Trailwalker volunteers sought
Since 2006, people from all walks of life have challenged themselves to New Zealand’s largest team endurance event, raising more than $14 million towards fighting the injustice of poverty in the Pacific. From providing clean water and sanitation in Papua New Guinea to supporting farmers to increase their incomes to provide for their families, we walk alongside those who need it the most. Oxfam’s mission is to tackle the root causes of poverty and create lasting solutions and the purpose is to help raise money for people across the globe in vulnerable situations and are very grateful for the energy, time and support that volunteers give to make the event possible.
Last year was the first year the Oxfam Trailwalk was held in Taranaki and the organisers were so impressed with our beautiful region that they have chosen to keep it here for another year. Oxfam Trailwalker 2022 (March 26-27) is the ultimate team challenge event that changes lives one step at a time. They simply could not run without the help of awesome volunteers.
By volunteering at Oxfam Trailwalker, your contribution helps raise funds for Oxfam programmes that keep girls in school, improve water and sanitation and create a just and sustainable world, now and for future generations.
If you’re not ready to walk 50km or 100km, volunteering is an excellent way to be a part of Oxfam Trailwalker and help their mission to end the injustice of poverty. You will be making a difference, helping out at Oxfam Aotearoa’s biggest fundraising event, supporting more than 1200 participants to reach the finish line. At the same time, you’ll meet new people, enjoy the beauty of Taranaki and be part of the team behind this huge outdoor event.
We are looking to fill a range of positions during the event weekend March25-27.
Key roles are Registration Support; Courier; Trail Marshal; Finish Line Chute Crew; Finish Line Team Caller; Finish Line MC Assistant.
In return, you will receive an Oxfam Trailwalker Volunteer gift pack, a volunteer certificate and the amazing and inspiring experience of being part of the largest team challenge in New Zealand.
If putting a smile on others’ faces, spending a day outdoors and helping at an event with a purpose sounds like you, then sign up to be an Oxfam Trailwalker Volunteer today.
You choose what you would like to do, and for how long. Have any questions? Please contact Wendy at Volunteering New Plymouth on (06) 7588-986, 022 571 4228 or email admin@volunteeringnewplymouth. nz so she can answer them or register your interest to help. UPDATE:
Roses are red, and New Zealand is too, so here’s a volunteers update for you.
With New Zealand being in the Covid red setting, you might be asking if the Oxfam Trailwalker event will be going ahead.
The answer is yes. We are still working under the assumption that a physical, in-person Oxfam
Trailwalker will be taking place in Taranaki next month.