Volunteer Application

Join the Squad: Apply to Volunteer Today!

Thank you for your consideration in joining our volunteer team, otherwise known as the Riot Squad.
Volunteers are the backbone of every anime convention. Each convention is a large operation with many moving parts. Without the hard work and time volunteered by each and every one of you, we couldn’t put on a successful show. With your help we can make every moment a special one, so don’t hesitate! Join the convention family and experience IKKiCON as you have never experienced before.
As a Volunteer/Staff Member you are representing IKKiCON and your actions reflect directly upon our convention. With that being said, we expect all of our volunteers and staff members to read, agree, and adhere to the following Policies set forth. If a volunteer is found in violation of these policies at any time, the Volunteer Manager, Assistant Volunteer Manager, Director, Assistant Chairman, Vice Chairman, or the Chairman may revoke the volunteer’s badge and any other benefits the volunteer may be receiving. As well as, but not limited to; temporary/permanent being from volunteering/attending in any capacity for IKKiCON and/or its associated events.

  • We value each and every one of our volunteers and want to show you our appreciation by offering a few perks:

    1.  Weekend Badge

    2.  Same perks and access as a standard paid membership.

    3.  Discounted purchases at the convention merchandise booth (OtakuMart).

    4. Giveaway: All volunteers who complete their scheduled hours will be entered into a drawing on Sunday for an amazing set of prizes.

    5. Exclusive after party.

  • Each individual will volunteer at least twelve (12) hours over a minimum of two (2) days. You must be at least 18 years or older with a valid ID to volunteer.

    1. There is an additional 4 hours of required volunteer hours if approved for crash space for a total of 16 hours to be completed.

    1. Only the volunteer assigned to the crash space room is to be permitted inside for any reason. Volunteer(s) found in violation are to be immediately removed as a volunteer.

    1. If it is against the law, it is not permitted.

    2. Good personal hygiene is required by all volunteers.

    3. All volunteer forms must be submitted and approved via our online form or walk-up (if available).

    4. A photo ID is required on-site at initial check-in. 

    5. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.

    6. Physical and/or verbal harassment of any kind will not be tolerated.

    7. Volunteers are expected to volunteer for 12 hours for the duration of the convention to receive a membership badge over a minimum of 2 days.

    8. All volunteers must follow the same rules as the convention members. This includes but is not limited to:

      1. No trading badges.

      2. No skipping lines to convention events.

      3. Volunteers are responsible for any damage to the hotel, venue, and/or convention property.

    9. No volunteer will consume, transport, or carry alcoholic beverages of any kind while working in convention areas, or crash spaces.

      1. Volunteers must be sober when reporting for assigned hours.

    10. Volunteers must show up on time to their assigned duty locations.

    11. Volunteers will perform all tasks, and duties assigned to them.

    12. Use of devices such as; cell phones, tablets, laptops, and more is prohibited while on duty unless otherwise approved, or in an emergency situation.

    13. If a volunteer misses a shift or behaves poorly, the Staff over the volunteer, any Director, the Vice Chairman, or the Chairman may revoke the volunteer’s badge and any other benefits the volunteer may be receiving.

    14. Cosplaying or wearing a costume is not permitted by an on-duty volunteer unless approved beforehand by the convention Director, Vice Chairman, Chairman, or designated Staff Head.

    15. Travel costs and parking fees are the responsibility of the volunteer. Furthermore, transportation to and from the convention is the responsibility of the volunteer.

    16.  IKKiCON, its staff, and hotel personnel are not responsible for any misplaced, lost, or stolen personal items.

Application