Ak-Sar-Ben's River City Rodeo & Stock Show is always looking for volunteers to help with our event.  It is only with the help of our valued volunteers that our event remains successful year-after-year. If you are looking for a family-friendly volunteer opportunity that is a fun time - then look no further than the River City Rodeo & Stock Show!

To volunteer for 2012 Ak-Sar-Ben's River City Rodeo & Stock Show, check back in Summer 2012

Our 2012 Volunteer Handbook will explain event procedures, activities and all about being an ARCR volunteer and will be available early Summer 2012!

We can't thank our volunteers enough! They helped make ARCR 2011 a great community event. We couldn't have done it without them!

Congratulations to the 2011 Ak-Sar-Ben's River City Rodeo & Stock Show Volunteers of the Year:

Michael Gooch - General ARCR Volunteer of the Year - At its beginning at ARCR, the chess competition drew 40 competitors from the local area.  In 2011, the competition drew 123 players on 29 teams from 3 states, turning it into one of the premier competitions in the Midwest.  And with a special internationally-known chess czar on-hand to meet and work with the youngsters involved, Michael and his group have positioned Omaha & ARCR to potentially host a national chess tournament in Omaha again, something that hasn’t been done since 1959.

Mary Hagge - ARCR Rodeo Committee Volunteer of the Year - The Rodeo Committee has benefited by this individuals leadership, tenacity, fairness, passion and above all a willingness to do what it takes, often giving generously of time, talent and treasure. What sets this volunteer apart is an ability to create a positive environment for our rodeo competitors despite the challenges of weather, location, and yes even health papers.She has a giving heart, adventurous spirit, and a willingness to do what it takes to make a difference, and yes even her ability to make a parking lot feel like home.

Jim Mueller - Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Stock Show Volunteer of the Year -  Jim is an extension educator in Platte County in Columbus Nebraska. Jim has been a volunteer for the stock show since 1975. He has helped in nearly every area of the show. When he first started, he volunteered on the sheep crew for about 10 years, and then moved to the Beef show. He has been the broiler show superintendent for the past 13 years and has just begun serving as the Co-Meat Goat Superintendent. He also helps on the horse crew and has been in charge of numbering all of the pens and tie-outs for longer than even he can remember. One of his fondest memories was helping for several years in preparing the meat for the purple ribbon auction.  Jim spends about 9 days in town helping with the show, but it’s his support during the off season that really meant the most to us this year. 

2011 Ak-Sar-Ben's River City Rodeo & Stock Show:

• ARCR Volunteers Involved: over 600
• ARCR Volunteer Hours Worked: nearly 9,000