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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 2023 annual Cairns Show 19th – 21st 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. To become a Gate Guard, please Sign Up. 
👨‍🌾 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 experience is necessary for a lot of these positions – we would love to help you find where you will have the best time.
Positions are available from the start of July, with the busiest period being the week containing the show (19th – 21st July).
Simply complete a Volunteer Induction Form and return it to [email protected]. If you have any certifications such as drivers licence, blue card, etc. please let us know.
 
All volunteers receive a free one-day entry pass to the Cairns Show (if you volunteer more than one day at the Cairns Show, you will receive an entry pass for each day you volunteer and you are welcome to enjoy the show once your volunteer duties finish).

PAID WORK

Unfortunately the Cairns Show Association does not offer Paid Work opportunities prior to, during, and after the Cairns Show, or throughout the year.

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. 

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 and after the Cairns Show!

The Showmen’s Guild regularly updates their Facebook page with any advertisements for Work opportunities. You can also find Work opportunities posted on Facebook.