Volunteering on AgVenture Hill is one of the most sought-after areas of the Show! With fun activations and a chance to experience them all in the one shift, you will help patrons connect the country to the city with everything about WA agriculture.

Volunteers will ideally have an interest in history and agriculture.

Volunteers in the Hall greet visitors, share some history about the Hall, the art and the people that are celebrated there as part of the rich fabric of Western Australia’s Agricultural history.

Volunteers help manage alpaca displays and competitions, assisting exhibitors and maintaining tidy, safe pens. They also interact with the public, providing general information about alpacas and their role in agriculture.

Our animal patting activations may be the first time a person has had the opportunity to get close to animals. Your role as a volunteer is to enhance the experience of the public by welcoming them, giving them a smile, answering questions, and always maintaining the safety of animals and the public.

Volunteers support the presentation of visual art by assisting with exhibit handling, gallery supervision, and visitor engagement. They help ensure the space remains welcoming and artworks are protected. The Art Prize is help before Perth Royal Show. The Art Show is paused for 2026 but will be back in 2027.

Volunteers support cattle judging and display areas, helping with coordination, safety, and communication between exhibitors and stewards. Tasks may include guiding the public and ensuring animal welfare standards are upheld.

Volunteers support the display and management of handmade items, baking, preserves, and craft exhibits. Duties include assisting with exhibit intake, stewarding judging areas, answering visitor questions, and helping maintain an organised and attractive display space. Some volunteers are needed in the 2 weeks prior to Show.

The Creative Arts and Cookery competition is one of the longest standing exhibitions at the Perth Royal Show.

We are looking for volunteers to assist pre-Show, during Judging Week.

Tasks include setting up displays and cabinets, placing entries in correct area, assisting stewards taking photos of displays and 'running' entries to judging positions. You will need to be able to move quickly at times, especially during judging.

This is a great opportunity to see what goes on behind the scenes of one of the most popular exhibitions at the Show!

The Information Booth is a busy, fast-paced environment, where exceptional customer service and a thorough knowledge of the Show is a must. You will be assisting Show patrons with their enquiries and giving accurate information in a timely fashion. Be prepared to be asked the same question many times!

Support Crew covers breaks and shifts, stepping in as needed to ensure smooth operations. They provide flexible support across roles, cover volunteer breaks, fill in for absent team members, and help keep everything running without disruption.

If you have excellent interpersonal skills and love to engage and help people, we have various opportunities available. You may be required to greet patrons as they arrive, hand out Child ID wristbands or rove the Showground providing maps and directions.

Volunteers assist with the care, presentation and judging of goats, supporting exhibitors and ensuring enclosures are clean and well maintained. They may also engage with visitors, sharing information about the goats.

Volunteers are required to assist the stewards in the Dog Section with tasks to ensure the efficiency of the competition. Also to enhance the experience of the public by welcoming them, giving them a smile, answering questions, and always maintaining the safety and the animals and the public.

Volunteers assist with interactive demonstrations that showcase traditional and modern farming techniques, with students competing in all areas. Duties include helping set up activities, engaging with visitors, and supporting presenters. Farm Skills happens the week before Show.

Volunteers in the Horses section of the show assist with the running of the equestrian events by assisting stewards, marshalling competitors, or co ordinating ribbons and prizes down on the arena. This may include running results from the arena to the Ringmasters office, organising and accounting for the awards that are required for presentation on the day of competition, or delivering refreshments to the judges and stewards on the main arena.

Volunteers play a vital role in supporting the Perth Royal Food Awards across a range of events throughout the year leading up to the Perth Royal Show. Duties include assisting with event set-up prior to judging, supporting judges during judging sessions, helping at the Awards presentation evening, and assisting with pack-down at the conclusion of events. This is a varied and hands-on role offering the opportunity to be involved in multiple stages of the Awards program.

Volunteers help manage photography exhibits, assisting with entry handling, display setup, and stewarding during judging. They may also answer questions and help visitors navigate the exhibition.

Volunteers assist with this educational program by supporting students, coordinating activities, and helping care for the pigs. They also help engage the public and explain the program’s purpose. PiS is held before Show week.

Volunteers assist with the care, display, and judging of poultry exhibits. Duties include helping exhibitors, maintaining clean enclosures, and answering visitor questions about different breeds.

Volunteers support the promotion and care of rare and heritage animal breeds, assisting with displays and engaging with visitors. They help share the importance of preserving agricultural biodiversity.

Our Sensory Space is specially designed to support relaxation, emotional regulation, and sensory needs for our patrons. This designated space provides a reduced stimulation environment that allows people to calm, relax, re-organise, and refocus before heading back to the Show. We are looking for volunteers who stay calm, offer gentle support, respect personal space, keep the area clean, and be patient and positive.

Volunteers assist with sheep judging and displays, supporting exhibitors and ensuring animal welfare and safety standards. They may also help direct visitors and provide general information.

Volunteers support sheep dog demonstrations and competitions, assisting with coordination and ensuring safety for animals and spectators. They help manage crowds and provide information about the events.

The Volunteer Hub is a great place for volunteers to relax and grab a refreshment. A Volunteer Hub Assistant supports the daily running of the hub by welcoming volunteers, answering questions, assisting with sign-ins, re-stocking, keeping the space tidy and any other tasks that we may need help with. 

Officials assist with the organisation of the woodchopping competition, helping with setup, safety supervision, and event coordination. They also help guide spectators and maintain a safe viewing environment.

Volunteers support shearing demonstrations and competitions, assisting with logistics, safety, and exhibitor needs. They may also help educate visitors about the shearing process and wool production.

The Yellow Brick Road is a fun and interactive trail targeted at kids aged 6-12, but all ages can join in! Participants purchase a YBR show bag, which is a starter bag with pencil and map, leading to a treasure hunt across the showgrounds which can take up to two and a half hours. Volunteers love being involved by helping out at any of the stops along the trail, including a Scitec activation, at the milking station or with the Sheepdogs!