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!

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

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

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. (In-person only)

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.). (In-person only)

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. (In-person and online)

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