{"id":661,"date":"2022-12-12T18:18:01","date_gmt":"2022-12-12T08:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trainandhobbyshow.com.au\/main\/?page_id=661"},"modified":"2026-06-29T19:44:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T09:44:24","slug":"volunteering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.trainandhobbyshow.com.au\/main\/volunteering\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteering"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"661\" class=\"elementor elementor-661\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-54b5538e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"54b5538e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-57558804\" data-id=\"57558804\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-5a91bce elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5a91bce\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-b45a78b\" data-id=\"b45a78b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d292a1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d292a1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1>Volunteering at the show 2027<\/h1>\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: 15px; color: rgb(2, 1, 1); background-color: var( --e-global-color-92d2a47 );\"><b>Public Show<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(2, 1, 1); background-color: var( --e-global-color-92d2a47 );\">: Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th of March<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal;\"><b>Setup Days<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400;\">: Thursday 11th and Friday 12th March<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">SANDOWN RACECOURSE 591 \u2013 659 Princes Hwy Springvale VIC 3171&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"16px\",\"fontStyle\":\"normal\",\"fontWeight\":\"400\"}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} --><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">The Train and Hobby Show has been running for since 2007 at Sandown Racecourse. The show runs for 2 days and 2 days of setup. (1 day for pre- bump in and 1 day of bump in. During that time we have had over 500 exhibitors and 8 &#8211; 12 thousand people through the gates.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"16px\",\"fontStyle\":\"normal\",\"fontWeight\":\"400\"}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} --><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">With the continual expansion of exhibitors and growing attendance, we are always looking for suitable people to give us a hand to help put on the greatest hobby show in Australia. If you like the idea of being part of the show and gain some valuable experience in working at a major event, then apply now!<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"16px\",\"fontStyle\":\"normal\",\"fontWeight\":\"400\"}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"16px\",\"fontStyle\":\"normal\",\"fontWeight\":\"400\"}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} --><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">Some of the roles and duties you can expect are list out below.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontStyle\":\"normal\",\"fontWeight\":\"400\"}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-a37251d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a37251d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-57d2eb9\" data-id=\"57d2eb9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d4090d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d4090d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; 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font-weight: 400;\">There are many roles and duties available, some require more physical labour than others. Some require standing for long periods while others require you to be seated. There is always a job to do to keep you busy. We encourage people of all ages and abilities to apply.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontStyle\":\"normal\",\"fontWeight\":\"400\"}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} --><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">Joining the team at the Train and Hobby Show is as simple as filling in the form below or the online application. We will then assess your application and match it to our requirements. Once we have accepted your application we will contact you with the details you need.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontStyle\":\"normal\",\"fontWeight\":\"400\"}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} --><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">During the show most volunteers with be dealing with the general public and as such you will be the face of the show. This requires our volunteers to adhere to a high standard.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontStyle\":\"normal\",\"fontWeight\":\"400\"}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><strong>You must<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>be well presented (no holes or tears in clothes)<\/li>\n<li>have good customer service skills<\/li>\n<li>be punctual<\/li>\n<li>wear neat and comfy closed toe shoes<\/li>\n<li>be polite and courteous at all times<\/li>\n<li>be willing to assist with any matters that arise appropriately<\/li>\n<li>be 18 yo or over and have a current Working With Children Check<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You will be trained and issued with ID, HiVis vest and radio where required.<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>More information about the show can be found on our website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trainandhobbyshow.com.au\/main\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.TrainandHobbyshow.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested, please submit an application below.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontStyle\":\"normal\",\"fontWeight\":\"400\"}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7d67d58 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7d67d58\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e753f4d\" data-id=\"e753f4d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c998e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"4c998e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><iframe src=\"\nhttps:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1l7-btdatCBEZ3vNd01vcqI86Fzo3L8Wh2bPXUFQsCmo\/viewform?usp=sharing width=\"640\" height=\"2285\" frameborder=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\">Loading\u2026<\/iframe><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Volunteering at the show 2027 Public Show: Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th of March Setup Days: Thursday 11th and Friday 12th March SANDOWN RACECOURSE 591 \u2013 659 Princes Hwy Springvale VIC 3171&nbsp; The Train and Hobby Show has been running for since 2007 at Sandown Racecourse. 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