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VOLUNTEERS

The core of every successful community event is the incredible contribution of our volunteers! We are asking our community to assist us again with the upcoming 2024 annual Cairns Show 17th – 19th July.
 
There are a variety of roles that assist us to prepare these sections for show time, and keep them running smoothly during the Show.
Some of these include:
🌻 Horticulture Stewards.
📸 Photography Stewards.
🎟 Pre-Show ticket sellers – Sell show tickets at our Earlville Shopping Town ticket booth.
🤯 Pre-Show helpers – helping to prepare rooms and displays prior to the Show
🤩 Stewards – responsible for keeping particular areas clean, secure and happy
🙌 Ushers – Escorting and directing exhibitors to the correct areas, etc.
👮‍♀️ Gate Guards – Manning entry gates to certain areas within the Showgrounds to ensure only authorised people are entering.
👨‍🌾 Cleaners – Assistance with the clean up of cages, pens, etc. This is especially in areas where animals are kept. We want our animals happy! �
🕙 Time keepers – for races (such as Pole Climbing). Using stop watches, accurate data recording.
 
No prior experience is required to become a volunteer.

Opportunities are available starting in early July, with the peak period being the week of the Show (July 16th – 18th, 2025).

To apply, simply email [email protected] with your preferred area of interest and your availability. If you hold any relevant certifications, such as a driver’s license or blue card, please include that information as well.

Volunteer Induction Form

All volunteers will receive a free one-day entry pass to the Cairns Show for each day they volunteer, whether before, during, or after the Show.

If you’re volunteering during the Show, you’re welcome to enjoy the Show once your duties are complete.

PAID WORK

Unfortunately the Cairns Show Association DOES NOT offer Paid Work opportunities prior to, during, or after the Cairns Show. 

All food vendors, exhibitors, rides and stalls at the Cairns Show are privately owned and operated.

For Paid Work opportunities, you must contact the vendors directly. 

Rides, games and food stalls situated in the Sideshow Alley are operated under the Showmen’s Guild of Australasia.

To find Paid Work opportunities you must contact the Showmen’s Guild directly, or visit the Cairns Showgrounds the week prior to the Cairns Show and introduce yourself in person to the vendors around the grounds. 

The Showmen’s Guild regularly updates their Facebook page with any advertisements for Work opportunities.

PLEASE NOTE: 

The week prior to the Show is very busy at the Showgrounds.

If you are coming on to the grounds to find work, you must report to the Cairns Show Office prior to your arrival.

The Cairns Show Association does not take responsibility for any injury, theft or damage of property while you are on the grounds.

You must be cautious and careful AT ALL TIMES when visiting the Showgrounds prior to, during or after the Cairns Show.