We Love Our Volunteers!

Volunteer Applications Open April 1, 2027 and Close August 16, 2027 at Midnight

Volunteering with the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is fun, rewarding and plays a crucial role in fulfilling the Stock Show’s mission - supporting youth education and funding enhancements at the Will Rogers Memorial Center. Since the first Show in 1896, volunteers have made the Stock Show the success it is today. And, it’s not just names like Carter, Justin, Watt and Bass. Here’s what some current volunteers have to say about volunteering for the legendary Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show.

Applications are closed.

Volunteer Spotlight

Brian Luig

Started in 2010; serves on the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Finance and Audit Committee, Nominating Committee, and is Co-Chairperson of the Rodeo Contestant Hospitality Committee.

"I feel it is important to volunteer at the FWSSR as a way to actively participate in and promote the long-standing tradition of the western lifestyle that exemplifies Fort Worth. Volunteers represent that unique and much-admired Fort Worth hospitality to over 1 million visitors to the historical grounds of the Will Rogers Memorial Center and for some, their first visit to our city. There is no better time nor place to help showcase Fort Worth for its proud cultural heritage."

Courtney Cobbs

Started in 2022; serves on the Ambassadors, Fall High School BBQ Competition, Fall International Wine Competition, Guns and Roses Committee, and Tour Committee.

"Volunteering and serving play a vital role in the FWSSR experience, directly supporting its mission and impact. Volunteers help preserve tradition and keep an important piece of Texas history alive while making a meaningful investment in youth and education. Beyond the impact, volunteering offers the opportunity to meet new people, build professional skills, and be part of a dedicated team. It connects you to a passionate community and immerses you in Fort Worth’s rich Western heritage and culture—all while providing a front-row seat to some of the country’s premier Western experiences. Volunteers truly make a difference every day, helping ensure a positive and memorable experience for more than a million visitors each season."

How to Apply

Submit your application to:

Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
P.O. Box 150
Fort Worth, Texas 76101-0150

Applications open April 1, 2027.

Deadline August 16, 2027.
Documents must be submitted in full.

All you need is the following:

Application: Signed by you and a current Stock Show board member or volunteer.
Cover Letter
Resume
Photo

Not all committees have vacancies.

Please indicate interest in more than one committee.

Rose Alvarez

Volunteer Director

Email Rose Alvarez

Office: 817-877-2472
Cell: 817-217-4795

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Volunteer Requirement

If selected, you will be required to serve on either the Greeting Committee or the Ambassador Committee.

Volunteer Committees

Explore the committees below to learn more about the opportunities available to FWSSR volunteers.

Ag Development Fund

Supporting hardworking Stock Show youth goes to the heart of the Ag Development Fund Committee’s purpose. Funds raised by committee members support prices paid for steers, lambs, goats and pigs sold by 4-H and FFA youth for their market animals. Solicitations start at $100 and can go up to $10,000. Committee members meet at a special luncheon in October to kick off the annual fund drive that concludes on December 1 each year.

Ambassador Committee

Sporting custom-made purple blazers by legendary western tailor M.L. Leddy’s, Ambassadors at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo serve as welcoming guides dedicated to enhancing each guest’s experience. Stationed at key information booths in the Amon G. Carter Exhibits Hall, the Richardson-Bass Building, and at pedestrian entry points, they provide directions, answer questions, and share helpful event information—ensuring visitors can easily navigate the grounds and begin their visit on a great note.

Calf Scramble Committee

Stimulating an interest in cattle production and supporting higher education goes to the heart of the Calf Scramble Committee’s objectives. Committee members solicit sponsorships in $500 increments for heifer purchase certificates presented to winners of the Calf Scramble event held during FWSSR rodeo performances. Funds are also raised to support the Calf Scramble’s scholarship program, which awards roughly $275,000 annually. In addition, committee members manage the calf scramble competition during rodeo performances and select scholarship recipients.

Equine Scholarship Committee

The Equine Scholarship Committee raises more than $150,000 annually for scholarships awarded to the high point youth competitors in three breed registry shows: American Paint Horse Association, American Quarter Horse Association, Palomino Horse Breeders of America and the Pony of the Americas Club. Scholarships awarded through the Equine IQ Contest and the Equine Speech Contest are also funded by the committee’s work.

Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate

The Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate, organized in 1980, is an independent 501(c)(3) organization that supports the Stock Show’s Junior Sale of Champions. In addition to raising funds to purchase steers in the auction, Syndicate members solicit funds to support the Jim Bob Norman Scholarship Fund, which awards scholarships to 4-H and FFA youth in Texas. Syndicate members meet monthly during the fall leading up to the Stock Show each year.

