The annual Pride March and Party is the highpoint of Pride Month. In 2024 we are partnering with Rainbow Youth to lead the March, centring rangatahi and their voices in this event. This will be followed by the Pride block party in Takutai Square!

In order to make this massive event happen we need YOUR help. We are seeking volunteers to hold certain areas of the March & Party.

RainbowYOUTH - Dress with Pride: Are you keen to help rangatahi get ready for the March? Sign making, fashion, makeup, space holding your thing? If you’re keen on helping young people get ready for the march, this space is for you! You’ll be based at Aotea Centre for 4 hours. You’ll also be great helping hands for the RainbowYOUTH staff to help them either pack in or out of Aotea Centre.

Bus Marshall - North Shore: We’re looking for two people who are based on the North Shore (Smales Farm & Akoranga Bus stations) to help our attendees get on the bus safely! We need you to make sure the bus is at a safe capacity and once you’ve arrived into the City, you’ll be guiding those people to Aotea Square. You get a free ride to and from the event and will be needed only for the bus rides! Times are 12:30pm on the North Shore into the City & then 8:30pm down by Takutai Square, back to the North Shore. In total, this role requires 4 hours of your time.

Bus Marshall - West Auckland: We’re looking for two people who are based in West Auckland (Henderson & New Lynn Bus stations) to help our attendees get on the bus safely! We need you to make sure the bus is at a safe capacity and once you’ve arrived into the City, you’ll be guiding those people to Aotea Square. You get a free ride to and from the event and will be needed only for the bus rides! Times are 12:30pm West Auckland into the City & then 8:30pm down by Takutai Square, back to West Auckland. In total, this role requires 4 hours of your time.

Aotea Square Marshall - We’re looking for ten darlings to hold space around Aotea Square! People might ask you where the March is, where the rubbish bins are, the nearest toilets and we need you to be able to direct them in the right place! With theLunar New Year event happening at the same time in the square, you’ll be able to let them know what activities are happening and that we’re sharing space together! You could also be handing out sunblock, earplugs and masks to those who need them! This volunteer role requires at least 4 hours of your time.

In front of the March - In your cute hi-vis, you’ll be walking alongside RainbowYOUTH rangatahi and all our people with accessibility needs at the front of the march and making sure the foot traffic and direction is going smoothly. Experienced people would be ideal but if you’re good at chatting to people and walking at the same time, this is ideal for you! This volunteer role requires at least 4 hours of your time.

Behind the March- In your cute hi-vis, you’ll be right behind the march, helping Clean Event pick up rubbish and making sure foot traffic and direction is going smoothly. Experienced people would be ideal but if you’re good at chatting to people, keeping our streets clean and walking at the same time, this is the moment for you! This volunteer role requires at least 4 hours of your time.

Stops/Intersections throughout the March - In your cute hi-vis, you’ll be placed down Queen Street with sunblock in hand to give out to people who might need it as they’re marching! You’ll be looking out for anyone that might need some attention, guiding them to a quiet place (we’ll let you know where these are) and offering guidance if needed. This volunteer role requires at least 4 hours of your time.

At the Party - Filled with activations & water stations, we need 10 people who are keen to keep the people hydrated and activating our street art activation! If you’re into art and/or serving people, this moment is for you! We’re looking at you being needed for the duration of the party which is from 4:30pm - 10pm.

REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER HERE

Thank you so much for your help.

We couldn't make this happen without you.

Let’s do this together.