Volunteer — 221B Con - A Fan Con for All Things Sherlock Holmes

Volunteers

Please read the volunteer contract fully before submitting an application. Applications are processed on a first come, first served basis, so the sooner you apply the better. Volunteers working 8 hours or more over the course of the weekend who complete an application at least 2 weeks before the con will receive a free membership and not be responsible for purchasing a membership. If you have already purchased a membership feel free to volunteer anyway, we will refund your registration fee after the con. If you have any questions, please email vol [at] 221bcon.com.

221B Con 2025 Volunteer Contract

Any person 18 years of age or older by 04/11/2025 can apply to be a volunteer at 221B Con.

We won’t be able to run the thing without your help. However, as with all things in life, there are a few rules. To sign up you must fill out the volunteer application on this website. We will let you know if your application has been approved and where and when we will need you. Please let us know when you would most like to be available for a panel, though we cannot promise that we will always be able to accommodate you. We will provide any training or instruction necessary for what you need to do, but if you have any specific talents, please let us know. If you can wire an entire auditorium in under 17 minutes, that would be awesome to know. You will be responsible for checking in with the volunteer head upon your arrival at the convention.

Possible volunteer duties include, but are not limited to the following:

-Room entry monitoring: This includes badge checking and line control for panels. You may be asked to count panel attendees so that we may abide by Fire Marshal regulations.

As a volunteer, you must agree to the following:

1. I promise to show up on time for my designated volunteer hours.

2. I promise to sign in and out with the appropriate coordinator.

3. I understand that if I do not fulfill the volunteer hours I agree to I will not be allowed to volunteer at future cons.

4. I understand that while I may wear a costume during my volunteer hours that it cannot unreasonably restrict my movement or otherwise prevent me from doing my work.

5. I understand that all regular con rules and regulations apply to volunteers.

Please keep in mind that 221B Con reserves the right to modify these rules and regulations at any time without prior notice and may deny any individual a volunteer assignment for any reason.

Submitting a volunteer registration form does not guarantee a volunteer assignment.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with 221B Con. By filling out the Volunteer Application, you agree and accept all terms, rules, and regulations as set out by 221B.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Preferred Name/Nickname

Date of Birth

YYYY

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Phone Number

Country

(###)

###

####

Can we reach you at the above number during con?

If not, what number can we reach you at?

Have you already registered for 221B Con?

Have you volunteered at 221B Con before?

Are you willing to work at least 8 hours over the course of the weekend? (This is a requirement for the free volunteering badge. While we try to keep the hours per volunteer as low as possible, and you may not even work a full 8, this is dependent on the number of volunteers we have in a given year.)

Are you able to lift and carry heavy objects? (Not being able to do so will not affect your ability to be a volunteer, we just need to know.)

Do you prefer early (9am, 10am) or late (9PM-11PM) shifts?

When do you estimate that you will be arriving/leaving the con? (This can of course be changed/updated at anytime as travel plans change; please keep us up to date!) This is very important, as it helps us set the schedule.

Do you have any skills that we can use or you think we should be aware of (ie. sound board setup)?

As a volunteer, you may be asked to perform any of the following duties. If you are unable/unwilling to do any of the following, please explain below: Room entry monitoring: This will be the bulk, if not all, of your hours. It includes badge checking and line control for panels, as well as counting attendees. Specific instructions will be given.

Additional information you think we might need.

***If you do not receive email confirmation of your application submission, email vol@221bcon.com giving your full name and the date you applied.***

I understand and agree.

221B Con 2025 Volunteer Contract

Anyone 18 years of age or older by 04/11/2025 can apply to be a volunteer at 221B Con. We won’t be able to run the thing without your help. However, as with all things in life, there are a few rules. To sign up, you must fill out the volunteer application on this website. We will let you know if your application has been approved and where and when we will need you. Please let us know when you would most like to be available for a panel, though we cannot promise that we will always be able to accommodate you. We will provide any training or instruction necessary for what you need to do, but if you have any specific talents, please let us know. If you can wire an entire auditorium in under 17 minutes, that would be awesome to know. You will be responsible for checking in with the volunteer head upon your arrival at the convention. Possible volunteer duties include, but are not limited to the following: Room entry monitoring: This includes badge checking and line control for panels. You may be asked to count panel attendees so that we may abide by Fire Marshal regulations. As a volunteer, you must agree to the following: 1. I promise to show up on time for my designated volunteer hours. 2. I promise to sign in and out with the appropriate coordinator. 3. I understand that if I do not fulfill the volunteer hours I agree to I will not be allowed to volunteer at future cons. 4. I understand that while I may wear a costume during my volunteer hours that it cannot unreasonably restrict my movement or otherwise prevent me from doing my work. 5. I understand that all regular con rules and regulations apply to volunteers. Please keep in mind that 221B Con reserves the right to modify these rules and regulations at any time without prior notice and may deny any individual a volunteer assignment for any reason. Submitting a volunteer registration form does not guarantee a volunteer assignment.

I understand and agree.