Volunteer

We’d love to have you join our team! Training will be provided for these positions, and a willingness to learn and be flexible, prompt and reliable are appreciated. Kindness is a must. Fill out our Volunteer Survey with your interest, a little bit about yourself and any relevant experience (though none is necessary!). Thanks for helping to make Can*Con possible!

Volunteer Duties:

Registration Desk: Help people register for the con and sign in (pre-registration, registration at the door). Answer questions about membership fees, direct attendees to panel rooms, general questions about the convention. Reports to the onsite coordinator.

Runner: Run small errands, relay messages, guide attendees, etc., as needed by volunteer coordinator and planning committee. May be asked to provide assistance to registration staff.

Driver: Drive special guests (pick up or return to airport) or pick up supplies. Requires a vehicle and license.

Salon E and Salon F Host: Introduce yourself to the moderators. Make sure individuals with accessibility devices or needs can easily get to the front of the room (reserved seating marked). Make sure panelists have water (tell registration desk if there is no more water). Once room is full (some standing is okay, but not blocking the aisles), put sign beside door and monitor door. Give Five Minutes of Doom signal at quarter to the hour.

Salon B, C and D Host: Three smaller rooms, so go between them all. Introduce yourself to the moderators. Make sure individuals with accessibility devices or needs can easily get to the front of the room (reserved seating marked). Make sure panelists have water (tell registration desk if there is no more water). Once room is full (some standing is okay, but not blocking the aisles), put sign beside door and monitor door. Give Five Minutes of Doom signal at quarter to the hour.

Hauler: Lift and carry at times heavy things such as helping publishers set up in exhibitors’ room or for parties.

Blue Pencil, Pitch Session, etc Herder: Keep flow of participants moving, smoothly, and make sure sessions aren’t interrupted.

Con Suite: Hang out in the con suite and keep things tidy, snacks filed, coffee flowing, etc., aiding Con Suite manager.

Tech Support: Aiding Tech Lead, assist with moving and hooking up laptops, projectors, etc., for guests’ presentations; troubleshoot technical difficulties where possible.

Tear Down: Stick around at the end of the convention and help clean and pack up registration, exhibitors’ room, con suite, panel rooms, etc.

If you need help at any time, ask registration or a committee member wearing a black “STAFF” ribbon.

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