THE DETAILS.

VOLUNTEER REWARDS.
You will receive credit hours for each hour you volunteer, which can be spent on rewards for t-shirts or stickers, or banked for a registration for next year! Every volunteer will also receive a volunteer lanyard (While supplies last).
Rewards for Volunteers at ANE 2026:
- 2027 Registration – 15 Credits
- 2027 Sponsor Registration – 25 Credits
- 2026 T-Shirt – 6 Credits
- Previous Year T-Shirt – 4 Credits
- Sticker pack or character pin from Con Store – 2 Credits
Please note that rewards are available while supplies last. Hours do not need to be done consecutively and can be split up into shifts; they will be tracked throughout the convention.
OUR VOLUNTEER ROLES INCLUDE:
Support game room staff with board game rentals and creating a safe and friendly space for video and board gaming.
Support registration staff by resupplying and restocking registration materials, and providing additional support for line management during peak registration hours.
Assist A/V staff with setup and take down of A/V equipment in event space. Theater tech or similar experience is preferred.
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Provide support for vendors and attendees, including running water to vendors and providing information regarding the vendor hall.
Help unload the truck of convention equipment before the con, and pack it up at the end of the con. Also, help will be needed getting equipment in and out of storage, off site from the convention. This is a great opportunity to get volunteer credits outside of main convention hours, and as a critically important position will be rewarded increased credit hours. This position is labor intensive and requires the ability to move heavy objects.
Set-up and break-down will also be needed for a few specific departments in addition to general set-up/break-down.
Supplement security patrols and provide as needed coverage for safety staff.Â
Support safety staff in keeping lines orderly and moving smoothly.
Check that attendees have a badge before entering a convention area. This position can be done while seated and with limited movement.
Support the volunteer department by checking on volunteers out in the con space and relieving them for bathroom/water breaks, and be on standby for any unexpected volunteer needs.
Help with setup and breakdown of major con events, like concerts and fursuit games. You will be expected to arrive before the event in question, stay during the event, and breakdown right afterwards.
Help will be needed throughout the con for some event specific tasks, such as the crowd control for the fursuit parade and night market, or logistics for the charity auction.
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Take a few minutes and fill out the volunteer application. We would love to hear from you.
Questions about volunteering? Email us at [email protected]!Â