Organisation

Park Run Dunedin

Purpose

To support the smooth running of parkrun events by contributing to a welcoming, inclusive, and well-organised experience for participants. Volunteers play a vital role in creating a safe and enjoyable environment while building community connections.

Description

As a parkrun volunteer, you’ll be part of a friendly team helping to deliver a weekly event that promotes health, wellbeing, and social connection. Roles vary from setup and marshalling to barcode scanning and tail walking — many can be done alongside walking or running the course.

Tasks may include:

• Setting up or packing down the course

• Welcoming and guiding participants

• Scanning barcodes or timing finishers

• Marshaling key points on the route

• Supporting accessibility roles (e.g. VI Guide)

• Helping with results or communications

Volunteering is flexible, fun, and supported, you’ll always be part of a team and can choose roles that suit your comfort level and interests.

Requirements

What's provided (to you) on the day

• No prior experience needed

• All ages welcome (under 18s must be near a supervising adult)

• Families, friends, and dogs (on short leads) are welcome

• Smartphone required for some roles (e.g. barcode scanning)

• High-vis vest provided on the day

Time commitment

• Events run Saturday mornings at 8am

• Most roles take 30–90 minutes, depending on the task

• No minimum commitment — volunteer once or regularly

• Option to stay for a post-event coffee with the team!

How to apply

Email contact dunedin@parkrun.com and Register via this link in english, or this link in Japanese

Please copy (CC) volunteer@otago.ac.nz into your application email. Also, we have a great email template and helpful tips on making an effective application here: https://www.unicrewotago.org/aboutpriceless