Volunteer Registration

Thanks for your interest in helping out. We seriously couldn’t do this without you! Please read the details below and then fill out the registration form to submit your volunteer application.

What Do Volunteers Do?

Taiyou Con volunteers are hardworking (and awesome) individuals who help make the magic happen! While all positions are unpaid, your efforts play a huge part in keeping the convention running smoothly. Volunteer tasks include, but aren’t limited to:

  1. Badge checker
  2. Cosplay repair desk assistant
  3. Hospitality suite attendant
  4. Vendor hall setup
  5. Breakdown crew

These tasks are simple but super important, and you’ll be part of the team that helps thousands of attendees have a great experience!

Volunteer Rewards

You earn entry badges based on the number of hours you volunteer:

  • 5 hours = One free single-day badge
  • 10 hours = Two free single-day badges
  • 15+ hours = Three free single-day badges

You must complete your hours before receiving your badge—so plan ahead! The only exception is if your shift is on the final day of the con (Sunday). In that case, you’ll be allowed to pick up your badge before your shift, but your ID will be held as collateral until you finish your hours.

Requirements

  1. All volunteers must present valid ID at check-in. Your ID must have your legal name and photo.
  2. Acceptable forms of ID include:
    • State-issued ID
    • Passport
    • School ID
    • Work badge
  3. If you’re volunteering to help with 18+ panels, you’ll need an ID that includes your date of birth to confirm you’re over 18.
  4. IDs are also used as collateral to ensure volunteers return their badges and complete their shifts. No ID = no volunteering.

One Last Thing

Volunteers can only use their earned badge after completing their hours. So be sure to schedule your volunteer shifts early if there’s something you want to attend! The only exception to this rule is when a volunteer has a shift on the final day of the convention, usually Sunday. In such a case, a volunteer will be allowed to pick up and use their badge before their shift, but their ID will be left with volunteer registration as collateral until their hours have been completed.

We’re excited to have you join the Taiyou Con family and help make this year the best one yet!

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Terms and Agreement
As a volunteer for Taiyou Con, you agree to perform assigned tasks to the best of your ability, comply with all event rules and instructions from supervisors, and maintain a professional and friendly demeanor at all times. All volunteer positions are unpaid, and the only benefit provided is entry into the event per day depending on the hours worked and completed. Volunteers are not entitled to any compensation, benefits, or reimbursement for expenses incurred during the event.

Volunteers must commit to their scheduled shifts and notify their supervisor at least 24 hours in advance if unable to attend. You are expected to conduct yourself in a manner that reflects positively on Taiyou Con. Any form of harassment, discrimination, inappropriate behavior, or disparagement of the event, staff, or attendees will not be tolerated and may result in immediate dismissal.

Volunteers may have access to sensitive information and agree to keep all such information confidential and not disclose it to any third party. You are responsible for the proper use and care of any Taiyou Con property or equipment assigned to you, and loss or damage due to negligence may result in financial liability.

I, the applicant, acknowledge and agree to the following: I understand that volunteering at Taiyou Con may involve physical activity and interaction with large crowds, and I assume all risks associated with participation, including but not limited to injury, illness, or loss of personal property. I release and hold harmless Taiyou Con, its organizers, sponsors, and affiliates from any and all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action arising out of or related to my participation as a volunteer. In the event of an emergency, I authorize Taiyou Con to seek medical treatment on my behalf and understand that I am responsible for any medical expenses incurred. I grant Taiyou Con permission to use my likeness in photographs, videos, or other media for promotional purposes without compensation. By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understood these terms and conditions and the liability waiver, and I voluntarily agree to comply with them.