Volunteer opportunities
Oxfam Trailwalker is a huge logistical exercise. We could not run the event without our volunteers. 700 volunteers are required in many different roles over the entire event.
Contact the Events Team today or call 02 8204 3900, or download the registration form now (doc, 72KB).
Oxfam Trailwalker is a community event which brings people together from all walks of life. Volunteering is a fantastic way to meet people, bond with colleagues or friends, have fun, share in the excitement of Oxfam's biggest fundraising event and, most importantly, make a difference.
During the event volunteers will work in over 40 different roles, some of these include:
Checkpoint Coordinator. Manage checkpoint operations and staff. Must have previous experience.
Assistant Checkpoint Coordinator. Act as second-in-charge at a checkpoint and work closely with the Checkpoint Coordinator.
Information Officer. Provide assistance and information at the checkpoints to Support Crews on the whereabouts of their team.
Communications Officer. Ensure effective communication occurs between the Control Centre and the checkpoints.
Check In/Out Operator. Operate the computer system at the checkpoints to check in and check out participating teams.
Food and Beverage Coordinator. Maintain food and beverages at checkpoints for participants and volunteers.
Checkpoint Support. Assist & support all the general checkpoint duties.
Trail Marshal. Give directions and information to participants out on the trail. Encourage and cheer teams on as they pass. Work in pairs - great to do with a friend.
Event Runner and assistant. Be on-call at the Control Centre to jump into a van and deliver or pick up gear and supplies to and from the checkpoints. Work in pairs - great to do with a friend. Drivers must be over 25.
Catering van driver and assistant. Conduct a run up the checkpoint line delivering meals to the volunteers. Work in pairs - great to do with a friend. Drivers must be over 25.
Truck Driver and assistant. Get behind the wheel of a 3 tonne truck to deliver equipment to and from the checkpoints. Work in pairs - great to do with a friend. Drivers must be over 25.
Podiatrist. 100km makes for tired feet...podiatrists make for happy Trailwalkers!
Massage Therapist. Provide some much appreciated healing hands to keep the walkers on the trail.
Physiotherapist. Strap and soothe the weary Trailwalkers to keep them on track.
Photographer. Capture the Trailwalker event for the world to see. Take photos of participants, support crews, the volunteers, the checkpoints and the trail.
IT Support. Use your know how to keep the event online and help out with any IT related jobs.
Parking Coordinator or Marshal. Direct staff, support crew and spectator cars to appropriate areas at checkpoints.
Trail marker - (generally teams of 3). Hit sections of the trail and place trail markings just before the event. Committed and fit people required!
Sweep Team - (generally teams of 3). Follow the last team on the trail, ensure walkers are safely clear of each section and clear the trail of all trail markings.
Certificate Presenter. The person all Trailwalker's are happy to see! Hand out certificates and congratulate the participants as they cross the finish line.
Leaflet Dropper. Take a pre-event stroll and drop leaflets informing residents about the upcoming event to houses in and around a checkpoint area.
Green Team. Help us make TRAILWALKER as GREEN as our logo.
