Volunteer at Maker Faire

We look forward to volunteer participation at the Maker Faire in Austin and believe that it will be a valuable contribution to the success of this event. We also hope that it will be a fun and personally rewarding experience for you as well.

Maker Faire Austin 2008 Volunteer Info

Volunteer Time Commitments
We will be scheduling 4-hour blocks of time and request that you volunteer for at least one 4-hour block. Your volunteer time can be scheduled all on one day or can be split between several days. Of course, our hope is that you will enjoy working with us at the Faire and want to help us throughout the weekend. We're happy to work with you on your schedule in terms of breaks and time off to experience the Faire on your own.

Volunteer Assignment Areas

• Set Up Staff - Maker check-in and load-in
• Make Activity Area - support with keeping the area fun and safe
• Maker Shed (Bookstore) Assistants - General set-up and basic assembly of materials distributed and sold in the bookstore
• Information Booth - Answer questions from the public regarding the attractions and their locations
• Maker Check-In Attendants - Assist Makers with check in, welcome packages and directing them to their location
• Maker Assistants - Help as needed with breaks and whatever they may need in the way of assistance to help showcase their project
• Crafter Assistants - Help as needed with breaks and whatever they may need in the way of assistance to help showcase their project
• General Runners - Task related assignments directed by the Show Office

Perks for Volunteers working at least 4 hours or more:

• Day Pass

Perks for Volunteers working at least 8 hours or more:

• Maker Faire T-shirt
• Weekend pass to the Faire

We are also in need of core volunteers. Core volunteers are individuals that will be committing to more than 8 hours and can help manage certain areas, including the volunteer tent.

Want to be a Volunteer?

If so, please review our Volunteer Manual and complete the questionnaire.

Please specify the top three areas for which you feel you would best be suited as well as the time commitment you are willing to put aside for volunteering at this year's Maker Faire. We will do our best to accommodate your volunteer position and time slot requests and thank you for your flexibility during this process of identifying who will be working where!

If you should have any questions, please contact Gene Butler:

Complete the Volunteer Questionnaire