The Art Deco Trust started as an idea dreamed up by six people. Now, Art Deco Heritage has become synonymous with Napier, the world over.
Our Volunteers are the backbone of the Trust, and help protect, preserve promote and celebrate our Art Deco era heritage. Every little bit of participation plays a big role in letting the spirit of Art Deco shine on!
WE NEED YOU!
Art Deco Trust is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us as Guides, Greeters, Ambassadors, and Retail Superstars!
No prior qualifications are necessary as we will provide all the training you need.
Discover more by attending one of our Open Days at 7 Tennyson Street, Napier:
Saturday, 23 March 2024 from 9am to 12pm; or
Monday, 25 March 2024 from 9am to 12pm
Discover the rich history of Napier and become a guardian of our Art Deco era heritage.
For more information please contact us via form below, or call us 06 835 0022 – we look forward to hearing from you.
Volunteer
The Art Deco Trust currently has a passionate and dedicated team of approximately 120 volunteers.
A team of 40+ walk guides support the Walks and Tours activities of the Trust along with 4 shop volunteers each day whom assist with the retail store 364 days of the year.
Each July and March, the Trust calls for additional volunteers to assist with our annual festival celebrations where we play host to tens of thousands of visitors to our Art Deco city.
The Art Deco Trust could not survive without volunteer support. The Trust regularly recognizes our volunteer contributions with:
- Providing gratis Art Deco Trust membership
- Providing social activities throughout the year
- Hosting an Annual Volunteer Dinner
- Awarding for long service
- Supporting a Volunteer Committee
- Provide winter training opportunities
- Providing opportunities to give suggestions and feedback into the Trust’s activities.
- Providing a Volunteers Lounge
- Providing a comprehensive library for all to use
- Providing a communication forum for all volunteers
The Art Deco Trust are always looking for more volunteers to helps us with our work.
We welcome shop volunteers throughout the year and do one intake each April for new guides.
If you enjoy meeting new people, are enthusiastic, and keen to become an ambassador for Napier and our Art Deco Heritage, then we welcome your enquiry.
Come along and have an informal chat with one of our staff or contact us for more information.
Please send us a message via the form below, or phone 06 835 0022 and press 1 for walks, tours, and retail, or by email at walks@artdeconapier.com.
We would love to hear from you!
Volunteers registration form
Volunteers registration form