Trees at The Meteor – 9th-18th December 2026
Since 2007, Trees at The Meteor has been a well-loved family event, bringing together the community for two weeks of Christmastime celebration that sees thousands of people come through our doors. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our Event Team!
We have four fantastic volunteer roles you can apply for:
Ticketing Desk Volunteer:
- Greeting audiences as they arrive for the event
- Processing entry koha via eftpos and cash
- Collating data about entry numbers
- Handing out Trees brochures
- Handing out voting tokens
- Assisting with event capacities
Exhibition Volunteer:
- Communicating with audiences throughout the exhibition
- Helping directing people through the space
- Keeping an eye on the Trees and intervening if needed e.g. audiences are being rough with them
- Assisting if any Trees are damaged or impacted
- Assisting with any H&S incidents
- Instructing audience in voting process if needed
Cafe/Merch Volunteer:
- Pouring and handing out free hot chocolates
- Taking orders/ selling other drinks and food e.g. fizzy drinks, ice cream, etc
- Cleaning up and maintaining cafe space e.g. clearing tables, rubbish, etc
- Selling merch
Awkward Family Photos Volunteer:
- Taking photos of groups in costumes
- Helping people into costumes
- Ensuring audiences aren’t too rough with the costumes loaned to us as well as any furniture/ props available
- Managing a line of people and keeping it moving so people aren’t waiting too long
All of our volunteers are responsible for providing manaakitanga and excellent customer service for guests attending Trees at The Meteor, as well as other general front of house tasks (such as cleaning and health and safety) throughout the event. By working as a volunteer, you will gain valuable customer service experience working on a busy community event.
If this sounds like the perfect volunteer opportunity for you, please complete our Application Form and we’ll be in touch!

