Volunteer with Go Play NW

The generous support of our event and staff volunteers is what makes Go Play NW possible! Volunteering is a great way to meet new people or strengthen your connection to an event you love. Come and join us!

Want a free badge to Go Play NW? Volunteers signed up for 8 or more hours at a Go Play NW in-person event get a complimentary badge for the whole weekend!

Volunteer roles

Here's all the work we do. If you're ready to engage with our community, consider one of these roles!

In-Person (Seattle Summer)

Setup Assist Event Organizers with setting up the space prior to event and at the start of each day (depending on shift).

Teardown Assist Event Organizers with closing up the space each night and at the end of the event (depending on shift).

Vaccination Station Prior to check-in, check that an attendee has an up-to-date vaccination (after July 18, 2024) OR has taken a rapid antigen test (or ideally 2–3) within the past 72 hours and received a negative result(s). Help attendees adhere to Go Play NW’s COVID-19 safety policies in a firm and friendly way.

Registration and Information Maintain a welcoming presence at the Registration Desk (Desk role) and throughout the venue (Roamer) by helping attendees check into the event; distributing event resources (e.g., masks, tape, lights, etc.) where applicable; answering common questions or providing basic event information; and helping attendees access games (e.g., signing up for and finding scheduled games, using the games library, hopping into the Donut, etc.).

Donut MC Collaborate with Donut Assistant to orchestrate and execute the Donut by organizing participants, explaining the process of the Donut, gathering pitches, and directing players and facilitators.

Donut Assistant Assists the Donut MC with running the Donut by assessing the number of Donut participants and distributing (and collecting) boarding passes.

Seattle Summer volunteer shifts

Online

Friendly Faces: Welcomes attendees as they enter the convention, answer their questions (or connect them to staff for more assistance), and help them feel comfortable. Often an attendee’s first point of contact with convention staff, and helps set the tone for the weekend.

Donut Master of Ceremonies: Is front and center running the show: calling the Donut to order, providing instructions to facilitators, steering the flow of pitches, and concluding the Donut when pitches are finished.

Donut Assistant: Facilitates communication between attendees, the Donut MCs, and the bot we use to run the Donut on Discord.

Online volunteer shifts