Like all WordCamps, WordCamp LA is organized and run wholly by volunteers. We need you to help make it a success! Volunteering at a WordCamp is a wonderful way to give back to the community that provides so much for us on a daily basis. Plus, it’s a great way to make new, local WordPress friends!
We welcome anyone to apply to volunteer, no matter your abilities! For example, if you would perform best at a stationary position – e.g. registration or swag table versus parking lot attendee (lots of walking) – we can certainly accommodate.
Please read through the following to get an idea of the responsibilities for volunteers, and feel free to email your excited and helpful Volunteer Wrangler, Lara Schenck, with any questions at lara@notlaura.com.
Volunteer Duties
We will all share responsibility for the following tasks, and if your abilities mean one task is more fitting than others, we can certainly accommodate.
- Registration – Greet conference attendees at the registration booth and provide them with their conference badge and parking pass, if needed.
- Swag table – Distribute awesome t-shirts!
- Presentation room attendees – Help speakers set up their computers and make sure everything runs smoothly in the presentation rooms.
- Parking lot shepherd – Greet conference attendees and help them to know where to go from the parking lot.
- Setup and tear down – All volunteers will be expected (unless otherwise determined) to help set up and tear down the conference materials both Saturday and Sunday.
- General help – Be an information resource for attendees, and know where to route any questions you can’t answer.
Things to Note
While you will be at WordCamp, volunteering is not free admission to WordCamp… You will be provided with free admission but you’ll also be expected to work! Volunteering is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the WordPress community by ensuring the event runs smoothly and that attendees enjoy their experience.
That said, if there is a specific talk you want to see, we might be able to make it happen, so be sure to speak up when we create the volunteer schedule.
Interested?
Please fill out the form below to register your interest in volunteering at WordCamp this year.