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Where would we be without our wonderful volunteers?

NZ Sculpture OnShore relies on a large team of dedicated, enthusiastic and talented volunteers. While some work behind the scenes, most are the public face of the event; providing information, sharing their experience of the artworks and helping make visitors experience the 'great day out' that so many people tell us they enjoy.

In 2023 over 400 people gave up their time to help make the exhibition a success. Being a volunteer is a fun, sociable activity; a chance to meet new people and work with old friends. Your volunteering supports a wonderful cause which changes the lives of vulnerable women and children, Women’s Refuge New Zealand.

You might like to volunteer as a group with friends and share the same rostered shifts. 
Or are you a company that would like your staff to get involved with community service days? We would love to have you on board! 

What would suit your skills best?

We have four types of volunteer roles:

Visitor Guides
You will be allocated an area of the exhibition to supervise.
Your role is to direct visitors and supervise the sculptures. 
Two shifts each day: 10am - 1.30pm and 1.30pm - 5pm

Tour Guides
You will guide groups of visitors around the exhibition.
There are x2 tours every day for the duration of the exhibition.
No experience is needed and all information on the works will be provided. 
Two tours each day: 11am & 2pm

Ticket Office 
You will scan pre-purchased tickets and sell tickets and catalogues to visitors on entry to the exhibition. This role requires volunteers to be computer literate.
Two shifts each day: 10am – 1.30pm and 1.30pm – 5pm

Schools Guide 
You will assist the Schools Coordinator welcoming schools to the exhibition, handing out safety instructions and assisting school groups where needed. 
Two shifts each weekday: 9.30am – 12pm and 11.30pm – 2pm

First Aid
You will need to hold a current first aid certificate, nursing qualification or similar, and will need to be able to use a defibrillator.
You must be familiar with how to deal with dehydration, heat stroke and similar illnesses that can occur during an outdoor event.
Two shifts each day: 10am – 1.30pm and 1.30pm - 5pm

Before the event, volunteers are invited to attend an information evening on Tuesday 28 October at 6pm at The Officers Mess, Fort Takapuna.

If you would like to volunteer at the event, please click the link below:

NZSOS Volunteer Sign-up Form

If you'd like to get in touch with us, please email us:
volunteer@nzsculptureonshore.co.nz

Thanks!
The Volunteer Team

Our address: 170 Vauxhall Road, Narrow Neck, Devonport, Auckland 0624