Protecting New Zealand's aviation history takes dedicated people putting in the work on the ground.

Today Saturday, June 24, Classic Flyers NZ is holding a volunteer meeting and will share what it's like to be one of the crew!

'We're always on the hunt for new volunteers to help out,” says Classic Flyers sales and marketing manager Cory Tyler.

Whether you're an aviation history buff or just want to give back to your community – absolutely anyone can become a volunteer at Classic Flyers NZ.

'There's no age limit as well; like we've got people in their 90s here doing stuff. It's quite amazing actually!”

Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu – National Volunteer Week is on from June 18-24, to honour the collective energies and mana of volunteers in New Zealand. The theme this year is ‘he wā pīataata – time to shine' – and the week is a great way to get out there and volunteer your time to a plethora of great causes.

Cory says they need volunteers helping with kid's parties/school visits, building/grounds maintenance, engineering/mechanical, aircraft handling, museum guides and archives/library. He adds that being able to 'adapt to everything” makes a good volunteer.

With plenty of events and projects always happening at Classic Flyers, there's never a shortage of things that can be stuck into.

'A current project we're doing is putting an ex-RNZAF Vampire into the kids playground, so that's called our Torpedo Park.

"We've got the Sword Fish in there currently, which is coming out and then the vampire is going on a stand…so that will be quite cool.”

The volunteer meeting will run from 10am-12pm today, Saturday, June 24, at 9 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui.