2026 Volunteer PROGRAM

Be Part of the Magic Behind The Royal

Join our community of Royal Champions — the volunteers who make Canada’s biggest celebration of agriculture, food, and equine sport come to life each November.

Every year, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair welcomes hundreds of volunteers who bring passion, dedication, and heart to the Fairgrounds. Known as our Royal Champions, these incredible individuals help make the experience unforgettable for exhibitors, competitors, and visitors alike. Whether you’re greeting guests, supporting our education programs, assisting behind the scenes in equine or livestock events, or guiding families through interactive exhibits — there’s a place for everyone. Volunteer opportunities across all departments will be posted this summer.

Current available opportunities:

 

AREA 

# of possible positions per shift 

Description  

Dates During The Fair

Email to apply 

School Group Registration 

6 

Responsibilities Assist with school group payments and registration 

Assist Operations team with management of bus drop-off and parking 

Help guide school groups to the registration and to their desired locations at The Fair 

Use ticket scanners to assist School Groups coming in through the doors, and hand stamp adults at the door 

Weekdays

Schoolgroups@royalfair.org 

Animal Theatre 

4 

Support with crowd control and communication with the public, directing them to seats, filling in the bleachers from the farthest to the nearest, exiting to the food court, directing them to stroller parking, etc.  

 

Close and open the curtains as needed  

 

Get to stay inside the theatre, and watch all the shows for free!   

Every Day 

Pmawson@royalfair.org 

Petting Farm 

3 

Help with crowd control and adherence to RAWF policies.    

Every Day 

 

Pmawson@royalfair.org 

Farm and Play Zone/Games Area 

6 

Supervise line 

Ensure games are being played responsibly and pieces stay in games area  

Ensure waivers are signed  

Ensure kids go one at a time, ensure safety  

Replenish materials when needed (ie colouring stations, pens for waivers, wristbands, etc.) 

Every Day 

 

Pmawson@royalfair.org 

Royal Holiday Market. 

2 

Supervise line and control for Santa appearances 

Wednesday – Sunday 

Pmawson@royalfair.org