time commitment is flexbile. Some volunteers might work one four-hour shift during an event, while others might work multiple shifts every day of the event, as their time allows.

Roles can include being festival ambassadors, providing event information, assisting with workshops, and managing lost children tents.

Volunteers receive snacks, meals or meal vouchers (depending on the length of their shifts) and a certificate of participation. A t-shirt is provided for some events.

“We want to get the word out to anyone who wants to be part of making these great Auckland events a success, because our volunteers are integral to making these events special and given them a unique Auckland flavour,” says Charmaine Ngarimu.

If you want to get involved, or have friends, family or colleagues (16 years old and over) that might be interested, more information is available at www.aucklandnz.com.

Would-be volunteers can register with volunteernet.org.nz, with Auckland Diwali Festival volunteer registrations now open on VolunteerNet until August 15.

“Volunteering for these events is a great way to be at the heart of what’s going on in Auckland – you really get to feel the buzz of the city – be at the centre of action, meet new people, and see a new side to these events and Auckland,” says Charmaine Ngarimu.

“If you’re enthusiastic and passionate about exciting events and everything Auckland, we want to hear from you.”

Another opportunity to volunteer is at the World Masters Games 2017, happening in Auckland in April 2017. For more information, go to www.worldmastersgames2017.co.nz/

notes:

• People keen to volunteer need to register at volunteernet.org.nz.

• VolunteerNet is a website operated by the New Zealand Association of Events Professionals, of which ATEED is a member. By registering at VolunteerNet, you will receive notifications about our events when they are listed, with the opportunity to apply for specific positions and view the position descriptions.

• Everyone keen to take part needs to complete an online application, which includes submitting information for a Ministry of Justice check, and reading and accepting the ATEED volunteers policy.

• This online application is for volunteers at the following Auckland events only – Auckland Diwali Festival (15 – 16 October 2016), ITM Auckland Supersprint V8 Supercars fan events (November 2016), Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival (TBC January/February 2017), Downer NRL Auckland Nines (TBC January/February 2017) and Auckland Lantern Festival (9 – 12 February 2017).

• Volunteering for any other event is handled by event promoters. Information about other events happening and how to volunteer for them is also available atwww.volunteernet.org.nz

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