[Zeth]

Got free time during the con and want to help out? Volunteering can use you! We always need people to help out with various things around the convention. Whether you do it for the free crash space, comped badge, or just to give back to the con that you love so much, we'll always appreciate you.

Benefits to volunteering include but are not limited to:

Free crash space- if you're 18 or older, work 6 hours per day, get a free place to sleep that night. This only applies to each specific person who works these hours, as we have limited space. You need to work the 6 hours each day that you'll want to use the room.
Rollover badge- work 16 hours total, get a free badge next year!!
LOVE AND ADORATION from DESPERATE STAFFERS who need YOUR HEROICALLY PROVIDED AID- <3 <3 <3


Also, a lot of staff starts out through volunteering- that's what I did! Get to know us and let us get to know you this way!

(sign-up sheet link removed as we'll be using a new sheet this next year) This form will let you let us know if you have any particular things you can do in particular- heavy lifting, working with tech stuff, etc.


Here are the official rules! READ THESE!

VOLUNTEERS RULES:

1. Keep the same time card for the whole day. DO NOT lose it.
2. Keep the same time card for the whole day. DO NOT lose it.
3. Wear your (ACen Issued) Badge when you are working. –No Exceptions–
4. Turn each Time Card in at the end of the day.
5. Always have an Authorized Staffer sign off on your Time Card.
6. Without a signature the time will not be credited to you.
7. If you do not turn in your Time Card with authorized signatures, your worked time will not count.
8. Must be at least 18 to be a Volunteer. You must show I.D. for proof of age. -No Exceptions-
9. Doing work for an Exhibitor will not count towards your Volunteer Time.

Do Not:
Use Registration Computers. (You are not allowed)
Take a Radio of any kind. (You have not been through I.R.T. Training)
Wear a (Black) Vest from the I.R.T. Department. (You have not been through I.R.T. Training)
Leave the convention grounds for a job. (A Staffer should be doing this, not you)
Show-up in Cosplay if you expect to do Volunteer Work.

Do:
Visit the Volunteers Office as much as you like for Fun –or- while looking/waiting for work.
Make time for Sleep. (Do Not sleep in the Lobby, if you need Crash Space work 6 hours)
Make time to Eat. (We do not feed you. This is your responsibility.)
Use the Google Voice Number, if you marked yes on the sign up form. A text can be sent to you when work is available. You can also text the number to find out if a Volunteer is needed.
HAVE FUN @ ACEN! = ) <(<) ~ * ~ <( )> ~ * ~ (>)>

If you think you are unable to do a job, say so. You do not have to do any job you do not think
you're capable of doing.
Notify someone so a replacement can be sent in your place.
Do not abandon your post. If you need a replacement, find someone with a radio to notify the Volunteers Department so a replacement can be sent.
If you do not know where a location/job is, ASK. We would rather have you know where you are going than have you be lost.

ABSOLUTELY NO:
DRUGS/ALCOHOL/WEAPONS OF ANY KIND AT ANY TIME.
In Any Crash Space Room. What-So-Ever. This includes any and all weapons and/or replicas purchased from an Exhibitor.
(If I.R.T. would have a problem with the item in question, Volunteers has a problem with it.)
In order to acquire Crash Space you must put in 6 hours per day for each night you need.
Respect other people’s property as you would want yours respected in return. We are not
responsible for lost or stolen items. Any items you leave unattended in the room,
you do so at your own risk.
ONLY VOLUNTEERS are allowed in Crash Space Rooms. No Friends who are Not Volunteers in
Volunteers Crash Space.
You Must Leave an I.D. If you take a Room Key. (Only you can be the one to return a key for your I.D.)
Crash Space Rooms are and will be inspected multiple times daily.


That said....any questions?

This post has been edited by Zeth: 13 April 2012 - 12:06 PM

[spazzypyro]

Where do we sign up ?
confused haha

[Zeth]

We don't have a sign-up sheet for next year yet, but when we do get one, I'll be making a post about it and putting it into the OP.

[KayatoKun]

If you sign up for IRT do you stay in the crash space room? I can't afford a hotel room this coming year, only a badge so I don't wanna sign up yet unless I know for sure if I have a place to stay..

[Zeth]

Do you mean you're actually working IRT staff proper? If you do, you'd get staff space- this thread is about con-goer volunteers, which are something different.

[Bloo09]

If you are actually on IRT staff and not a volunteer hoping to help IRT you would need to confirm rooming with your department head. Rooming is not guaranteed to all staff. Most departments will room you if you could not attend the convention otherwise though.

[Angel]

KayatoKun, on 18 October 2011 - 01:37 PM, said:

If you sign up for IRT do you stay in the crash space room? I can't afford a hotel room this coming year, only a badge so I don't wanna sign up yet unless I know for sure if I have a place to stay..

