Royal Agricultural Society of NSW


Register your interest to volunteer at the 2024 Sydney Royal Easter Show 

Event Dates:  22nd of March - 2nd of April 2024

Location: Sydney Olympic Park

First held in 1823, the Show is Australia's largest annual ticketed event, attracting over 850,000 attendees on average. The RAS invests over $9 million annually in competitions and programs that support sustainable agricultural development and educate the community about food, fibre and farming.

The Sydney Royal Easter Show is a celebration of Australian agriculture, from our rural traditions to our modern day lifestyles, providing unique experiences for everyone. Every Easter, the country and city join together at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, for twelve days of agricultural competitions, animal experiences, live entertainment, carnival fun, shopping and much more.

Thank you for expressing your interest for the 2024 Sydney Royal Easter Show Event Volunteer Team. Our Event Volunteers are one of the Show’s most valuable assets, and we truly appreciate your support. Our program exists to make the Sydney Royal Easter Show a safe and enjoyable experience for all Showgoers, and to provide you with the opportunity to engage, excite and educate.

Volunteer Interviews:

NEW VOLUNTEERS
All candidates who are new to our program should expect a call from our team to discuss your involvement. Don't be shy, it will take a few minutes, which is a chance for us to get to know each other and tell you more about the program. All interviews for NEW volunteers will take place throughout February and early March 2024.

RETURNING VOLUNTEERS
We are always so excited to welcome back so many familiar faces to the Sydney Royal Easter Show volunteer program! If you have volunteered with us at the 2021 and/or the 2022 and/or the 2023 Sydney Royal Easter Show, you will not be required to be interviewed.

Volunteer Inductions:
Sydney Royal Easter Show will be hosting online inductions for both new and returning volunteers. If you are indicated as successful, all volunteers will be required to complete the mandatory WHS e-induction, and/or training modules before you will be able to confirm any of your shifts.

Uniform Collection:
All volunteers will be required to wear the official SRES volunteer uniform. Successful volunteers will receive further information about uniform collection in the lead up to the Show. 

Eligibility:
To be eligible to volunteer at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, you must be a minimum of 16 years of age. 

WWCC:
If you are 18 years or older it is a requirement that you have a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). The WWCC is free for volunteers and is valid for five years.

If you need to apply for a WWCC on the Children's Guardian Website Click here

We encourage you to submit your interest early as Sydney Royal Easter Show reserves the right to close the Application Form earlier than listed should an overwhelming response of candidates be received through Better Impact. 

Jodi, Sara & Tom

Volunteers Management Team

This Volunteer program is managed by Royal Agricultural Society of NSW.

 

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Volunteer Positions

Event Volunteer

POSITION: Volunteer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist staff of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW in making the Sydney Royal Easter Show a safe, engaging, exciting and educational experience for all Showgoers.
  • Assist with maintaining a tidy and safe workspace whilst also keeping the venue tidy.
  • Provide excellent customer service to the RAS members, Showgoers and customers.
  • Familiarise yourself with the Show Map.
  • Ensure you know where the nearest amenities are located in your area. E.g. toilets, parents room, water stations, Customer Service Centre and Lost Persons Centre and ATM's.
  • Be open to approaching visitors that appear to need directions or assistance.
  • Answer questions and provide directional assistance as required.
  • For specific role descriptions within each venue, please refer to our Volunteers Roles Handbook found in your documents folder.
  • Be responsible for the health and safety of yourself and others.
  • Follow all policies and procedures
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Radio Logger

POSITION: Volunteer Radio Logger

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Please Note: Volunteers assigned to Radio Logger Position must have previous experience with two-way radio systems, be confident in using two-way radio systems and have basic to medium computer and Microsoft excel skills.
  • Record sound checks, requests, emergency calls and any other communication made
    over two-way radios.
  • Replaying any information transmitted over two-way radio that may have been missed
    by Vollie 1 or The Flying Squad Coordinator.
  • Administrative tasks including data entry and computer based work.
  • Responsible for keeping Green Room tidy.
  • Provide excellent customer service to the RAS members, Showgoers and customers.
  • Be responsible for the health and safety of yourself and others.
  • Assist with maintaining a tidy and safe workspace and keeping the venue tidy.
  • Reminding Vollie 1 of any outstanding matters that still need to be addressed.
  • Follow all policies and procedures
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Team Leader

POSITION:  Volunteer Team Leader

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Previous volunteer experience at the SRES.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Prompt, reliable and responsible with ability to exercise sound judgment.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a diverse team.
  • Excellent communication skills including the ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
  • Strong teambuilding and group facilitation skills.
  • Ability to handle conflict, confidential information and situations in a sensitive and calm manner.
  • Ability to motivate and empower others.
  • Possess strong coaching/mentoring skills to provide volunteer team members with adequate support.
  • Competent Use of Two-way Radio (training provided).
  • Follow all policies and procedures
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