We really appreciate our volunteers' willingness to help SELF be a memorable event and run smoothly. We could not produce SELF without the help and dedication of our volunteer staff. We hope you have an enjoyable time and that you come back for many years to enjoy and experience SELF!  Thank you for your interest in volunteering at SELF! 

Volunteer Discounts:

Volunteer discounts are based on a Basic Weekend Package. However, volunteers are still eligible to purchase add-ons during registration. Please make sure any shifts you sign up to work do not conflict with any add-on you purchase.

• 4 Volunteer Hours = 25% discount off the Basic Weekend Package price on the date of registration.
• 8 Volunteer Hours = 50% discount off the Basic Weekend Package price on the date of registration.
• 12 Volunteer Hours = 100% discount off the Basic Weekend Package price on the date of registration.

**This does not apply to yearly opening kickoff discounted pricing**
Regular cancellation policies apply to volunteers.

Volunteer Positions Available:

Curtain Monitors - These Volunteers will be placed at curtain checkpoints to check badges.

Runners - These Volunteers will sit at the Volunteer table and be used as needed to give breaks, run
errands, and assist with anything needed by the Volunteer coordinator.

Volunteer Table - These volunteers assit with getting people signed into or out of their volunteer shifts. Volunteers in this area must be customer service oriented, polite, and able to multitask. They will need to be able to handle constant communication with the volunteer assistants and Cynthia. There are a limited number of spaces available.

Changeover - These volunteers will assist in the movement of chairs, supplies, and other equipment. The ability to lift is required. These shifts often happen between events or classes. 

Registration - These volunteers assist Jack with managing registration tasks. Tasks could include crowd control, handing out clipboards and water, or assisting those who need accommodations. These positions are limited and most of them are on Thursday afternoon/evening. 

Information Table - These volunteers are responsible for helping attendees get answers to their questions. They need to be able to respond to questions regarding the layout of the hotel, where and when classes are taking place, where registration is, class cancellations, and general knowledge questions. You must be able to use YAPP, read and interpret a hotel layout diagram, and understand a weekend schedule in grid form. Must also be able to use a two-way radio. This table will also hold lost and found items.

Specialty Teams:

Medical - This Volunteer team will assist with evaluation and assistance with medical issues.
At a minimum these Volunteers must have a current CPR and First Aid certification. Please upload
credentials along with your submission.

Security - This Volunteer team will monitor the event to assist the Volunteer Coordinator with
maintaining a space consistent with SELF policies and regulations.

Drivers - This Volunteer team is responsible for transporting specified individuals to and from the
airport. These Volunteers must have availability to do pickups and drop-offs before, after, and
possibly during the event.

Workshops - This Volunteer team is responsible for delivering picking up supplies to all class rooms. Insuring presenters have what they need on the ground, providing reminders as needed, record classroom numbers, ensure rooms are set, goodie bags, etc.

Load In/Load Out - This Volunteer team will work Wed/Thurs and Sunday. These volunteers must be capable of heavy lifting and working 6-hour shifts. These volunteers are split into several different types:

• The onsite team is a team of 6 that will start early early Thursday morning to unload and distribute supplies at the hotel. They will return early Sunday morning to inventory and pack up supplies.
• The vendor team will be a team of 4-6 people who work to help vendors unload and set up early on Thursday. They will return to help break down and load out on Sunday midday. More informaiton will be provided as we get closer to event.
• The play space team is a team of 4 that will work with Sadistic Engineering to unload and assemble their equipment early on Thursday. They will return to break down and load out early on Sunday. These volunteers will need to be able to attend 1 or 2 training session with Sadistic Engineering prior to the event.
  

Weekend Commitment Volunteers assume specific positions and limited slots are available. Only die-hard volunteers that intend to return yearly in this capacity need apply.  These positions will work more than 12 hours and will need to commit to multiple meetings leading up to the event and a post event meeting to discuss how to improve the experience for others in the future. If you are interested in one of these positions, please note this on your submission.

The process of becoming a SELF Volunteer:

1. Fill out the online application below, making sure to note what position(s) you are interested in working.
2. Receive a welcome email with a registration code.
3. Use the code to return to the website and register.
4. Once registration closes you will receive an email with a link to sign up for your shifts.
5. Sign up for the hours you opted to work (4, 8, or 12) before scheduling closes.
6. We will confirm you are scheduled for the right number of hours and send your final schedule via email.
7. Attend one of the mandatory phone or skype orientations.
8. Sign in and out for your shifts at the event.
9. Have fun!