Greeting Committee

Making arriving exhibitors and competitors feel welcomed to the Stock Show is the main function of this legendary committee. Livestock and horse exhibitors are “greeted” by committee members when they arrive on the Stock Show grounds and offered information and assistance related to stalling assignments, trailer parking and other matters pertinent to their move-in. Professional rodeo contestants are also assisted with transporting gear and family members to the Rodeo Secretary’s office and the Stock Show’s rodeo contestant hospitality area.

Group Sales Committee

Participate in promoting and hosting corporate events. As a group sales committee member you’re not just selling and coordinating, you are curating an atmosphere by using your keen eye for detail, artistic flair, and passion to cultivate the ultimate guest experience for groups of 50 - 1000 during FWSSR. You will assist promoting events, crafting centerpieces and fun experiences for corporate outings and groups, as well as set up/tear down at the conclusion of events. Shifts are two to three hours. Selling opportunities begin in July.

Guns and Roses Committee

Art aficionados make up this committee devoted to cultivating the next generation men and women who will create masterpieces from canvas and clay. This devoted group of educators, artists and others rejuvenated the Stock Show’s art contest in 2011, expanding its reach throughout Texas. Besides raising scholarship funds, committee members play important roles in the execution of the contest and its awards ceremony.

Hispanic Advisory Committee

Strengthening common cultural values between the Hispanic community and others through the Stock Show experience is the Hispanic Advisory Committee’s main charge. Committee members provide input to Stock Show officials to foster a welcoming family-focused destination and to enhance bi-national relationships that promote international agricultural trade.

Horse Show Superintendents

Horse Show Superintendents are responsible for the on-the-ground execution of the department’s schedule throughout the FWSSR’s 23-day run. Superintendents are assigned to specific shows sanctioned by 10 associations and registries. While many superintendents serve approximately four days, some assist throughout the Stock Show’s 23-day run. These dedicated men and women come from all walks of life but with a common passion – horses.

International Committee

Helping bring the world a little closer together, the Stock Show’s International Committee keeps the welcome mat open to our international guests all 23 days of the Show. Working from the Show’s International Suite, committee members help guests from across the globe with assistance ranging from help purchasing a rodeo ticket to introducing foreign buyers of livestock and agricultural equipment to area ranchers and businesses.

International Wine Competition Committee

The International Wine Competition Committee has various opportunities for engagement prior to the Stock Show. From checking in wine beginning in July through October to ensuring varietals match entries and making sure they are added into the judging software system are important early responsibilities. Polishing competition glasses, pouring wine flights and serving our internationally esteemed judges are also important tasks. Some volunteers will host gatherings during the competition. This is a fun, wine forward team part of making FWSSR history in the International Wine Competition world.

Livestock Show Superintendents

Livestock Show Superintendents play crucial roles in executing both open and junior livestock shows. Checking in animals, ensuring each show is run efficiently and on time as well as maintaining records and reporting results to the Livestock Department staff are important responsibilities of these dedicated men and women.

Parade Committee

Ensuring the Stock Show’s legendary parade is safe and enjoyable for participants and spectators is the key responsibility for Parade Committee members. The work can be demanding, but the thrill of the legendary “all-western parade” on a bright and crisp January morning puts us all in the Stock Show frame-of-mind and is a rewarding volunteer experience.

Safety Committee

Local firefighters, EMTs and safety industry experts make up this crucial behind-the-scenes committee. Members work multiple shifts – typically five hours each – throughout the 23-day run of the Show. Duties consist of inspecting the Stock Show premises and notifying management of potential safety hazards. Committee members also complete and submit accident reports to management.

Tour Committee

The Tour Committee promotes the history and excitement of the FWSSR by offering exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences. Tour guides lead VIP and Stock Show Experience groups on customized tours across the grounds, including Will Rogers Coliseum and Dickies Arena. These guided experiences give guests an inside look at everything that goes into producing this historic event, from daily operations to the energy of the rodeo arena.

Vine 2 Wine Committee

Does the art and science of wine making and grape growing pique your palate and imagination? Then consider joining the Vine 2 Wine committee. Volunteers fill a variety of needs and interact with some of Texas' most noted sommeliers, wine makers, grape growers and foodies at Vine 2 Wine events that include Wine Camps (tasting workshops), Sip & Shop (shopping and wine sampling) and Bubbles & Bites (champagne and food pairing). Vine 2 Wine volunteers are also encouraged to participate in the International Wine Competition weekend in October.