Volunteers Needed!

[dire-epiphany.livejournal.com]

Hello Everyone,

For those of you that don't know me, I am Cassy Gordon, the Senior Director of Public Relations. One of my departments at Dragon*Con, Signage (you know, the guys that make sure you aren't wandering around room to room wondering what the heck is going on inside?), is in need of a couple (ok, more like 4-5 at last count) of volunteer staff.

The most immediate need is for two people that would be available to work on the two weekends prior to the Convention (August 22-23, and August 29-30) in the Riverdale office typesetting and printing signs, so in the greater Atlanta area is obviously helpful.

It is preferred that you have some sort of graphic design knowledge using Adobe CS3 software (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop), however we are willing to teach people with great attitudes and the willingness to learn a new skill set!

Your time at the office printing/mounting signs will count towards the overall 25 hours required as a volunteer. If you have never worked as a volunteer of the convention, there is a $20 first time volunteer fee. If you have already purchased your membership for 2009, we will not only waive your first time volunteer fee, but also your transfer fees on your current membership!

If you are interested in volunteering for this department, please email the Signage Director, Jason Mitchell, at signage (at) dragoncon (dot) org, or me at pr (at) dragoncon (dot) org.

Other departments are also in need of volunteers, so if Signage isn't your cup of tea, please email our Volunteers Director, John Bunnell at volunteers (at) dragoncon (dot) org.

We look forward to seeing you all in September!

~Cassy

EDIT (July 22): Jason is out of town until June 27, so please do not be discouraged if he doesn't respond right away.

Comments

[noelleleithe.livejournal.com]

If you come up short on people, I can probably do at least one of the pre-con weekends, possibly both. :)

Edited: I'll shoot over an e-mail so you have my info.

[greycoupon.livejournal.com]

That's not MARTA accessible is it? :(

[astralfire.livejournal.com]

Marta to the Airport and transfer to the CTran (fair $1.50).

Ctran 503 and 504 both stop at the airport and you can get off at Riverdale Rd & Norman Dr or Riverdale Rd & Old Riverdale Rd

http://web.co.clayton.ga.us/ctran/service_hours.htm

[gothpanda.livejournal.com]

Here's a general question for you: How much does one have to volunteer to get a free badge?

Thanks!

[noelleleithe.livejournal.com]

As Cassy noted, the requirement is 25 hours (which can be covered before, during, or after the con, or any combination, depending on when and where help is needed).

First-time volunteers pay a $20 fee, but after that, as long as you work the 25 hours each year, you're in free for the next year. :)

[dire-epiphany.livejournal.com]

That's not quite correct, but it is close.

Most all departments require that the 25 hours be worked during the convention, which depending on the department can be from Thursday until Monday (example, registration), but many are Friday through Monday.

If you have never been on staff before, then you will need to pay the $20 fee (some departments do have waivers, like Signage at the moment, but don't count on that), however, if you chose to return the following year as a volunteer, you will not be required to pay the fee again.

Hope that helps!
~Cassy

[gothpanda.livejournal.com]

25 hours during a Con when I'm only going to be there Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday seems like a lot!

[triadruid.livejournal.com]

Yep, that's the tradeoff.

On the other hand, SOME volunteers find themselves superfluous and able to leave early, yet get credited for the whole shift. It's a bit of a roulette wheel...

[gothpanda.livejournal.com]

haha. I suppose there are some volunteer positions that aren't so bad. I guess I'll email the guy and see what's available, it would be very nice to get a mostly free pass.

[noelleleithe.livejournal.com]

Ah, well, I consider Thursday to be "before" the con, since events don't start until Friday, and a lot of departments work on Thursday. Guess that's not the official word, though. :)

[gothpanda.livejournal.com]

20 hours seems like a lot....at other Cons it's like, 8 hours, LOL.

[eduardo289.livejournal.com]

If I lived closer I would work on your signs and help you where I could. *sigh* I have the graphic and computer background just not the logistics to get up there. Darn economy! Good luck on your quest. I'm sure there is some young budding student of art who can help you.

[dire-epiphany.livejournal.com]

Sorry to hear that! Are you not coming to the show at all, because we will also need people during the convention! If you aren't coming, we hope to see you next year!

[attilia-auborne.livejournal.com]

Ooh, I'm already a volunteer, but the graphic design knowledge could be useful and fun to learn. I'll pass the info on to anyone else I know.

[dire-epiphany.livejournal.com]

Well, if you have free time (hahaha!) please let Jason know. As I am sure you know all the signage at Dragon*Con is quite an undertaking!

[attilia-auborne.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately being unemployed, free time is pretty much all I have right now. I've sent an email to both of the addresses but I haven't gotten an answer back yet. I'll be patient though.

If y'all have any other pre-con volunteer jobs to do let me know as well.

[dire-epiphany.livejournal.com]

I apparently had some bad timing with this, as the Director, Jason is out of town until Sunday. So hang in there, he'll be looking over all the volunteers when he gets back.

Thanks!

I have a friend...

[kickie10.livejournal.com]

in the Atlanta area who is a whiz with Photoshop at least...lemme see if I can reach her, and if she's interested...

Re: I have a friend...

[dire-epiphany.livejournal.com]

Thanks for passing this along!

[luna340.livejournal.com]

Just forwarded this to a friend who is an out of work graphic designer, plus I think he has worked security at con before so he's familiar with the drill. Not sure if he'll be interested but figured couldn't hurt.

[dire-epiphany.livejournal.com]

Thanks for passing this along!

[flyswatter.livejournal.com]

I am an out-of-work graphic designer as well. I used to work security and am now working in the Podcasting Track, but might be able to swing some help if you still need it, assuming I don't find work right away.

[planetforbidden.livejournal.com]

Any working from home available? I have been doing Photoshop for over 10 years (I have CS3 here) and Publisher for almost that time. Email me what you want or we can chat on IM. I have been attending Dragon*Con for over 10 years and know what the signs look like.

[dire-epiphany.livejournal.com]

We use primarily InDesign, and I don't think there's anything for at home work, however, please email Jason at the above address and let him know what you are interested in doing.

Thanks!

[catgirlnikki.livejournal.com]

I sent you a pm b/c the e-mail I sent got kicked back.

[dire-epiphany.livejournal.com]

Weird with the email, but thank you, I am checking my inbox next!

Experienced graphic artist

[silver113.livejournal.com]

I would love to do this. I live near Riverdale and would be available anytime needed. I emailed the addys you gave so hopefully I'm not too late.

Re: Experienced graphic artist

[dire-epiphany.livejournal.com]

Thanks very much for the emails. Jason is out of town until Sunday, but he should be getting back to everyone next week.

[eaglecry.livejournal.com]

This year being what it is, I won't know if I can volunteer until my vacation for D*Con starts (my job sucks like that).

I plan on seeing what's still needed the week of con...

[dire-epiphany.livejournal.com]

I completely understand how that is. There are usually several departments still needing help up through the convention. Thanks for your interest in helping out!