Join the ConCrew!
We are a 100% not-for-profit, volunteer run organization and our ConCrew is the heart of every FallCon Convention. We welcome you to volunteer for ConCrew36 during our Convention weekend, August 25 - 27, 2023. Join a team of friendly and enthusiastic folks who help foster an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere where all of our attendees can enjoy gaming together. We need your help as Game Librarians, Registration Cashiers and Assistants, FallCon Game Hosts, and more.
Share a shift as a parent-child team or with a friend! Our ConCrew is a diverse Convention community where you’ll find roles for a range of ages, skills and abilities.
PERKS:
- 50% off your FallCon admission
- FallCon 36 T - Shirt (Limited Edition for ConCrew only)
- ConCrew Appreciation Party and other FallCon volunteer events
REQUIREMENTS:
- Volunteer 7+ hours during the Convention (Aug 25 - 27, 2023)
- Attend a mandatory Orientation session (or a combined FallCon Game Host training + Orientation session if scheduled for an Open or Hosted Gaming shift) in late July/early August
- Agree to Volunteer Contract
Apply to Volunteer:
1. Buy Your Badge
You must buy your ConCrew badge before applying to Volunteer. They are located under the Volunteer section at the bottom of the "Get Your Badge" page. Your ConCrew badge must be for the same day(s) as your shifts. You are free to participate in any events of your choice during the rest of the time your badge covers when not on shift.
2. Fill out the Application Form
- Under the Volunteer menu, click on Available Shifts
- Preview the list of shifts, noting the ones you are interested in taking
- At the bottom of the Available Shifts page, click the “Apply to Volunteer” button
- Fill out the form completely, then click “Start Application”
- Review everything on your application form is correct, then click “Choose My Shifts”
3. Sign Up for Shifts
- You will now see the list of Available Shifts again. Find the ones you were interested in, and then click the “Volunteer” button beside them
- If you are not ready to choose your shift, you can go to "My Shifts" to select "Edit My Application" when you are ready
- If you would like to teach a game, follow the instructions below.
| How to sign up to teach games in the Hosted Gaming Area: | |
| We encourage our Game Hosts to run events with multiple copies of a game at the same time, in order to connect as many attendees to games as possible. If it's your first time volunteering to host a scheduled game as ConCrew, don't worry - training is provided! | |
| You can propose a game you would like to host by submitting your game idea here: Submit Events or by contacting Bonnie, our Programming Champion (events@fallcon.com). | |
| SUBMISSION TIPS: Plan enough time for set up, pack up, teach and a learning game. Set the number of tickets to be the maximum numbers of players who can attend your event; i.e. 16 tickets if you are hosting 4 tables of a 4-player game. Bonnie can help, if needed. | |
| A word of caution: It is quite tiring to teach 7+ hours of games. Consider balancing hosting with other ConCrew roles. |
4. Submit Application
- Once you have applied for the shifts you want, press the “Submit My Application” button
5. Wait for your confirmation email.
- You will receive an email from the system once you have been approved for a shift
- We will be reviewing and approving applications regularly, and most shifts will be first come first serve
- Shifts in Hosted Gaming will be added after the Programming Champion has approved and scheduled your Hosted Game.
- Some shifts may have more applicants than available spaces, so it’s possible you won’t be able to get your first choice of shifts
- Volunteers are required to work a minimum of 7 hours
6. View your Shifts:
- Under the Volunteer menu, click on "My Shifts": This page will show you the shifts you have applied to and their status
- Under the Attend menu, click on "My Schedule": This page will show you any events you are attending, as well as your shifts
7. Change your Requested Shifts
- Please email Amy at volunteering@fallcon.com
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact volunteering@fallcon.com and we will help you out!
