Volunteers needed

Volunteers play an important part in making the World Press Photo exhibition happen – can you (or someone you know) help?

How you can help

There are several activities we need extra hands for. Volunteers are scheduled in shifts – sign up for as many or as few as you can manage. Feel free to involve friends or family members who would like to help.

No special skills are needed, just a great attitude and most importantly, we need you to be on time and reliable! (And of course you get to see the exhibition for free.)

The exhibition - 26 July to 24 August

A couple of people (doing half day shifts) will be on duty all day every day of the exhibition (26 July to 24 August inclusive). You would be welcoming and supervising visitors, and selling tickets at the door.

If you’re scheduled for an early shift, you would open up the doors and activate the ticket sale machine. On a late shift, you would close down the ticket machine, tidy the space and lock up.

The half-day shifts are:

Wed - Sat: 10.15am - 2.30pm or 2.30 - 6.45pm
Sun - Tues: 10.15am - 2.15pm or 2.15 - 6.15pm

Evening events - 24 and 25 July

We will be hosting two events:

Thursday 24 July, 5.30-8.30pm: Ticketed panel discussion and exhibition viewing.
Friday 25 July, 5.30-8.30pm: VIP opening event for Club members and their partners.

Activities include event set up, supervising guests at the exhibition, manning the bar, assisting guests to find their way through the building, and tidying up.

Exhibition set up and pack down

A few people to help transport items to and from the venue, set up and pack down as needed.

You may be wondering about…

Getting there: The venue is a short walk from the Britomart train station and the downtown buses. There are a few parking buildings nearby if you prefer to drive.
Payment and expenses: As the exhibition is a charity fundraiser, you would be helping on a purely volunteer basis, and covering your own expenses.
Briefing: Yes, closer to the time there will be more info and a proper briefing for all our volunteers! Also keep an eye on your emails for important information.
Accessibility: The exhibition is on street level and is fully accessible.
Emergencies: If you can no longer attend your shift, we only ask that you let us know as soon as possible beforehand so we can try to find someone to cover your shift. You will be provided with details on how to do this.
Teens/young adults: If you know a confident teen/young adult who would like to volunteer at the exhibition, we think anyone 16+ should be fine with at least one adult also on duty. It’s a great opportunity for young people to gain work experience or complete volunteer hours.
Your availability: If you’re not yet sure whether you can commit as a volunteer, that’s OK. We’ll be signing up volunteers until all the shifts are covered so come back later when your plans are clearer.

Can’t volunteer but would like to support in another way?

Tickets to the exhibition can be purchased online at Eventfinda and at the door (we accept cash, credit card and EFTPOS).

If the Panel Discussion event has caught your eye, you can buy tickets here.

If you’d like to make a donation to the youth and disability charities we’re supporting this year, we’d be grateful.

Interested in a paid position?

We also have a paid supervisor role available.

As the exhibition is open seven days a week for four weeks, this would best work as a job share between two people. It would suit someone not currently committed to other employment, and would involve co-ordinating volunteers, supervising opening and lock up, responsibility for the eftpos machines, and general day to day management of the exhibition staffing. Email rotaryauckland@gmail.com for more information.

Got a question?

Email us on rotaryauckland@gmail.com. Remember to include a phone number if you’d prefer us to call you back.