Volunteering is a great opportunity to meet new folders, have some fun, and help make Convention happen. Whether this is your first Convention or you’re a long time pro, everyone can make a positive impact and have fun! Most positions require no prior knowledge and all have an Area Coordinator to support you.

If you're still uncertain, note that volunteers who sign up for one or more hours during class time will be eligible to receive Priority Ticketing for classes.

How to Volunteer

To sign up to Volunteer you must be registered for Convention. On your registration form select the “Interested in Volunteering” option. At that time you will automatically create a “Volunteer Identity” for yourself to tell us about your interests and ability. If multiple people in your party are volunteering, please create a separate volunteer identity for each person (which you can do for each of them as part of their Convention registration).

  • If you will be taking classes on any day, choose the "With Classes" option when you register and select the days you will be attending classes.

Once you've registered, you'll be able to see and sign up for volunteering in the Volunteering Areas section of the Convention web pages.

Volunteering FAQ

Can I change my volunteering selection after I sign up?
Yes. You can always access and update your volunteering assignments at My Volunteering.
Will I know what classes are available before I sign up to volunteer?
Yes, you will. The final class schedules will be posted July 3, 1:00 pm EDT. You will be able to add or modify your volunteering assignments until the class requests close July 11, 1:00 pm EDT. Classes will be assigned by July 11, 5:00 pm EDT. You can continue to make modifications or add volunteer assignments after class requests close, but it will have no impact on your classes.
How will I know I received Priority Ticketing?
If you volunteered during class time, you will automatically be given priority. See Priority Ticketing for more information.
If I have priority ticketing because I signed up to volunteer ahead of time, but don’t like my schedule, can I change it?
Yes. However we hope you will fulfill your commitment to volunteer during class hours.
Who do I connect with when I get to Convention?
Report to your area at the start of your assigned time. An Area Coordinator will be there to help you. You will receive a schedule of your volunteer assignments before you come to Convention, and you can always see those assignments under My Volunteering; they are also on your personalized My Schedule page.

Still have questions? You can reach out to our volunteer coordinators, Emma Opitz and Josefina Callender at convention-volunteering [at] origamiusa.org.