Community
Meet people you'd otherwise only see in Slack. The volunteer crew bonds fast — it's a built-in friend group.
Call for Volunteers
Volunteer at WordCamp US 2026
Applications close June 15. Free ticket included. Minimum commitment is two half-days or one full day. Volunteer schedules go out by July 6.
Why volunteer
Four reasons volunteers come back year after year
Give back
WordCamp US exists because the community shows up. Volunteering is a direct way to keep that engine running.
Behind the scenes
Access to speakers, sponsors, and organizers you wouldn't get as a regular attendee. The room behind the room.
Free ticket
Volunteers get a complimentary ticket to all four days. Access to every session when you're not on shift.
Time commitment
Two half-days minimum. Most volunteers do more.
Half-day shifts are 5 hours — morning or afternoon
Sunday Aug 16 is Contributor Day (lighter volunteer load). Monday Aug 17 is Showcase Day (moderate). Tuesday Aug 18 and Wednesday Aug 19 are the main conference days (busiest). Wednesday evening is the social.
You pick your availability on the application; the Volunteer squad assembles the schedule based on role preferences and shifts. Schedules go out by July 6.
Volunteer roles
Three role categories — ten roles to pick from
Attendee Services
Registration Desk · General Floor Help · Swag Distribution
Front-of-house roles. You're the friendly face when attendees arrive and the person they ask when they need help.
Room Staff
Room Monitor · Speaker Wrangler · AV / Tech Support
Inside the session rooms. You make sure talks start on time, mics work, and speakers feel supported.
Special / Events
Sponsor Liaison · Social Event Support · Contributor Day Coordination
Higher-context roles for returning volunteers. Coordinating sponsor activations, the Wednesday social, or Contributor Day teams.
What happens after you apply
The volunteer timeline
1
Apply
Fill out the application below. Include availability, role preferences, and any constraints.
2
Schedule assembly
Volunteer squad builds the schedule based on your availability + role preferences. Some adjustment is normal — we work with you.
3
Schedule shared
You get your shift assignments. Free ticket activated.
4
Volunteer training call
One 60-min call covering venue layout, role specifics, and Q&A. Recorded for those who can't attend live.
5
Show up
Check in with the Volunteer captain at the start of each shift. Have a great time. Sessions in between shifts.
Application
Apply to volunteer
The application takes about 5-10 minutes. You can update availability after submission by emailing us@wordcamp.org. Deadline: June 15, end of day Pacific time.
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