Become a Stock Show Volunteer

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.