Volunteer Categories and Positions
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Category 1: Education and Youth
Position 1
Educational Classes and Workshop Planning
Duties: Plan and schedule educational programs
Skills needed: Curriculum development, outreach
Ideal Traits: Creative, educator mindset
Commitment: Ongoing
Position 2
FFA and SAE Student Project Support
Duties: Mentor and support student ag projects
Skills needed: Mentoring, agricultural knowledge
Ideal Traits: Encouraging, patient
Commitment: Seasonal
Position 3
Youth Engagement Team
Duties: Create activities for youth engagement at events
Skills needed: Youth program planning
Ideal Traits: Creative, enthusiastic
Commitment: Ongoing
Position 4
Internship Program Design and Support
Duties: Develop and oversee internship programs
Skills needed: Program design, communication
Ideal Traits: Organized, mentoring mindset
Commitment: Ongoing
Position 5
School Outreach Helpers
Duties: Deliver flyers and connect with local schools
Skills needed: Communication
Ideal Traits: Friendly, reliable
Commitment: Seasonal
Position 6
Ag Education Resource Prep
Duties: Prepare materials and displays for education programs.
Skills needed: Organization
Ideal Traits: Detail-oriented
Commitment: Seasonal
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Category 2: Events and Community Engagement
Position 1
Fair Committee
Duties: Plan and execute annual heritage fair activities
Skills needed: Event planning, coordination
Ideal Traits: Organized, dependable, collaborative
Commitment: Ongoing
Position 2
Night of Worship Planning Team
Duties: Plan and manage the annual Night of Worship event
Skills needed: Event planning, communication
Ideal Traits: Creative, detail-oriented, team player
Commitment: Seasonal
Position 3
Holiday Craft Market Committee
Duties: Plan and coordinate the holiday craft market vendors and activities.
Skills needed: Vendor coordination, event setup
Ideal Traits: Friendly, organized
Commitment: Seasonal
Position 4
Native Plant Festival Committee
Duties: Organize festival activities focusing on native plants
Skills needed: Organization, outreach
Ideal Traits: Environmentally minded, organized
Commitment: Seasonal
Position 5
Honeybee Festival Team
Duties: Coordinate vendors, activities, and educational events for the honeybee festival.
Skills needed: Event planning, communication
Ideal Traits: Energetic, adaptable
Commitment: Seasonal
Position 6
Jeep Rally Planning Team
Duties: Plan off-road event activities and coordinate logistics for the Jeep rally
Skills needed: Event planning, logistics
Ideal Traits: Problem-solver, detail-oriented
Commitment: Seasonal
Position 7
Saturday Market Event Development and Planning
Duties: Plan and promote the Saturday market events.
Skills needed: Event planning, marketing
Ideal Traits: Creative, community-oriented
Commitment: Ongoing
Position 8
Arena Committee
Duties: Oversee rodeos, clinics, and trail competitions.
Skills needed: Event planning, animal handling (optional)
Ideal Traits: Knowledgeable, organized
Commitment: Ongoing
Position 9
Bygone Days and Antique Equipment Committee
Duties: Organize and manage antique equipment exhibits and displays.
Skills needed: Organization, maintenance
Ideal Traits: Detail-oriented, preservation-minded
Commitment: Ongoing
Position 10
Hospitality & Welcome Team
Duties: Greet guests, provide info, and assist visitors.
Skills needed: Communication
Ideal Traits: Friendly, outgoing
Commitment: Event day
Position 11
Volunteer Check-In and Coordination
Duties: Manage volunteer check-ins, schedules, and support
Skills needed: Organization
Ideal Traits: Calm under pressure
Commitment: Event day
Position 12
Kids & Family Activities Helpers
Duties: Assist with children's games, crafts, and activities.
Skills needed: Youth engagement
Ideal Traits: Patient, energetic
Commitment: Event day
Position 13
Parking & Logistics Crew
Duties: Direct traffic and coordinate parking areas.
Skills needed: Coordination
Ideal Traits: Safety-conscious
Commitment: Event day
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Category 3: Infrastructure and Facilities
Position 1
Infrastructure and Facilities Committee
Duties: Oversee maintenance and development of facilities
Skills needed: Project management, maintenance
Ideal Traits: Hands-on, organized
Commitment: Ongoing
Position 2
Riding Club Development
Duties: Grow and manage riding club membership and activities.
Skills needed: Equestrian knowledge, coordination
Ideal Traits: Outgoing, knowledgeable
Commitment: Ongoing
Position 3
Off-road Course Development and Safety Planning
Duties: Develop and maintain off-road course
Skills needed: Construction, safety planning
Ideal Traits: Safety minded, resourceful
Commitment: Ongoing
Position 4
Restroom and Facility Maintenance
Duties: Perform regular cleaning and minor repairs of restrooms and facilities.
Skills needed: Maintenance, cleaning
Ideal Traits: Detail oriented, reliable
Commitment: Ongoing
Position 5
Grounds Crew – Mowing and Maintenance
Duties: Mow grass and maintain grounds
Skills needed: Lawn care, equipment operation
Ideal Traits: Physically fit, diligent
Commitment: Seasonal
Position 6
Arena Lighting Technician
Duties: Set up and maintain arena lighting.
