Event Crew Volunteer - Unisport Nationals Athletics

The 2024 UniSport Nationals Athletics Championships will be held at the Gold Coast Performance  Centre, Runaway Bay at the Gold Coast from 24-26 April 2024.

The event would not be possible without our dedicated and generous team of volunteers. This is a  great opportunity to get involved in a UniSport event in your local community.

If you would like to be part of a volunteer team that helps us create a great experience for competitors and spectators in 2024, you can register your interest today!

Volunteer Roles Available:

Event Crew

• Assist with venue set up and/or pack down including courts, signage, shade, water, sporting equipment, accreditation stations and competition management
• Support Event Managers with daily operational tasks at venue such as venue liaison, catering, water refills and general competition management 
• Assisting in tracking sport equipment each day
• Support competition managers to undertake sport specific tasks 
• Assisting with scoring and timekeeping duties and online results entry where required
• Assist with merchandise sales and sponsors activations
• (Some tasks may require physical labour including lifting)

Special Events

• Assist with medal presentations and ceremonies including:
• Sorting and preparing medals
• Carrying medal trays and at time presenting medals
• Coordinating participants and relevant staff

We are looking for someone who has:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Enthusiastic and motivated approach
• Well-developed customer service and problem-solving skills
• Exercise judgement and work without supervision
• Be an unbiased non-competitor at the event
• Uphold UniSport policies and guidelines

Volunteer Recognition & Benefits

• The experience of volunteering at an amazing event
• Training including orientation, role specific training and associated training resources 
• Catering – complimentary meals and refreshments 
• Official volunteer uniform and accreditation 
• Free parking
• Behind-the-scenes experiences at event 
• Access to Event special events including the Opening and Anzac Day ceremonies
• Volunteer certificate
• Reference letter as require