Volunteers

Putting on events such as the Motatapu would be impossible without the help and support of volunteers. We have always been extremely lucky to have fantastic, enthusiastic, and hard working volunteers at our event. We know what a long and tiring day it can be helping out, and we appreciate our volunteers for giving up their time to help. We would like to say a big THANK YOU to all of our volunteers!

If you would like to become a volunteer of the Motatapu, we would love to hear from you. With over 3000 competitors we need more volunteers than ever, so please get involved!

What could you be doing?

Aid Station and Check Point Volunteers

We have four Aid Stations and three Check Points on course to provide support to competitors. Two of the Aid Stations and two of the Check Point crews have to camp over night before race day. These are in remote locations and once you are there you cannot leave until the last competitor has passed through.

This is a great way to see the country side if you don’t want to compete and there is a great feeling of satisfaction helping all the competitors as they traverse the course. The competitors really appreciate all the on course support from the crews on course, as you are there only support out there!

Marshalls

We need marshals everywhere! Glendhu Bay, along the Arrow River and Butlers Green, Arrowtown. You need to be confident and stick to your guns when people try and do what they are not meant to!

Information tents

We need volunteers to man the information tents (Glendhu Bay & Butlers Green, Arrowtown). You will be given information to be able to answer general questions and help direct competitors and supporters.

Transponder allocation & collection

We need people to allocate transponders at Glendhu Bay and also collect the transponders from competitors at Butlers Green finish line.

Rubbish collection

We need people to help collect rubbish at the start line (Glendhu Bay) after competitors have left and at the finish line (Butlers Green, Arrowtown).

Runners

We need people to top up water containers at the finish line to make sure there is plenty of water available for competitors. We also need people to help out at the finish line with various duties, helping the timing crew, helping with prize giving to name a few.

Set up crew

We need people the day before race day (Thursday 11 March) at Glendhu Bay and Butlers Green, Arrowtown to help set up the Start and finish line areas. This will involve some heavy lifting.

Pack down crew

We need people to help pack down the start and finish line areas.

What we ask from you:

• Attend a registration evening approximately one week before the event. Come along, receive your information pack, meet other volunteers and enjoy a beer and bite to eat. At the meeting we will ensure each volunteer is well briefed and suitably equipped with knowledge of their role and any health and safety requirements. If you can't attend the briefing you will be sent all the required information.
• Be available for at least one day during the Motatapu event week. We need lots of hands on deck for event day - Saturday 12th, or Sunday 13th March if use of the reserve day is required - but we also need spare hands for setting up the event on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday set up and pulling down the event on Sunday (or Monday if the reserve day is used).

What all our volunteers receive:

We are currently reviewing the volunteers package, details will be posted here once confirmed.

• Icebreaker top (branded Motatapu)
• Packed Lunch
• The official Motatapu magazine which includes some great specials from our sponsors
• A well deserved Speight's Summit Golden Lager

Sounds fun! How do I sign up?

To get involved please complete a volunteer application form.  This will be available soon, otherwise please feel free to contact us at info@iconicadventures.co.nz.