Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer applications are now open! Still on the fence? Learn more about our available roles below. Email volunteering@fallcon.com for more information!

Registration Cashier

Age Requirement: 14+

Skills/Requirements: Welcoming Attitude, Cash Handling, Comfortable with Computers, Good Communication Skills

Description: One of the first people you interact with at the convention, our Registration Cashiers welcome attendees, process payments, confirm registration information and print badges for walk-in guests. They answer general questions. During slower periods, they welcome attendees as a Front Door Greeter.

Registration Assistant

Age Requirement: 12+ (9+ if paired with parent acting as Registration Cashier)

Skills/Requirements: Helpful Attitude, Good Communication Skills, Attention to Detail

Description: Registration Assistants check in pre-registered guests using a scanner, distribute their badges and lanyards, and offer support to the Registration Cashiers. They explain the Auction process to attendees who have purchased that option and answer general questions. During slower periods, they help as a Front Door Greeter and/or with Library Triage.

Info Desk

Age Requirement: 12+

Skills/Requirements: Helpful Attitude, Good Communication Skills, Attention to Detail

Description: Info Desk volunteers answer general convention questions. They accept games being loaned or returned for Hosted Events, assist attendees entering the badge draw and keep a watchful eye on the Draw Box.

Game Librarian

Age Requirement: 12+ (9+ if paired with a parent also acting as a Librarian)

Skills/Requirements: Knowledge About a Variety of Board Games, Helpful Attitude, Attention to Detail

Description: Game Librarians assist attendees in selecting games with desired difficulty and player count. They check in and check out the games using a barcode scanner, audit the contents of returning games, document any missing components, and re-shelve where appropriate. They also print game labels and distribute coloured cones to attendees seeking a game teacher or more players.

Auction Intake

Age Requirement: 14+

Skills/Requirements: Comfortable Working with Computers, Some Lifting

Description: Auction Intake volunteers receive and check in games that are delivered for the auction. They ensure that the condition of the game matches the description provided, print and apply stickers to game boxes, and sort games on the auction shelves.

Auction Cashier (Runner)

Age Requirement: 18+

Skills/Requirements: Cash Handling in a fast-paced situations, Accuracy, Ability to be standing/moving for 2+ hours, Able to function in noisy environment

Description: Auction Cashiers receive a sold game from an Auctioneer and delivers it to the buyer. They move quickly and transact the cash exchange with extreme accuracy, returning to the front to repeat the process. They are continuously active for 2-3 hours in a loud environment.

Open Gaming Area Volunteer

Age Requirement: 12+ (Younger hosts require special permission from the Training Coordinator and their parent/guardian)

Skills/Requirements: Friendly, Alert, Excellent Communication Skills, Strong Problem-solving Skills; When teaching or moderating games: Puts the enjoyment of others ahead of their own, Able to teach without the rulebook, Uses FallCon Teaching Method Note: Game Hosts attend a specific FallCon Game Host training session.

Description: Open Gaming Hosts float between the Open Gaming Library and the Open Gaming area to help attendees choose games, find additional players, find game teachers and teach games. Monitoring the Open Gaming area, they keep the area tidy and the atmosphere friendly and welcoming, quickly identifying and reporting concerns to the Floor Host. When teaching, they use the FallCon Teaching Method, often assisting multiple tables during peak times. They answer general convention questions. If you want more information about being a FallCon Game Host click here. If you are unavailable to volunteer but would still like to host a game, or if you just want more information about your options for hosting a game at FallCon, please visit Ways to Host Games at FallCon.

Game Host - Hosted Gaming Area

Age Requirement: 12+ (Younger hosts require special permission from the Training Coordinator and their parent/guardian)

Skills/Requirements: Friendly, Alert, Excellent Communication Skills, Strong Problem-solving Skills; When teaching or moderating games: Puts the enjoyment of others ahead of their own, Able to teach without the rulebook, Uses FallCon Teaching Method Note: Game Hosts attend a specific FallCon Game Host training session.

Description: Hosted Event Game Hosts support FallCon's unique approach to Hosted Games by facilitating events with multiple copies of a game, thereby accommodating more attendees. They receive specialized training in the FallCon Teaching Method. Their preparation is thorough, gaining or adding to an in-depth understanding of their hosted game. They manage communication with participating attendees prior to the event, support the attendee experience during the game, and tidy their area after it has concluded. The Programming Champion aids in ensuring the needed number of game copies are available for the event. If you want more information about being a FallCon Game Host click here. If you are unavailable to volunteer but would still like to host a game, or if you just want more information about your options for hosting a game at FallCon, please visit Ways to Host Games at FallCon.

Photographer

Age Requirement: 16+

Skills/Requirements: Experience photographing people, comfortable talking to small groups, DSLR camera preferred.

Description: Photography Volunteers showcase our attendees and volunteers participating in all aspects of the Convention. They capture candid and posed photos of individuals and groups. They work with the social media team to select images for immediate posting to FallCon's socials during the Convention, as well as providing images for future use.

I had such an excellent experience attending my first time that I want to make it a good weekend for others!

Thanks for all you do to organize this awesome event! Can't wait to be a part of FallCon32!!