The Challenge Wanaka Sports Trust is investing in training for up to 40 volunteers who help out at next year’s Challenge Wanaka Triathlon Festival that runs from 15-21 January 2012.
The Trust is providing free first aid and traffic management training for individuals and groups who would like to learn new skills that they can apply to both Challenge Wanaka and also other events in the region.
Challenge Wanaka race director, Victoria Murray-Orr, said the investment will result in a valuable legacy for the region. “This training will allow groups to gain valuable skills which they can then transfer to other events in the region and further enhancing their fund raising abilities. It’s also a great opportunity for individuals to learn new skills and then apply them at an exciting international sports event.”
Challenge Wanaka involves over 650 volunteers each year and as part of its volunteer programme makes a charitable donation to a number of organisations, including the Upper Clutha Children’s Medical Trust and Rotary.
The courses available to those keen to volunteer and learn new skills are Traffic Controller (NZTA Transit Level 1) on Saturday 3 December and Workplace First Aid on Saturday 10 December, both in Wanaka. The Challenge Wanaka Sports Trust will cover all course costs, including the registration fee for the Traffic Controller course.
For information how to register, please contact event@challenge-wanaka.com.
