Volunteer Opportunities

Want to experience Queensland’s largest car festival up close and personal from 17–19 April 2026? We’re currently seeking passionate event volunteers to be part of Rockynats 06, a unique and exciting celebration in the heart of Rockhampton. With a wide variety of roles available and no experience necessary, it’s the perfect opportunity to get involved, meet great people, and help bring the festival to life.

Applications to volunteer for Rockynats 2026 are now open and close Friday 10 April 2026!

Click here to apply

Why Volunteer?

Volunteering is a fantastic way to get involved, give back to your community, and be part of something exciting. As a volunteer, you'll join a passionate and supportive team working together to deliver a memorable event. You'll gain valuable experience in event operations, build new skills, and make lasting connections with like-minded people.

The Perks!

Still undecided and wondering why you should volunteer for Rockynats? Volunteering provides you with the opportunity to develop your skills and meet like-minded people. Some additional benefits include:

  • FREE Access: Explore all the Rockynats Precincts using your exclusive Volunteer pass in your downtime!
  • FREE Rockynats Volunteer Shirt: Receive a Volunteer shirt to wear with pride and keep as a memento of your contribution.
  • FREE Rockynats pin: Receive a limited edition Rockynats pin.
  • Resume Boost: Gain valuable volunteer experience to enhance your resume and showcase your dedication to the community.
  • Training and Networking: Take advantage of training opportunities and network with fellow volunteers, expanding your skills and connections.
  • Short Shifts: Flexible volunteering with short shifts to suit your schedule, allowing you to enjoy the event while helping out.
  • Meals and drinks will be provided for those working a full day shift. Snacks and drinks will be provided to those doing a half day.

Roles AVAILABLE

FRONT OF HOUSE - TICKETING

This includes ensuring that guests are lined up in the correct lines, and that all patrons in the lines have their tickets ready, scanning of tickets, issuing wristbands. This role is required at each of our gates throughout the event precincts and at the camping grounds for check in.

FRONT OF HOUSE - GUEST SERVICES

There are a number of guest services roles and you could be enjoying one of the following, these roles include, but are not limited to,

Water taxi will be transporting our Sponsors, VIPs and Platinum ticket holder across the river, you will be assisting with patron line up, embarking and disembarking during high tide times and advising the queues when the last runs will be.

Shuttle bus locations require a friendly guest services volunteer to let patrons know when the next bus is coming, the stops it will take and looking after queues.

These roles are for those who love to interact with lots of people and enjoy being part of a team environment. Onsite training will be provided for any area that you are allocated.

EVENT SET UP

You will be responsible for helping set-up the event areas the week before Rockynats.

 

Personal Attributes we look for

  • A polite and outgoing attitude
  • Good communication skills
  • Great organisational skills
  • Excellent customer service
  • Confidence in speaking to groups
  • Ability to retain information and good sense of direction
  • Ability to undertake responsibilities unsupervised when required
  • Prior volunteer experience highly regarded

Questions?

If you have any questions or need help with the sign-up process, feel free to contact us at : rockynats@rrc.qld.gov.au

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