Volunteer Registration is now OPEN!
HMGS is always looking for Volunteers to help at our shows.
Please consider helping in one of the Volunteer positions that are available for July 15-29, 2026 - Historicon® 2026.
We offer the following rewards levels for your volunteering time:
20 Hours
- Volunteer T-shirt
- A badge to the show
- Vouchers (can be used for certain food items or with participating exhibitors in Exhibit Hall)
- ½ of a room (you will be sharing a room with another volunteer so bring a friend or family member to volunteer with you)
10 Hours
- Volunteer T-shirt
- A badge to the show
- Vouchers (can be used for certain food items or with participating Exhibit Hall Vendors)
5 Hours
- Volunteer T-shirt
- A badge to the show
We need people to staff the following areas:
- Exhibit Hall (lifting up to 50 pounds/walking) – Duties include: helping Exhibitors at check-in by providing badges; assisting in loading/unloading; resolving issues; assisting Exhibitors during exhibit hall hours
- Events Help Desk (walking and computer skills) – Duties include: assisting attendees with choosing Events on a computer; answering general attendee questions, e.g., helping them find Events; assisting Event Hosts with issues; collecting fill rate data
- Registration (computer skills) – Duties include: computer skills for onsite Registration; assisting pre-registered Attendees with the “print-on-demand” badge system; handing out t-shirts and convention bags
If you are interested in volunteering, apply here - or think you might be and want more information, please contact Historicon's Assistant Convention Director, at assistantcd@historicon.org and I look forward to working with you.
Brenda Zartman
Historicon 2026 Assistant CD
Disclaimer: You may be required to wear a brightly colored orange T-shirt while you are volunteering.
PLEASE NOTE: Some positions require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and/or spend a significant amount of time walking. Registration requires computer skills.
