Call for Volunteers

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Join the #WCEU Volunteers team

WordCamp Europe 2019 needs you!

All WordCamps need volunteers to run the show alongside event organisers. Everything from the swag station to ticket sales and microphones is set up and managed by volunteers.

Please note: Our Call for Volunteers has now closed.

Why volunteer?

The quality of a WordCamp depends entirely on the people who give their time to make it happen. Being a volunteer is more than lending a hand, it is the secret sauce that makes a WordCamp a WordCamp!

So what’s in it for you?

    • It is the perfect opportunity to get involved with WordPress. WordPress exists beyond being the world’s most popular website Content Management System (CMS). WordPress also has a powerful and growing community, who can be empowered, connected and inspired by WordCamps. Volunteering makes you an integral part of the WordPress global project.
    • You will meet folks from across Europe and the world: fellow volunteers, attendees, speakers and sponsors. Not only is this a great opportunity for starting or strengthening friendships, but also for networking and developing professional relationships.
    • You will get a look behind the scenes of organising one of the biggest WordCamps.
    • We will keep you in top condition with food and refreshments throughout the event, and you can avoid the lines at the main conference food and drink stations.
    • You will receive an exclusive volunteers t-shirt to wear at the event and show off in the future.
  • You will get a FREE ticket to WordCamp Europe 2019, which grants you access not only to the entire event, but also the After Party and a special pre-conference Volunteers Social! Plus you will become a member of the WCEU family.

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What’s the commitment?

Volunteering is vitally important, so we do have some specific guidelines, but we also want you to have fun! Here’s what to expect.

Time commitment

Don’t worry, you will not be scheduled to work for the entire event. We ask you to commit to a maximum of two half days or one full day so you have time to enjoy WCEU as an attendee.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities vary by role, and you will get to choose which roles you are most interested in. Examples include Room Management, Swag Station, Registration Desk, Communications, and Speaker Support. You can find more information about the various Volunteer roles.

Regardless of your role, you will be expected to:

  • be the friendly face of WCEU and the WordPress project, abiding by the Code of Conduct at all times and working to be as helpful as you can throughout the conference
  • attend a Volunteer Orientation on the afternoon of Contributor Day (20 June 2019), the day before the event begins
  • perform volunteer duties as assigned, giving two half days or one full day during the conference.  

Roadmap

Be aware of the following key dates.

  • Call for Volunteers closes on 28 February 2019 EXTENDED TO 7 March 2019
  • You will be informed of the results by 30 March 2019

More information can be found on our Volunteer information page.

Please note: Our Call for Volunteers has now closed.