HOUSTON — Are you someone who likes to give back and have fun? The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is calling and this is your chance to answer.
Join 35,000 volunteers for the 2025 rodeo season and learn about some of the amazing committees that make the rodeo what it is today. You must be 21 years old or older.
RodeoHouston is hosting a Committee Showcase at NRG Center (600 Series Rooms – Second Floor, 3 NRG Park, Houston, Texas, 77054) from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., where potential volunteers can:
• Meet passionate volunteers from twelve diverse committees
• Explore exciting opportunities in committees such as Go Tejano, Horse Show Equipment, Recycling, Rodeo Express, Rodeo Merchandise, Transportation, and more. Click here to view the full list of participating committees.
• Find the role that ignites your enthusiasm and matches your skills
The ideal volunteer for RodeoHouston is someone who wants to:
• Make a difference in your community.
• Connect with new people and build lasting friendships.
• Gain exceptional and unmatched experiences.
• Become a part of a true Texas tradition and institution.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to sign up and potentially join the rodeo volunteer family.
Recruiting committees include:
- Agriculture Education – The Agriculture Education Committee promotes the show mission by teaching agriculture education and awareness at local schools and other educational venues. Members volunteer year-round by developing curriculum and giving educational demonstrations.
- Corral Club (Main Club) – Committee members are responsible for the operation of all Corral Club facilities during the show, including setup, inventory control, equipment maintenance and enforcement of the show’s responsible alcohol management program. Additionally, their duties include acting as hosts during some official functions.
- Facility services – The Facility Services Committee supervises cleaning staff and contractors to maintain the show grounds, including the livestock show, horse show and carnival, helping to ensure clean facilities and grounds for the public and exhibitors.
- Go Tejano Committee – This committee increases awareness of the show through special functions held throughout the year and targeted toward the Hispanic community. Members’ efforts help create awareness of scholarship availability and help provide funds for college scholarships as well. This committee also assists show management in researching potential Hispanic entertainers to perform at the rodeo while celebrating Go Tejano Day annually on the grounds during the Show.
- Horse Show Equipment – This committee is composed of individuals certified to operate and maintain heavy equipment. Their work begins days before the Show as they assist staff to meet the deadlines of show setup. During the show, they maintain the arena and set up barrels, poles, jumps, obstacles and timing equipment.
- Information Technology – This committee’s goal is to augment the show’s Information Systems Division in its effort to implement, enhance, and maintain processes and services for committees and the organization. It provides comprehensive logistical support, training and support resources for the show. The committee also assists in the introduction of new technologies to help streamline business processes and save on hardware acquisition and system maintenance.
- Midway Ticket Committee – The Midway Ticket Committee is a service committee that sells carnival tickets during the carnival’s operating hours. The volunteers also staff the self-serve kiosk areas and ticket booths in effort to assist guests as needed. The goal is to help ensure a positive experience for all of the guests in the carnival midway.
- Recycling – The Recycling Committee handles the show’s extensive recycling program. Committee members recycle cardboard, plastic and aluminum, resulting in thousands of pounds of recycled products, keeping these items out of landfills.
- Rodeo Express – This committee assists in the smooth flow of bus and light rail traffic at NRG Park and at off-site parking locations. Committee members monitor and direct bus traffic and guide passengers to their appropriate buses.
- Rodeo Merchandise – Members promote and raise awareness of the show through the sale and distribution of merchandise bearing the show’s logos, and the sale of each entertainer’s concert merchandise. Volunteers staff the show merchandise booths during the preseason and during the event’s entire run.
- Souvenir Program Committee – This committee is responsible for selling all advertising space in the RODEOHOUSTON® Souvenir Program. Members also obtain donations that directly support the show’s educational programs. They supervise and assist FFA and 4-H members who sell the programs to the public as well.
- Transportation – The Transportation Committee serves the show by handling the transportation needs of show patrons and guests within the grounds of NRG Park The committee provides transportation services utilizing carts, automobiles and trams. It also handles special transportation accommodations for special guests of the show. The committee duties include daytime and late night shifts.
For more information, visit https://www.rodeohouston.com/events/fall-committee-showcase/.
Note: Free parking is available in the red parking lot. Attending the Committee Showcase does not guarantee a volunteer position.
