ABOUT THE EVENT
Are you passionate about politics and international relations? Interested in youth development and volunteering at a student-run event? Or maybe you just want to meet like-minded people? Then come and volunteer as a conference assistant at Wellington Model United Nations.
UN Youth is an organisation that focuses on providing civics education to high school students through events such as Model United Nations conferences. Wellington Model United Nations is the Wellington region's flagship event, held over two action-packed days. This event is nothing without its volunteers and we’d love to see you join us in making this event special!
Volunteering as a Conference Assistant (CA) can involve lots of different things, so there’s something for everyone! To be a CA, you must have completed high school and be 25 years of age or younger to volunteer at this event. However, no prior experience is required. A training day will be held for volunteers before the event, providing an opportunity to learn more about your role at the conference. This is also a chance to meet your fellow volunteers and make new friends. Registrations are open now (February 14th 2026) and close on the 5th of March 2026, so get in quick and be a part of something awesome!
CA opportunities are listed below:
Chair
The Chair runs the committee and plenary sessions. Chairs are usually our most experienced CA’s, with a wide range of knowledge on how Model UNs operate to ensure lively and smooth debate. Chairs also need to be able to confidently lead the team of CAs in their committee.
Secretary
The secretary is the tech + audio-visual master who receives and clarifies amendments for their committee. Secretaries need to be able to work efficiently and effectively with their respective chair (they may even have the opportunity to Chair the committee at some point!). Secretaries must also be able to use a computer and Google Workspace efficiently.
Special Rapporteur
The special rapporteur is the Google of their committee. They need to research the educational content of their committee beforehand to prioritise what amendments will be debated further. They will also need to search and answer questions delegates may have.
Logistics Facilitator
Logistics Facilitators keep the conference running smoothly. Their tasks involve setting up catering, directing delegates around the venue, and keeping the venue clean. Logistics Facilitators should have good time management skills and be able to work in a team.
Welfare Officer
Welfare Officers hold the essential responsibility of supporting the welfare of both delegates and volunteers at Wellington Model United Nations. The ability to handle sensitive issues with a caring attitude is required as all Welfare Officers must constantly be approachable for any unwell, stressed or upset participants. A First Aid Certificate is required to be considered as a Welfare Officer.
Photographers / Media
Photographers are an essential part of making our events memorable for participants. Photographers visit committee rooms throughout the days taking photographs of the event and participants, which are sent to participants once the event has concluded
ABOUT UN YOUTH
UN Youth is a non-profit organisation that provides civics education outside the traditional classroom context. Through fun workshops and conferences, we engage youth in the most pressing affairs of their country and the international community. Our goal is to inspire young New Zealanders to be active, global citizens. Global citizenship exists in an incredibly diverse range of forms, and UN Youth provides opportunities for delegates to develop their own form of active citizenship. Throughout Aotearoa, our work equips young people to become informed, engaged, and critical New Zealanders who understand their global context and the connections between the local and the global. Annually, over 3000 young New Zealanders from Northland to Southland attend a UN Youth event, run by a body of over 150 volunteers across the country who dedicate many hours of their time to engaging young people and growing the organisation.