Volunteer Information

Volunteer Information

Our volunteer application is open! We are looking for volunteers to provide support with a variety of conference roles - registration, Writing Day, Unconference, stage support, catering, load out, and more.

Completing this form signs you up to volunteer. We will close the form once volunteer capacity is reached. Another form will be sent out once the speaker schedule is released mid-February.

Each individual must volunteer two assigned 3-4 for two or more 3-4 hour shifts receives a free ticket to the conference.

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Timeline:

  • Now - February 14: Volunteer applications open

  • February 14 - March 26: Volunteer schedule sign up open

  • End of March: Volunteer schedule emailed

Volunteer Roles

Writing Day

  • Assist the Writing Day coordinator, direct attendees to specific tables, and support writing day project leads with logistical questions.

Registration

  • Check in attendees, provide general information inquiries, answer venue questions, and field other requests or direct individuals to the correct staff member who can provide support.

Stage Support

  • Assist presenters while on stage - troubleshoot issues with slides, video, or audio portions of their presentation. Please apply for this role if you have some A/V knowledge; it is not required, but experience with different operating systems is a plus!

Unconference

  • Assist the Unconference coordinator, help folks sign up to host a session, maintain an updated schedule, direct individuals and groups to their tables, and keep tables looking neat.

Catering

  • Set up catering, replenish beverages and snacks, and notify venue staff of coffee refills and cleaning needs.

Venue Load Out

  • What’s more fun than setting things up? Taking them down! Load out conference set up and leave the conference hall better than we found it.

Will travel assistance be provided?

Unfortunately, we cannot offer travel assistance to volunteers. We encourage you to apply for the Opportunity Grant. View grant application here!

Contact katie@writethedocs.org with any additional questions.