{"id":2669,"date":"2024-05-02T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/?page_id=2669"},"modified":"2024-05-02T10:47:20","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T17:47:20","slug":"volunteering-at-wordcamp-us-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/volunteering-at-wordcamp-us-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteering at WordCamp US 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Without volunteers, we wouldn\u2019t have WordCamps. Volunteers are the heart of WordCamps and their contributions are vital to the success of these events thanks to their their volunteered time, skills, and energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We would love for you to join our team of volunteers! There are no special requirements to volunteer. From lead organizers to speakers to Contributor Day collaborators, WordCamps around the globe only happen because of our community of volunteers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, find a bit about volunteering for WordCamp US as well as the volunteer roles available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/apply-to-volunteer-at-wordcamp-us-2024\/#volunteer-roles\">Volunteer roles and responsibilities<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/call-for-volunteers\/\">Apply to volunteer<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-can-apply\"><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WordCamp US (WCUS) is looking for volunteers who have technical and non-technical backgrounds. Newcomers to WordPress and WordCamps are always welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A diverse set of volunteers bring fresh perspectives and fosters cultural exchange that makes everyone feel safe and welcome at a WordCamp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every volunteer has different talents. Maybe you\u2019re interested in helping greet people at the registration desk, emceeing a panel to introduce our speakers, welcoming newcomers at the community table, or in one of the many other areas of need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can be certain there is a volunteer role that could use your help! And in return for your generous help, you\u2019ll receive some benefits as well, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fun and camaraderie: Working alongside other passionate volunteers creates a sense of camaraderie and fosters a fun, engaging environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Giving back: As WordCamps are community-driven events, volunteering is a way for individuals to give back to the community, contribute to its growth, and support the open-source movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Networking: WordCamps are ideal platforms to meet like-minded individuals, professionals, and experts from the WordPress community. Volunteering can help build meaningful connections and expand one\u2019s professional network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free WCUS ticket: In addition to the other benefits listed above, your ticket to WCUS will be completely covered by us! So when you\u2019re not listed on the schedule, you can participate in the WordCamp by attending sessions, speaking to sponsors, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To be part of the Volunteers team, we do ask you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be kind, respectful, helpful, and work well with others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep a positive attitude<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/code-of-conduct\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"20\">Code of Conduct<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Help us create a welcoming, fun, and friendly atmosphere!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-does-the-time-commitment-look-like\"><strong>What does the time commitment look like? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is flexible but we do ask for a minimum commitment of two half days or one full day for volunteering. This leaves you with plenty of time to fully enjoy WordCamp US as an attendee. You&#8217;re welcome to volunteer more than that too. (Thank you!) When you apply to volunteer, you&#8217;ll share your availability for volunteering with us. Your availability will be used to create the volunteer schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"so-what-s-next-i-m-ready-to-get-started\"><strong>So, what&#8217;s next? I&#8217;m ready to get started! <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ready to join the fun as a volunteer? Just click the <strong>Apply to volunteer<\/strong> button below and fill out the form \u2013 it\u2019s that easy!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you\u2019ve applied, you will see a message that shows that we received your application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rest assured, your application is in good hands! We\u2019re excited to review it and ensure it aligns with the selection criteria we shared with you. Our team will carefully assess your application, and we appreciate the effort you\u2019ve put into applying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our awesome team will review your application ASAP.&nbsp; Applicants will be notified by <strong>July 15th<\/strong> at the latest. You will receive a notification whether you were selected as a volunteer or not.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Can\u2019t wait to have you on board!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> The Call for Volunteers closes on <strong>July 1st, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note that we have a separate application for photographers this year. The Call for Photographers will open soon. Stay tuned!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/call-for-volunteers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply to volunteer<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We realize you may wish to adjust your volunteering commitment if you\u2019re unable to attend WCUS or if you apply to speak at WCUS and are selected as a speaker. Regardless, please apply as a volunteer now if you believe you will be attending and you want to donate your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can make final adjustments to your volunteer hours as necessary closer to the event date if your travel plans change. Likewise, if you\u2019ve applied to be a speaker and are selected, your volunteer hours will be changed to accommodate your new schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We thank you for your interest in volunteering! We \u2764\ufe0f our volunteers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"important-dates\">Important dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Call for Volunteers opens<\/td><td>May 2nd<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Call for Volunteers closes<\/td><td>July 1st<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Applicants notified<\/td><td>July 15th<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Volunteer schedule shared with volunteers<\/td><td>August 15th<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"volunteer-roles\"><strong>Volunteer roles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are lots of different ways to volunteer at WordCamp US! Curious about the available volunteer roles? Check out the list below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/volunteering-at-wordcamp-us-2024\/#volunteer-roles\">Volunteer roles<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/volunteering-at-wordcamp-us-2024\/#attendee-services\">Attendee Services<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/volunteering-at-wordcamp-us-2024\/#accessibility-support\">Accessibility