Volunteers

Why should I volunteer?

• Our gratitude!  Truly, U-Con can’t succeed without the hard work and loyal support of our volunteers. Year after year, our volunteers make U-Con very special.
  
• We only ask a little..  We try to ask for only a little of your time to ensure that you still have plenty of gaming time.
• We’re fun! We at U-Con like to think so, but we try to keep our volunteer demands light, so that you’ll come back for more.
• Meet new, exciting people! If you’re new to U-Con or gaming cons, volunteering is a great way to meet other gamers.
• Contributing to U-Con feels great! There is a real feeling of pride in giving back to your gaming community. Trust us, you won’t regret it.
• Loot! Discounted or comped badge.

Volunteer Incentives

• For 8+ hours of volunteering: $20 volunteer badge, good for the whole show (most events included)
• For 16+ hours of volunteering : Free volunteer badge good for the whole show (most events included). In addition, this year (2023) for those who volunteer for 16+ hours, we will provide 48-hour-early access to event sign-ups

We typically work in 2-hour increments, so it’s possible to split up your volunteering into several blocks or do it all at once. The volunteer coordinator will work with you to schedule your volunteer hours. At the start of your shift, we’ll provide you with a volunteer badge.

Some Example Assignments

• Auction Volunteer – Assist sellers with filling out seller sheets, move completed items to display tables. Prep queue by moving next items to auction block, move sold items into holding area for each buyer.
• Setup and Teardown – Requires lifting and pulling carts. Moving equipment and stock to and from the storage area or vehicles. Setting up or collecting table numbers and schedules.
• Registration Volunteer – Staffing the registration desk and assisting customers, supervised by a staff member. Assist our guests and game groups and ensure that water stations are filled and ready. Requires moving between rooms and floors.
• Games Library Volunteer – Managing games library, including checkin and checkout of games. Must be able to lift and move board games.

Concerned you can’t do a job but still want to help?  No problem.  We can work with your skills and limitations.

 

Any questions or just ready to help out?
Send us an email, Our volunteer coordinator can help you!