Get Involved! Want to earn free tickets and add your energy to the expo? We would love your help!
What we are looking for… Friendly faces who are excited to be a part of this wonderful event. Our helpful and attentive volunteers are one of the reasons our expo has a great reputation which keeps our vendors and customers coming back year after year.
What we need help with… Pre-expo tasks: * local flyer distribution * miscellaneous preparation and clerical tasks * light duty set-up During the Expo: * customer assistance * vendor assistance * seminar room hosts * seminar assistants * monitoring doors and directing customers * restocking restrooms * sweeping floors * emptying trash Post-expo breakdown on Sunday: * light duty breakdown * sweeping floors * emptying trash
Perks for volunteering… -Free admission and parking for the expo! -Food vouchers for Fairground’s Café! -Special thank you gift bag! -And most importantly, volunteers get the sense of being a huge part of something special by playing a big part in everyone’s great time!
How to join… First, read through the Volunteer Q&A. Fill out the following form.
Volunteer Q&A: Do I need to purchase a ticket for the show? No! Working your required shifts IS your ticket in. Volunteer credentials are provided to access the Expo. Do I need to pay for parking? No! The Galactic Expo will provide a free parking pass for the State Fairgrounds parking. How long are volunteer shifts? We require a minimum of a 4 hour (half-day) shift commitment for during-expo volunteers but contact our volunteer coordinator if you have any questions. Full-day volunteers get more responsibility and more reward. ;) How old do I have to be to volunteer? Minimum age requirement to volunteer is 18 years old. Can I choose what I do at the Expo? Your availability will heavily determine what roles you can play at the Expo. Returning volunteers take priority. Make sure to mention your skills and event experience when filling out the application. Can I work with my friend(s)? Yes! We can make sure you are working the same shift. You may be assigned different tasks but we will try to keep you on the same team. Make sure to submit your applications around the same time and mention your friends name in the application. Can volunteers shop while volunteering? Volunteers working a full-day shift will be provided multiple breaks throughout the day. Half-day shifts will have the opportunity to shop before or after their shift. I have physical limitations. Will they disqualify me from volunteering? Absolutely not! Make sure to mention any considerations we should have in mind when determining a good assignment for you. (Examples: weight carrying limit, needing a place to sit, etc.)
Feel free to reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator, if you have any questions Gigi - [email protected]
