Shibaricon Volunteer Information

We will begin accepting volunteer applications for Shibaricon 2011 in November 2010.

Volunteering is a great way to support Shibaricon Join us for a few hours or for the whole weekend. Hardship passes available. See application for details.

We want our volunteers to be able to enjoy Shibaricon. Every effort will be made to ensure you are able to attend classes you want, have fun, make friends and play. Being part of the Shibaricon volunteer team is FUN, most of our past volunteers have loved it and return every year!

Volunteer Types

1. Goodwill: You can volunteer for couple hours (or as much as you want) to help make Shibaricon the best conference ever out of the kindness of your own heart. If you wish to be a goodwill volunteer, please check the box on the registration form and someone will contact you.

2. Hardship: If you would like to attend but can not afford the cost of the event you will be required to work 18 hours throughout the event or 12 hours plus either set-up and / or break-down. Please contact us for further clarification. If you are interested in being a hardship volunteer, please fill out the application.

WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING VOLUNTEERS FOR 2010. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO APPLIED!

Note: If you register as a volunteer and do not show up to the event or check in to the event and do not check in with the Onsite Volunteer Coordinator you will be banned from volunteering in the future. All Shibaricon volunteers depend on each other to be able to enjoy the event. Please remember that if you are scheduled to volunteer and do not show up someone who does show up might have to miss a class or work longer hours to cover for you.

Shibaricon Volunteer Positions

Medical
Preferable experience includes a medical background (EMT, paramedic, nurse, doctor, etc), knowledge of basic first aid, CPR. Individuals in this position will be expected to maintain incident reports.

Registration
Preferable experience includes administrative support or office management. Registration volunteers will check in attendees, distribute conference information, and serve as a point of contact for attendee queries. Skills required are attention to detail and the ability to solve problems under pressure while remaining calm and pleasant. Handling chaos with grace and diplomacy and thinking on your feet is very important in this position.

Convention Operations
These volunteers will assist the Facilities Coordinators and other Shibaricon staff  with a variety of duties.  Responsibilities will include resetting of play space and classrooms, assembling equipment, assisting attendees, running errands and other duties as assigned. Applicants should be able to lift 40 lbs. comfortably and stand for long periods of time.

Merchandise Sales
Preferable experience includes a background in retail or any other occupation involving cash handling and customer service. These volunteers will be responsible for managing inventory and cash handling at the Shibaricon merchandise table.

Pre-Event Project Assistants (Tues-Thurs)
Preferable experience includes administrative support or special events coordination.
Applicants interested in these positions should be local to the Chicago area and must be available to come to the hotel on Tues, Wed and Thurs prior to the event. Responsibilities may include running errands, merchandise inventory, preparing registration materials, various administrative tasks and other duties as assigned. A limited number of positions are available.

Please note that volunteer demo bottoms will not qualify for hardship status. If you are interested in serving as a demo bottom for the event please email us.