{"id":123,"date":"2026-05-16T02:41:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T02:41:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/promptlesswp.com\/demo\/?page_id=123"},"modified":"2026-05-16T13:18:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T13:18:32","slug":"volunteer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/promptlesswp.com\/demo\/get-involved\/volunteer","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- aisb-content-start -->\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call for Volunteers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volunteer at WordCamp US 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications close June 15. Free ticket included. Minimum commitment is two half-days or one full day. Volunteer schedules go out by July 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why volunteer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Four reasons volunteers come back year after year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meet people you&#039;d otherwise only see in Slack. The volunteer crew bonds fast \u2014 it&#039;s a built-in friend group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Give back<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordCamp US exists because the community shows up. Volunteering is a direct way to keep that engine running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Behind the scenes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access to speakers, sponsors, and organizers you wouldn&#039;t get as a regular attendee. The room behind the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free ticket<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volunteers get a complimentary ticket to all four days. Access to every session when you&#039;re not on shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Time commitment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two half-days minimum. Most volunteers do more.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Half-day shifts are 5 hours \u2014 morning or afternoon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volunteer roles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Three role categories \u2014 ten roles to pick from<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attendee Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registration Desk \u00b7 General Floor Help \u00b7 Swag DistributionFront-of-house roles. You&#039;re the friendly face when attendees arrive and the person they ask when they need help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Room Staff<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Room Monitor \u00b7 Speaker Wrangler \u00b7 AV \/ Tech SupportInside the session rooms. You make sure talks start on time, mics work, and speakers feel supported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special \/ Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sponsor Liaison \u00b7 Social Event Support \u00b7 Contributor Day CoordinationHigher-context roles for returning volunteers. Coordinating sponsor activations, the Wednesday social, or Contributor Day teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What happens after you apply<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The volunteer timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fill out the application below. Include availability, role preferences, and any constraints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Schedule assembly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volunteer squad builds the schedule based on your availability + role preferences. Some adjustment is normal \u2014 we work with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Schedule shared<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You get your shift assignments. Free ticket activated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Volunteer training call<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One 60-min call covering venue layout, role specifics, and Q&amp;A. Recorded for those who can&#039;t attend live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Show up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check in with the Volunteer captain at the start of each shift. Have a great time. Sessions in between shifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Application<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apply to volunteer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions about volunteering?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Volunteer squad answers questions before the deadline.<\/p>\n\n<!-- aisb-content-end -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. Jump to application Why volunteer Four reasons volunteers come back year after year Community Meet people you&#8217;d otherwise only see in Slack. 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