Volunteer

What is a Volunteer?

Volunteers are the lifeblood of Penguicon! Whether you’re helping us prepare behind the scenes or pitching in during the event itself, you’ll play a key role in creating a smooth-running and awesome event.

Upcoming Events

The Underground Masquerade

Event Link
Date: May 17, 2025 at 7pm
Location: Laurel Manor in Livonia, MI
Setup Times: 1pm-4pm
Event Hours: 5pm-11pm (5pm-6pm Goblin Court reception, 7pm-11pm full event)
Teardown Time: 11pm-11:30pm (MUST be entirely cleaned up and out of the building by midnight)

What Do Volunteers Do At This Event?

We’re looking for friendly, passionate people to help with:

Pre-Event Volunteering:
- Assisting with marketing and promotions
- Helping with event logistics and planning
- Supporting setup, liaising, and coordination
Event-Day Volunteering:
- Registration and check-in
- Monitoring tables and ushering
- Raffle ticket sales
- Other miscellanea!

Volunteer Perks

We want to reward your hard work! Volunteers can earn a free ticket and even upgrade to the Goblin Court package based on their level of participation:

2 Hours (Event Day) = 1 At-Cost General Admission Ticket
For lighter roles like registration or raffle tickets during the gala, OR event setup/teardown.
5 Hours (Pre-Event) = 1 At-Cost General Admission Ticket
For essential pre-event tasks like planning and logistics.
10 Total Hours (Pre-Event + Event Day) = 1 Free General Admission Ticket
Go above and beyond! Combine hours across pre-event and event-day roles to a free ticket!

Limit one discounted/free ticket per volunteer.

Important Notes

Volunteers are required to attend a few key virtual meetings leading up to the event.
We have limited volunteer slots but will maintain a waitlist if spots fill up.

How to Sign Up

Ready to join the team? Fill out our volunteer application today to secure your spot!