Become a volunteer- International Wheelchair rugby returns to New Zealand

Volunteers Wanted - World Wheelchair Rugby Paralympic Qualification Tournament

We are looking for volunteers to help for some or all of the tournament (16 March – 25 March) in Wellington, and also volunteers in Auckland and/or Christchurch when the teams arrive and depart NZ, and we're hoping you are willing to circulate our call for volunteers through your network.

Are you interested in being a volunteer for this tournament?

The tournament will be held at NZCIS - NZ Campus of Innovation and Sport in Trentham, Upper Hutt in March, and will give Kiwis the chance to support the Wheel Blacks in their bid to qualify. NZCIS has the most accessible accommodation and high performance facilities in New Zealand and is an ideal venue for this tournament.

Volunteers Wanted

If you are interested, please complete the registration form telling us what skills you have (e.g., you have a full NZ Drivers License and are comfortable driving a van) and what your availability is.

The Teams and Technical Officials arrive 16-17 March, the next few days are team trainings and the competition starts 20 March with the finals on 24 March. Teams and Technical Officials depart 25 March.

We are also looking for volunteers in Auckland and Christchurch to be our first point of contact who can meet and greet the teams as they arrive in the country.

What do volunteers receive?

Firstly, an amazing opportunity to be part of a global event and the first international Para sport and wheelchair rugby event in New Zealand for many years.

- We will provide you with a uniform to wear and keep as a souvenir.

- Access to athletes who will be competing at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

- Opportunity to meet other volunteers, technical officials, and team staff from other countries.

If you are at the NZCIS:

- Lunch and dinners will be provided on the days you are working.

- Free public transport to/from your home/accommodation to NZCIS.

If you are a resident of Auckland or Christchurch and can’t come to Wellington but you’re still keen to volunteer, we are looking for volunteers to assist teams when they arrive/depart NZ.

- We will provide you with a uniform to wear and keep as a souvenir.

- Public transport voucher to help you get to/from your home to the airport.

- Meal voucher while you are working.

For more information on the tournament and how to register as a volunteer please visit our website www.wwrpqt2024.com

Paralympics New Zealand

High Performance Sport New Zealand

Sport New Zealand

Nuku Ora - an active Wellington region

ACC New Zealand

Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People

NZ Spinal Trust

Burwood Hospital