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Volunteer

Join the
Team

Every parade, every gate and every grid of parked Masseys runs on Volunteers. Give the weekend a hand and see the show from the inside.

A family crowd walking among the machinery
Team Muster Grid A1
The Pitch

Why Put Your
Hand Up

Three days, thousands of visitors, a world record attempt: none of it happens without a Team.

We don't want you only Volunteering your time. We want you to be our ambassador: for the event, and for the great Central Otago area. We want everyone who attends to have an awesome time, and the difference between other events and this one? You.

We want you there each day with a wide smile and cheerful, helpful conversation, the human connection between the event and the people who choose to attend. Because they do have a choice, and you can make all the difference to how they feel on the day. Will you join our Team?

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The Roles

Pick Your
Post

From the pre-event working bees to the last trailer out the gate, there's a job for every pair of hands. Ten Teams, each with its own job description. Tell us what interests you:

Welcome Team

Ambassadors of the show. Greet every visitor, hand out event information and help the crowd flow at the entrances. We want our Volunteers to be seen.

Gate Entry Team

Check tickets and wristbands, answer entry queries and keep the front gate moving, from early arrivals to the afternoon rush.

Admissions Team

Welcome exhibitors, check in approved machine entries, hand out display kits and keep the records straight as the field fills up.

Carpark & Traffic Flow Team

Direct vehicles in, keep the parking grid tight and manage the flow to and from the paddock. High-vis on, a great one for clubs.

Display Team

The working-bee crew: signage, fencing, barriers, marquees and tables before the gates open, then packed away safely after.

Steam Team

Out among the machinery and vehicle displays. Liaise with owners and drivers, watch the barriers and help keep the crowd safe during the Grand Parade.

Vendor Support Team

Help vendors and exhibitors find their sites, then keep an eye on the vendor areas for tidiness and safe practice through the weekend.

i-SITE & Merchandise Team

Answer questions, point people the right way and sell the official merch. POS and cash handling, and a tidy, safe stall.

Hospitality Team

Look after the people looking after the show: prepare and deliver refreshments to Volunteers on site and keep the water topped up.

Maintenance Team

Keep the grounds safe and tidy: bins, recycling stations, public areas and the toilet and shower blocks, so the site looks as good on Sunday as it did on Friday.

We will do our best to accommodate your interests, but we hope you'll be open to helping out wherever you are placed. This can be discussed when the Volunteer Coordinator rings you.

The Deal

What We Offer
in Return

  • Regular support and updates through the Volunteer-only Facebook page.
  • A Volunteer uniform to wear on the day (likely hi-vis), so you're easy to spot.
  • An invitation to a group function before the event, where you can meet the rest of the Team, listen to the health and safety plan and other important procedural items. If you cannot attend in person you will be provided with a link to watch the presentation online. Everyone must complete this section of the Volunteer Programme.
  • Free refreshments on the day (non-alcoholic) to keep you going.
  • One free pass to all three days, so you can enjoy the event when you're not on duty.
  • The Sunday night get-together. Music, food trucks and awards, for participants and Volunteers only.
  • On-site camping. The camping area is reserved for registered participants, stallholders and Volunteers: self-contained vehicles, booked in advance.
  • A superb Team of people to work alongside.
How It Works

Three Steps to
the Team

01

Sign Up

Fill in the Volunteer form: your details, your availability and the roles that interest you. About two minutes.

02

We Talk

The Volunteer Coordinator has a chat with every applicant, then comes back to you with your role and roster as the event takes shape. No lock-in until you confirm.

03

Muster

Turn up over Easter weekend (or the setup days before), get your briefing, and help make the show happen. All details are shared with you before the event.

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Questions? Email volunteer@tracksandwheels.co.nz

The Ground Rules

Code of Conduct

Volunteering here is a job you can be proud of, and a few rules keep everyone safe and the show looking sharp:

  • No alcohol or drugs while you are rostered on duty.
  • Wear your Volunteer hi-vis as instructed and keep it clean. No branded clothing or hats while on duty.
  • Closed-toe footwear is a must. No crocs or sandals.
  • Can't make a shift? Your role matters, so tell the Volunteer Coordinator immediately and we'll find a replacement.
  • Enjoy the event, but remember you're there to do a job as part of a Team.

Bringing the
Whole Club?

Clubs and community groups can take on a job as a Team: a parking grid, a gate, a working bee. Tell us who you are and how many hands you've got.

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