IRT has it's own sign-up and does not go through The Acen Volunteers Department. You can find this under the Help Wanted Section.

[Angel]

spazzypyro, on 12 August 2011 - 05:37 PM, said:

Where do we sign up ?
confused haha

The Sign-Up Form will be Up-and-Running soon! Are you ready!?!?!?!

[sakurathekeyblademaster]

If I can, I'd like to help you guys out for next year too^_^ Since this year was awesome!

[Angel]

Hi Everyone!

If you would like to sign up for the Volunteers Department at Acen, you can find the link in the signature.

If you would like to sign up for something NEW at ACEN...

Check out the Set-Up/Tear-Down Team!

(Also see the other Thread {Set-Up/Tear-Down Team} for questions or comments)


And/or Write me directly at Volunteers-Departmenthead@acen.org

Can't wait! = )

[Angel]

Happy Holidays Everyone! I hope everyone had fun! Who's Ready for Acen 15?!?!?!?! = )

[ash5608]

Had fun the last time I'm going to do it again this year,but one question how do I get my comp badge for this year.

[Angel]

ash5608, on 27 January 2012 - 12:10 PM, said:

Had fun the last time I'm going to do it again this year,but one question how do I get my comp badge for this year.

I am so Happy to hear (read) ;-D that you had fun last year! Even better, your going to do it again this year!

To answer your question, I would like you to e-mail me directly. = )

A Comp Badge is a badge that you get from a friend or family member on staff.

In a private e-mail write to: volunteers-departmenthead@acen.org and tell me your real name there and I can look up your file from last year. = )



For everyone else, if you volunteered last year and have any questions e-mail volunteers-departmenthead@acen.org = )

[Angel]

VOLUNTEERS RULES:

1. Keep the same time card for the whole day. DO NOT lose it.
2. Keep the same time card for the whole day. DO NOT lose it.
3. Wear your (ACen Issued) Badge when you are working. –No Exceptions–
4. Turn each Time Card in at the end of the day.
5. Always have an Authorized Staffer sign off on your Time Card.
6. Without a signature the time will not be credited to you.
7. If you do not turn in your Time Card with authorized signatures, your worked time will not count.
8. Must be at least 18 to be a Volunteer. You must show I.D. for proof of age. -No Exceptions-
9. Doing work for an Exhibitor will not count towards your Volunteer Time.

Do Not:
Use Registration Computers. (You are not allowed)
Take a Radio of any kind. (You have not been through I.R.T. Training)
Wear a (Black) Vest from the I.R.T. Department. (You have not been through I.R.T. Training)
Leave the convention grounds for a job. (A Staffer should be doing this, not you)
Show-up in Cosplay if you expect to do Volunteer Work.

Do:
Visit the Volunteers Office as much as you like for Fun –or- while looking/waiting for work.
Make time for Sleep. (Do Not sleep in the Lobby, if you need Crash Space work 6 hours)
Make time to Eat. (We do not feed you. This is your responsibility.)
Use the Google Voice Number, if you marked yes on the sign up form. A text can be sent to you when work is available. You can also text the number to find out if a Volunteer is needed.
HAVE FUN @ ACEN! = ) <(<) ~ * ~ <( )> ~ * ~ (>)>

If you think you are unable to do a job, say so. You do not have to do any job you do not think
your capable of doing.
Notify someone so a replacement can be sent in your place.
Do not abandon your post. If you need a replacement, find someone with a radio to notify the Volunteers Department so a replacement can be sent.
If you do not know where a location/job is, ASK. We would rather have you know where you are going than have you be lost.

ABSOLUTELY NO:
DRUGS/ALCOHOL/WEAPONS OF ANY KIND AT ANY TIME.
In Any Crash Space Room. What-So-Ever. This includes any and all weapons and/or replicas purchased from an Exhibitor.
(If I.R.T. would have a problem with the item in question, Volunteers has a problem with it.)
In order to acquire Crash Space you must put in 6 hours per day for each night you need.
Respect other people’s property as you would want yours respected in return. We are not
responsible for lost or stolen items. Any items you leave unattended in the room,
you do so at your own risk.
ONLY VOLUNTEERS are allowed in Crash Space Rooms. No Friends who are Not Volunteers in
Volunteers Crash Space.
You Must Leave an I.D. If you take a Room Key. (Only you can be the one to return a key for your I.D.)
Crash Space Rooms are and will be inspected multiple times daily.

Again, any and all help we can get Sunday afternoon/evening would be Great! = )

[Zeth]

I may not be in this department this year, but since it doesn't seem there's been a new thread made, I've still been looking at this one and since i still love you guys, I have put the new rules in the first post for new readers

[NINA MUSTANG]

i would lobve to help in anyway i can.i belong to the yahoo group and facebook group.i can keep track of names or get stuff for people.but it's my first time so i would need help to get around and show mew where to go.i'm trying to get transportation.