Volunteer

If you'd like to volunteer for A-Kon duty, here's what you do. Read the outline below about the various departments. Fill out the registration form so we know who you are, and where you want to work, etc. (The Department Head who is responsible for that area will contact you and give you more info.) Make sure to let us know whether you want a Staff T-Shirt or not (It's a different design than the regular shirt and it's sold AT COST only to Volunteers (usually around $10 - slightly higher for largest sizes) and we only make enough to cover the pre-orders. You pay for them at the con)

You must work 12 hours some time during the con to get free admission and access crash space (in various shifts or all in one day, that's up to you). Crash space means space to crash but does not necessarily mean a bed.

Warning, if you volunteer, the following conditions also apply:

Failure to complete your full work hours will result in loss of free badge privileges. (This means if you choose to sign up, pick up your badge and then not work, we will yank your badge and you will have to pay to reenter the con.)

Don't be a No-Show! Anyone volunteering and failing to show up at the con without notifying the Volunteer Coordinator or appropriate Department Head at least one week in advance will be ineligible to volunteer for future Phoenix Entertainment Conventions.

There is no guarantee that you will be selected for a staff. We will choose veteran workers first to fill staff positions, and only then will consider new volunteers.

We will try to let you know whether you were selected as soon as possible. If you hear nothing, assume you were not selected, and make other arrangements. Any questions concerning you volunteer status can be directed to the Volunteer Coordinator, Dawn

Our Philosophy

The staff functions as a team. Each worker is vital to the function of his/her department, and to the function of the entire con. There IS no such attitude as "it's not my job, man." Our staff will find out what the problem is and fix it. The real 'guests' are those people who pay their hard-earned money to attend the con, and we want to treat them accordingly-- our first loyalty is to the fans we love. Working on staff should be fun and exciting, not an elitist stress factory. We enjoy putting on a great show year after year; otherwise we wouldn't bother! Should you think volunteering is a quick way to sneak into the con free without working, please don't bother to apply. If you can follow or believe in our credo, come help us make Project: A-Kon the finest con in the country! We welcome you!

Vital Information:
Name:
Nickname:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
E-mail:
Phone:
Age:	Note we have an age limit of 18. 17 with parental consent

What Department would you like to work for?
Here is a general description of each department.
Kon Suite	Operations
Guest Relations	Registration
Security	Info Desk
Art Show	Komik Market
Stage Crew	Audio Video
Video Room	Medical
KAOS Room	Children's Programing
A-Kon TV	General Worker Volunteer
Board Gaming	J-Pop Room
DDR Arcade
You may choose a maximum of three departments. If your first choice is not chosen, then you will be redirected to your second choice. And third choice if necessary. ddrvol.html
First Choice
Second Choice
Third Choice

What days will you be able to work?

	Thursday Setup	Friday
	Saturday	Sunday
	Sunday/Monday Tear Down

What Hours will you be able to work?
	Mornings 8am -12 noon	Afternoons 12 noon - 5pm
	Evenings 5pm - 10pm	Late Night 10pm +

What events do you really want to see? (So we can try our best not to schedule you for those times):
	Opening Ceremony	Cosplay
	Friday & Saturday Dance	Art Auction
	Japanese Guest Talks	Banquet

Other Events I don't want to miss:


Tell us a little about yourself, and why you want to work the con.


Do you want a Staff T-Shirt?
	Yes
	No
	If "Yes", what size?
	Small	Medium
	Large	X-Large
	2 X-Large	3 X-Large
	Note: Price is $1 more for 2 XL and $2 more for 3 XL because the base shirt cost is higher.

The Small Print:

I have read the above and agree to work in a voluntary capacity at Project: A-Kon . I understand that I am responsible for my own actions while working, and that Project: A-Kon and/or Phoenix Entertainment cannot be held liable for them. I agree to abide by the rules of duty outlined by my staff head, and also that violation of those rules could result in my ejection from staff and possibly from the convention.

Please list your E-Mail address as your Signature.

Thank you to all who have volunteered. If you volunteered and have not heard back from a Staff Head, give them some time, there have been a lot of volunteers this year to go through.