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Event Traffic and Parking Assistance - Hamilton

Hamilton
Organisation:
Frankton Thunder Charitable Trust
Category:
Events
Date:
1 March 2026
Hours:
Evenings/Weekends

About Frankton Thunder / Kaupapa
Frankton Thunder is an annual automotive and community event held in Frankton, Hamilton. The event showcases classic and custom cars, motorcycles, military and special-interest vehicles, steampunk displays, live entertainment, food stalls, competitions such as Miss Frankton Thunder and Thunder Ink, and a charity toy run. It’s a free, family-friendly celebration designed to bring our community together — with all proceeds supporting charity.

The event spans Commerce Street and surrounding areas, with local businesses coming on board to welcome the crowds. Because of the size of our footprint and the road closures required, we rely on strong traffic management to keep everyone safe.

Role Purpose – Why This Volunteering Matters
This volunteer role is essential in helping the event run smoothly and safely by assisting with traffic flow, guiding vehicles, and supporting pedestrian movement. You’ll be one of the first people visitors encounter, helping them feel welcomed, safe, and supported from the moment they arrive.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist with directing vehicles entering the event area
  • Help manage traffic flow and parking zones
  • Guide pedestrians safely around movement and entry points
  • Follow instructions from team leaders and event coordinators
  • Maintain a friendly, calm, and helpful presence with the public
  • Support overall event safety and smooth operations.

Support, Benefits, and What You’ll Receive:

  • Full guidance, briefings, and on-the-ground support from our team leaders
  • Be part of a friendly, supportive volunteer crew
  • Enjoy a fun, high-energy community event atmosphere
  • Lunch provided 😊

There will be plenty of time after your shift to explore and enjoy the event yourself!

Impact of Your Volunteering
By volunteering, you help keep our community safe, ensure the event runs successfully, and directly contribute to supporting local charities. You’ll play a genuine part in creating a positive, welcoming experience for thousands of visitors — and help keep the spirit of Frankton Thunder alive.

Requirements:
  • Confident communicating with drivers and pedestrians.
  • Able to follow clear instructions and stay aware of their surroundings.
  • Feel comfortable working outdoors and on your feet for a few hours.
  • Ideal volunteers are friendly, calm, reliable, safety conscious, and happy working as part of a team under direction from event leaders.
Time commitment:
  • Sunday 1st March, 7:00am - 12:00pm (5 hours)

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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