Support<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/volunteering-at-wordcamp-us-2024\/#information-desk-lost-found\">Information Desk &amp; Lost\/Found<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/volunteering-at-wordcamp-us-2024\/#registration-desk\">Registration Desk<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/volunteering-at-wordcamp-us-2024\/#swag-station\">Swag Station<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/volunteering-at-wordcamp-us-2024\/#room-staff\">Room Staff<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/volunteering-at-wordcamp-us-2024\/#emcee-track-lead\">Emcee &amp; track lead<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/volunteering-at-wordcamp-us-2024\/#time-keeper\">Time keeper<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/volunteering-at-wordcamp-us-2024\/#speaker-assistant\">Speaker assistant<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/volunteering-at-wordcamp-us-2024\/#room-guard\">Room guard<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/volunteering-at-wordcamp-us-2024\/#other-special-volunteer-roles\">Other \/ Special volunteer roles <\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/volunteering-at-wordcamp-us-2024\/#runner\">Runner<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/volunteering-at-wordcamp-us-2024\/#lunchtime-support\">Lunchtime support<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/volunteering-at-wordcamp-us-2024\/#greeters-roamers\">Greeters\/Roamers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/volunteering-at-wordcamp-us-2024\/#contributor-day-volunteers\">Contributor Day Help Staff<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"attendee-services\"><strong>Attendee Services<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"accessibility-support\"><strong>Accessibility Support<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"accessibility-support\">Your job is to support attendees with extra needs, including those with disabilities or requiring assistance in specific venue areas. Familiarize yourself with wheelchair-accessible spots like elevators and access routes to Tracks or Workshops. Your role isn\u2019t confined; you might also help volunteers with diverse accessibility needs to navigate the venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"information-desk-lost-found\"><strong>Information Desk &amp; Lost\/Found<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be responsible for providing information to the attendees regarding the entire WCUS event. This could include information in relation to the venue areas, the tracks \u2013 even the schedule of events \u2013 these are just a few of the questions you will might be asked to answer. But don\u2019t worry, you\u2019re not expected to have all of the answers but being able to assist in any possible way would be perfect \u2013 and where you don\u2019t know the answer, having the initiative to ask the relevant team and\/or organizer for guidance. This role will also involve supporting with the collation of lost &amp; found items and be responsible for safeguarding them until the responsible person comes for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"registration-desk\"><strong>Registration Desk<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll have the exciting opportunity to be among the first faces our attendees encounter, warmly greeting them as they arrive at the conference. Your main responsibilities will include offering essential information to visitors and ensuring smooth badge distribution\/printing for attendees, volunteers, and speakers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"swag-station\"><strong>Swag Station<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be responsible for the distribution of free swag to our visitors. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unbox boxes of swag and set up swag table. Restock swag table as needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give swag to attendees and check attendance records once completed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"room-staff\"><strong>Room Staff<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"emcee-track-lead\"><strong>Emcee &amp; track lead<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be announcing speakers and transitions between sessions. You will be provided a script with speaker bios. Introduce yourself to the speaker and ask about special requests as well as check bio and name pronunciation. You will also act as a lead for your assigned room. You will make sure all room volunteers are in their position and performing assigned tasks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"time-keeper\"><strong>Time keeper<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Communicate with the speakers and emcee about time limits\/schedule. Coordinate with Track Lead and ensure that talks start and end on time. Explain to speaker how\/when you will show \u2018remaining time\u2019 cards during their session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"speaker-assistant\"><strong>Speaker assistant<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Get to know speakers, introduce yourself to your speaker, and find speakers about 60 minutes before their talk. Show speaker the room they will be speaking in as well as the speaker room (green room). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"room-guard\"><strong>Room guard<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Open room doors after session, greet attendees as they enter, close doors when session starts, and help keep noise down around the room during the session.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other-special-volunteer-roles\"><strong>Other \/ Special volunteer roles <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"runner\"><strong>Runner<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This role will involve supporting our volunteers and bringing them everything they might need during their shifts while they are unable to leave their post. This could be water and\/or eating, personal items and belongings from the volunteers\u2019 room, an additional chair or required\/additional equipment for their shift. You will be a \u2018runner\u2019 during your shift and therefore may be moving around the venue for long periods of time. You\u2019ll be reporting to a Volunteers Team organizer and this will involve communicating with them through our preferred platform (Slack), therefore you\u2019ll need to have a mobile device with you. Additionally, you may need to reply to requests from your volunteer colleagues in the Volunteers Slack channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lunchtime-support\"><strong>Lunchtime support<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a limited in length shift (i.e. special shift). Your role will be to allow attendees to proceed to the lunch area in a controlled manner. You\u2019ll need to know where the serving stations are located and assist visitors locating where specific food types are being served (for example, Halal, Vegetarian alternatives, etc)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"greeters-roamers\"><strong>Greeters\/Roamers<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Volunteers Team organizers will place roamers in stations to help direct traffic. Help attendees find their way around and answer attendee questions. Greet attendees and help create a fun and positive atmosphere. Fill in as needed as things come up during the event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contributor-day-volunteers\"><strong>Contributor Day Help Staff: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run registration desk during Contributor Day. 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