My Volunteer Experience: Photography Team

Photo courtesy of David Needham

Volunteering at events is the best way to get to know people in a community. Contribute a little time and you’ll have an opportunity to interact with event organizers, speakers, and attendees in a really powerful way. I’m here today to invite you to volunteer for WordCamp US 2018 – you won’t regret it.

I’m fairly new to the WordPress community and 2017 was my first opportunity to volunteer for WCUS. I served on the Photography Team for nearly the entire event and it was a blast. The team had extraordinary leadership and we arrived at WCUS with a solid plan and process. I knew what to expect and how I would be contributing.

Photo Credit: David Needham, WordCamp US 2017

It doesn’t matter how you contribute – any position you can help with is worthwhile. The great thing about working on the Photography Team is that our hard work is rewarding long after the event is over. It’s gratifying see my photos being used on this website and promotions on Twitter because I know my effort made a difference. I tried to capture volunteers in my photos so that their work would live on too!

Photo Credit: David Needham, WordCamp US 2017

I try to volunteer whenever I can. I even have volunteering to thank for my first full-time job in web development! There are only a few days left to volunteer for WCUS 2018, so sign up today.

PERKS OF VOLUNTEERING FOR WCUS

WordCamp US wouldn’t be possible without hard work from people just like you. In addition to our undying gratitude, WCUS volunteers get:

  • Free WCUS Admission – Admission includes two days of sessions, contributor day, lunch all three days, a t-shirt and other exclusive swag, and admission to the afterparty.
  • A volunteer t-shirt – In addition to the t-shirt that comes with your WCUS ticket, you’ll get a special volunteer t-shirt to wear during your shift(s).
  • An invitation to the volunteer party – The night before WCUS starts, you’ll be invited to join all of the other amazing volunteers for a night of food, fun, and socializing.

If you’re interested in volunteering, fill out our volunteer application by 11:59p.m. CDT (-5 GMT) on July 31st and we’ll be in touch. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.