Volunteer Categories and Positions

  • Education

    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

  • Events

    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

  • Infrastructure

    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

  • Agriculture

    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

  • Market

    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

  • Fund raising

    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