Become a Stock Show Volunteer
January 10-25, 2026
Help put on the best 16 days in January!
The mission of the National Western Volunteer Program is to assist management and staff of the National Western in providing top-quality service for exhibitors, patrons, and guests. We are a year-round facility and often shows renting our facility request volunteers to assist with their shows.
Volunteers have the opportunity to volunteer in many areas including the Kids Activity Pavilion, Coors Western Art Room, Guest Services, Horse and Livestock Show, Educational Programs, Information Booths, Photography, Ticket Taking, Administrative Support, and many other special events during the year.
Contact Us
How do you become a volunteer?
- Fill out the application
- Attend a one-hour online orientation. This is a great time to ask questions about the program.
- Complete a background check after the orientation
Upcoming Orientation Dates:
Wednesday, March 26, 2025: 7-8 pm
Tuesday, May 20, 2025: 7-8 pm
Summer and Fall orientation dates TBA
Volunteer Benefits
Recognition Policy
- By committing to serving 30 hours or more per year, volunteers have a choice of either 4 horse show or 4 rodeo tickets on specific dates which will be issued during credential pick-up at the Volunteer Kick-Off Party.
- Volunteers receive a grounds admission badge. This must be worn at all times.
- Volunteers will receive a name tag to be worn on the volunteer uniform at all times.
- Volunteers will receive a “years of service” pin at 5-year intervals at the Volunteer Appreciation Party.
- A parking permit is provided for designated lots for parking during volunteer shifts.
- Participation in training sessions depending on volunteer service area.
- Discount meal coupons are available in the Volunteer Center.
- Invitation to the Kick-Off and Appreciation Party.
- Liaisons will recognize deserving volunteers within their service area.
Gifts for volunteering a certain number of hours in January during the Stock Show and rewards for a certain number of hours for volunteering at National Western Complex Shows during the rest of the year. See below for specific volunteer reward hours.
- Required Yearly Volunteer hours (30 Hours)
- Accrue from January 1 thru December 31st
- Off-Season (other than Stock Show dates) (February 1st – December 31)
- Volunteers who volunteered 60 hours between February 1 – December 31st will receive an award at Stock Show Kick-Off Party.
Stock Show Awards (January 1 – January 31st – Volunteer Priority Hours)
- Volunteers who contribute 30 hours will receive a gift.
- Volunteers who contribute 45 hours will receive a gift.
- Volunteers who contribute 60 hours will receive a gift.
*Stock Show award rules:
Please come to the Volunteer Center when you have reached your volunteer award hours.
Zoom Orientation Dates
Wednesday, March 26, 2025: 7-8 pm
Tuesday, May 20, 2025: 7-8 pm
Summer and Fall orientation dates TBA
Please fill out the application as a first step. You will then receive detailed information on how to attend orientation via Zoom.
Local business and club volunteer opportunities
We have opportunities for companies and clubs who would like to volunteer for a day. Please contact Miranda Peddle, [email protected]