Volunteers
Volunteer Applications 2026 is OPEN!
Support your local community and join our incredible team of event volunteers!
Key dates for Volunteer Expressions of Interest (EOI)
EOI Open - July 10th 2026
EOI Closes - August 18th 2026
Opportunities range from the day before, show day itself and the clean-up day afterwards. Friendly communication skills and a desire to support others are essential for this role. There will be something to suit everyone and your shifts will be arranged so that you have plenty of time to enjoy the show yourself.
Duties include:
- Ticket Booth Operators –ticket sales
- Assisting with Queue Monitoring Concierge – ‘ask me’ roaming customer service and support volunteers
- Set Up/Pack Down – assisting with pre and post event setup, and pack down
- Clean Up – assisting with post-show day clean up and event pack down
- Mascots – wear mascot outfit to be roaming entertainment on Myuna Farm
- Refreshment Runners – delivering refreshments to volunteers at fixed stations
All volunteers are required to attend an induction session. The induction will cover a farm tour, safety procedures, welcome and show day briefing. This is typically held the Saturday prior to the Show.
No prior experience is necessary to volunteer for the show. Volunteers must be aged 16 years and older.
South East Volunteers offer a free induction course to volunteering.
As a thank you for helping the community, all volunteers participating in this year’s show will receive a volunteering certificate post-event, and if requested, a reference letter that can be added to a resume.
Working with Children Checks
A valid Working with Children Check is required to volunteer. See Service Victoria for further information, including how to apply.
Volunteer Agreement
For a list of volunteer responsibilities, please download the agreement below:
For any enquiries, please email volunteer@dovetonshow.org.au