Skills needed: Electrical, technical
Ideal Traits: Mechanical, safety conscious
Commitment: Seasonal
Position 7
Small Engine Repair Team
Duties: Repair and maintain small equipment engines
Skills needed: Mechanical skills
Ideal Traits: Hands-on, problem solver
Commitment: As needed
Position 8
Signage & Wayfinding Helpers
Duties: Create and install signs for events and facilities.
Skills needed: Carpentry, design
Ideal Traits: Creative, precise
Commitment: Project based
Position 9
Lighting & Electrical Assistance
Duties: Assist with lighting setup and safety checks
Skills needed: Electrical knowledge
Ideal Traits: Safety focused
Commitment: As needed
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Category 4: Agriculture and Local Food
Position 1
Ag Incubator Farm Development
Duties: Develop incubator farm infrastructure and programs
Skills needed: Farming, project planning
Ideal Traits: Innovative, knowledgeable
Commitment: Ongoing
Position 2
Vendor Support and Recruitment
Duties: Recruit and support vendors for markets and events.
Skills needed: Networking, communication
Ideal Traits: Outgoing, persuasive
Commitment: Ongoing
Position 3
Farmers Market Committee
Duties: Oversee market policies, vendor mix, and events
Skills needed: Committee leadership, planning
Ideal Traits: Community minded, organized
Commitment: Ongoing
Position 4
Local Farm and Business Directory Project
Duties: Compile and maintain a directory of local farms and agricultural businesses
Skills needed: Research, organization
Ideal Traits: Detail oriented, thorough
Commitment: Project based
Position 5
Farmers Market Day of Help
Duties: Support day of market setup, customer service, and teardown
Skills needed: Customer service
Ideal Traits: Friendly, adaptable
Commitment: Event day
Position 6
SNAP/EBT Program Assistance
Duties: Help process SNAP/EBT transactions and assist customers
Skills needed: Cash handling, communication
Ideal Traits: Friendly, accurate
Commitment: Event day
Position 7
Harvest & Garden Support
Duties: Assist with planting, harvesting, and garden upkeep
Skills needed: Gardening
Ideal Traits: Enjoys outdoor work
Commitment: Seasonal
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Category 5: Marketing and Storytelling
Position 1
Marketing and Communications Team
Duties: Promote events and programs through various media.
Skills needed: Marketing, writing
Ideal Traits: Creative, organized
Commitment: Ongoing
Position 2
Website Development and Updates
Duties: Maintain and improve website content and design.
Skills needed: Web design, writing
Ideal Traits: Detail oriented, tech savvy
Commitment: Ongoing
Position 3
Weekly Drip Campaign and Content Series
Duties: Plan and post weekly themed content.
Skills needed: Social media management
Ideal Traits: Consistent, creative
Commitment: Ongoing
Position 4
Event Photography and Video
Duties: Capture and edit photos/videos at events.
Skills needed: Photography, editing
Ideal Traits: Creative, dependable
Commitment: Seasonal
Position 5
Photographer Helper/Assistant
Duties: Assist lead photographer with logistics and equipment.
Skills needed: Attention to detail, equipment handling
Ideal Traits: Supportive, organized
Commitment: As needed
Position 6
Social Media Engagement Squad
Duties: Like, comment on, and share organization content to boost engagement.
Skills needed: Social media
Ideal Traits: Supportive, engaged
Commitment: Ongoing
Position 7
Historical Preservation Story Project
Duties: Collect and share local agricultural history
Skills needed: Interviewing, writing
Ideal Traits: Curious, personable
Commitment: Project based
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Category 6: Fundraising and Operations
Position 1
Sponsorship and Fundraising Team
Duties: Secure event sponsors and donors
Skills needed: Networking, sales
Ideal Traits: Persuasive, professional
Commitment: Ongoing
Position 2
Volunteer Program Support
Duties: Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers.
Skills needed: Recruitment, communication
Ideal Traits: Friendly, organized
Commitment: Ongoing
Position 3
Grant Research and Writing
Duties: Identify and apply for grants.
Skills needed: Writing, research
Ideal Traits: Detail oriented, persistent
Commitment: As needed
Position 4
Facility Rental Promotion and Coordination
Duties: Promote and coordinate venue rentals.
Skills needed: Marketing, networking
Ideal Traits: Outgoing, reliable
Commitment: As needed
Position 5
Countywide Civic Campaign
Duties: Coordinate an annual civic fundraising campaign
Skills needed: Campaign organization, outreach
Ideal Traits: Community minded
Commitment: Seasonal
Position 6
Networking and Partnerships
Duties: Develop community partnerships.
Skills needed: Networking
Ideal Traits: Professional, outgoing
Commitment: As needed
Position 7
Merchandise Sales
Duties: Sell merchandise at events.
Skills needed: Sales, customer service
Ideal Traits: Friendly, persuasive
Commitment: Event day
Position 8
Data Entry & Administrative Help
Duties: Update volunteer and donor records.
Skills needed: Data entry
Ideal Traits: Detail oriented
Commitment: As needed