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Thank you for your interest in joining the Dream Con Volunteer Crew! Anime conventions run on volunteer power and Dream Con is no exception. Complete all the fields within the form to submit your consideration to be part of this team. We recommend filling out the form on desktop as the mobile format may experience technical difficulties.
NOTE: Be sure to review all forthcoming sections as every submission represents a binding agreement with the applicant indicating they have read, understand, and agree to abide by the protocol outlined herein.
VOLUNTEER CREW GENERAL APPLICATION RELEASE DATES:
November 7th – Crew Applications Open (Early Release; Previous Members Only)
November 18th – Crew Applications Open (Full Release; Available To Public)
May 13th – Crew Applications Close (Subject to change)
VOLUNTEER CREW GENERAL APPLICANT CLASSIFICATIONS:
All general applications submitted from
November 7th to January 27th @ 11:59pm CST
will be classified as WAVE 1 Priority Applicants.
All general applications submitted from
January 28th to March 17th @ 11:59pm CST
will be classified as WAVE 2 Standard Applicants.
All general applications submitted from
March 18th to April 14th @ 11:59pm CST
will be classified as WAVE 3 Waitlist Applicants.
All applications submitted on April 15th or later
will be classified as "Waitlist Reserve"
and have no confirmed timeline or correspondence.
APPROVED APPLICANT NOTIFICATION DATES:
Selected candidates will transition from their respective general applicant classification to "Approved Applicant" upon receipt of a confirmation email via info@dreamconvention.com. Due to the volume of submissions, only approved applicants tentatively accepted to join the Dream Con Volunteer Crew may receive follow-up correspondence regarding their status. Rejected applicants may not receive any updates regarding their application but we appreciate the interest and encourage everyone to apply again in the future. All status updates are issued on a rolling basis as they become available however the following are the final dates to expect correspondence if a candidate is selected depending on the original application's submission date:
Selected candidates from the WAVE 1 Priority Applicants
will be notified via email on or before FEBRUARY 10th @ 11:59pm CST
And must submit the enclosed onboarding documentation by MARCH 3rd @ 11:59PM CST
Selected candidates from the WAVE 2 Standard Applicants
will be notified via email on or before APRIL 7th @ 11:59pm CST
And must submit the enclosed onboarding documentation by APRIL 21st @11:59 pm CST
Selected candidates from the WAVE 3 Waitlist Applicants
will be notified via email on or before APRIL 24th @ 11:59PM CST
And must submit the enclosed onboarding documentation by MAY 5th @11:59 pm CST
All candidates from WAVE 1 and WAVE 2 that are not selected/approved and do not receive correspondence on the aforementioned dates will automatically have their submissions rollover to the WAVE 3 Waitlist Applicant cohort for further consideration in the event there are additional vacancies. However, please note rollover applications that are not selected/approved by May 13th ultimately still may not receive any final updates or follow-up correspondence. Again, we appreciate your interest and encourage everyone to apply again in the future.
Failure to submit onboarding/orientation documents by the above deadlines may result in a cancelled offer. Extensions must be requested prior to the deadline. Our team highly recommends confirming travel, lodging, and other relevant accommodations prior to accepting this commitment.
CONFIRMED MEMBERSHIP ONBOARDING & ORIENTATION:
All "Approved Applicants" will transition to "Confirmed Member" of the Dream Con Volunteer Crew upon accepting their offer by completing and submitting the following information:
Confirmation Of Intent
Schedule Questionnaire/Survey
Additional documentation may be required depending on a confirmed crew member's department and position. These include, but are not limited to, confidentiality agreements, emergency contact lists, liability waivers etc. Members are expected to attend any required remote meetings scheduled by their department leads. These are typically once or twice a month. Members are expected to complete action items issued via email correspondence in a timely manner or risk revoked membership and removal from the Dream Con Volunteer Crew.
Orientation meetings are scheduled to begin for confirmed members during the last week of April. Department assignments will follow in late May. Depending on operational needs, meetings may begin earlier for confirmed crew members selected for high-priority roles and department.
The deadline to request schedule changes will be June 16th at 11:59pm CST. Failure to submit a request on or before this date may result in removal from the volunteer crew and restrictions from additional opportunities.
There are no refunds available for confirmed members however these crew members are permitted to pickup their purchased ticket and physically transfer it to another person of their choosing.
As a reminder, Dream Con leadership reserves the right to terminate volunteer crew membership at staff discretion for any reason without notice; particularly if onboarding documentation and orientation participation is not in alignment.
Volunteer Code of Conduct
All volunteers must exemplify a professional attitude and attire at all times. All volunteers must respect con-goers, dealers, guests, and other staff members, regardless of gender, race, religion or any other differences. On the day of their first shift, volunteers must check in to the volunteer headquarters. All volunteers are expected to complete at least 12 hours of volunteer work during the convention.
If you are unable to work your specified shift, please notify the volunteer manager within 2 hours of your designated time. No call, no shows will result in having your badge removed and banned from volunteering at future Dream Con events.
Standard Benefits
Additional Benefits (Vary from year to year)
NOTE: All additional benefits below vary between years and sometimes between departments. These perks are contingent upon a volunteer crew member's daily performance as reviewed by the executive leadership. All rewards are subject to change at staff discretion without notice.
Requirements
Dress Code
All volunteers must adhere to the dress code for the entirety of the convention. The dress code is as follows:
Dream Con recommends that all volunteers wear comfortable clothes; many positions require long periods of walking or standing.
Volunteer Crew members may have their membership status changed or terminated at staff's discretion without notice. Volunteer Crew members who violate any of the outlined policies on this form are subject to disciplinary action including the revoking of volunteer crew privileges and potential removal from Dream Con.
Requirements
COVID Protocols