Volunteering at Anthrocon
Anthrocon is made possible by the help of volunteers - every department is comprised of staff and volunteers pooling their different and unique skill sets to make sure things run smoothly, and the best they can.
Volunteer positions
Some examples of at-convention volunteering could include:
- Logistics and set-up/tear-down
- Registration helpers
- Art Show and Artist Alley helpers
- Fursuit team helpers
- Safety and Crowd Control
Are there requirements to be a volunteer/staff?
You must have a valid convention registration and be at least 18 years old to volunteer at Anthrocon. We cannot accept any individual below the age of 18 for several reasons - however, if you are a minor and someone you are with over the age of 18 (such as a parent) would like to volunteer, they are more than welcome to.
For staff roles, there may be additional requirements before being accepted for a Staff role. Details will be provided to those that qualify.
Incentives for volunteering
While we can’t pay our volunteers for their service, we can at least try to make your efforts worthwhile. You will be given a timesheet and a ribbon when you sign up, and as you work, we will ask you to keep track of your hours and return the timesheet to Room 309 of the convention center. The more you help us out, the more rewards you’ll get:
- Six (6) hours during the convention: We’ll give you a food or snack voucher.
- Twelve (12) hours during the convention: We will give you a free Anthrocon T-shirt.
- Eighteen (18) hours: We will give you a complimentary membership to Anthrocon next year.
Contact the volunteers team
If you have questions or ideas for volunteering, we’d love to hear from you!
- Volunteer Email - If you’re looking for information on how or what you could be involved with, let us know by emailing us!
- At the convention - in our Convention Operations office, which is Room 309 in the convention center.
- Telegram Channel - When there is a need for volunteers, announcements will be made here.
- Discord Server - Announcements for volunteers will also be made here.