All fields are required.
VOLUNTEER RULES AND CONDUCT:
All volunteers are responsible for their own actions, all convention, staff, building, and city and state laws and rules apply to volunteers. If a volunteer breaks a rule at any point, he or she will be spoken to and the incident will be logged in their volunteer record. After two incidents, the volunteer's right to volunteer will be revoked and depending on the incident they may be removed from the convention.
Incidents include, but are not limited to:
All volunteers will be required to attend an in-person/virtual orientation and/or training, as well as read and sign a contract with the volunteer rules and expectations.
We reserve the right to refuse any benefits to volunteers who are removed as a volunteer at any time.
FAQs
Q: How old do I have to be to volunteer?
A: You must be 18+ to volunteer.
Q: Do I get paid?
A: No, these are non-paid volunteer positions.
Q: What are the volunteer requirements?
A: We ask for a minimum of 2 shifts while the show is open to the public. Some assignments require a longer commitment as noted below.
Q: What will I be doing if I volunteer?
A: It depends. There are a variety of jobs available and depending on your availability and interest, you will be assigned to the best suited position(s).
After Party Assistance – wrist banding and scanning
Artist/Vendor Relations - covering breaks for artists/vendors, identifying issues with floor/crowd
Guest Signing: Liaison/Handler - Handling sales/selfies etc. for Celebrity Guests
Guest Signing: Line Control - Directing attendees to appropriate lines, capping and managing egress
Information Booth– Helping people find their way
Panels - Managing lines and resetting rooms in between Panels
Photo Ops - Directing Attendees through the process of getting a photo with Celebrity Guests
Show Photographer - Taking photos throughout the venues (must have your own equipment)
Show Store – Selling our merchandise
Talent Move Team – Escorting Celebrity Guests to and from different areas
Vendor Load In/Set-Up and Tear Down – helping to set up department areas and break them down
VIP Registration – Giving our VIPs their swag
Q: What if I am scheduling during a panel, photo op or event I want to attend?
A: We will work to accommodate your request(s), please let your volunteer coordinator(s) know and you will be scheduled accordingly for a break.
Q: Can I dress in cosplay while volunteering?
A: Unfortunately, not during your volunteer shifts.
In consideration of my desire to serve as a volunteer at Rhode Island Comic Con, I hereby assume all responsibility for any and all risk of property damage or bodily injury that I may sustain while participating in the event or other activity of any nature, including the use of equipment. Further, I, for myself and my heir, executors, administrators and assigns, hereby release, waive and discharge Altered Reality Entertainment LLC/ Rhode Island Comic Con and its officers, directors, employees, agents and volunteers of and from any and all claims which I or my heirs, administrators and assigns ever may have against any of the above for, on account of, by reason of or arising in connection with my volunteer participation therein, and hereby waive all such claims, demands and causes of action. If any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. I currently have no known mental or physical condition that would impair my capability for full participation as intended or expected of me. Further, I have carefully read the foregoing release and indemnification and understand the contents thereof and sign this release as my own, free act and free will.
