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join the volunteer crew

Volunteers

🙌 Keen to get involved but not keen to run? We’ve got you.
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Our events wouldn’t be possible without the awesome energy of our volunteers - and we’d love to have you on the team!

No experience? No worries. If you’ve got a smile and a can-do attitude, you're in. Whether you're helping with bib collection, installing signage, refilling water stations, cheering at the finish line, or guiding participants on course, you'll be supported by a team leader and given a full briefing so you feel confident and ready to go.

Got skills like first aid, retail, traffic management or social media? Let us know - we’ll do our best to match you to a role where you can shine.

You can sign up as an individual or rally your whānau, workplace, or community group and volunteer together.

It’s a fun, feel-good day out - and you’ll be part of something pretty special.

Community groups
If your community group, sports club or charity is looking for fundraising opportunities, please get in touch at roundthebays@stuff.co.nz.

Please be aware that due to health and safety, all volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.

Why volunteer at Round the Bays

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Feel good event

Have fun with friends, soak up the fun atmosphere, and enjoy the friendly smiles from participants.

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Help the local community

Volunteers make this event happen, allowing thousands of people to get out and get moving, improving their physical and mental well being.

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Learn new skills

From pre-event organisation to on the day, no volunteer job is the same. Extend your experience and learn new skills at Southern Cross Round the Bays.

Which event do you want to volunteer at?

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Wellington

8.4km and 21km event
Volunteer
Sunday 15 February
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Christchurch

8.4km event
Volunteer
Sunday 22 February  
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Auckland

8.4km event
Volunteer
Sunday 8 March 
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