Volunteers

They say an army marches on its stomach. If this is true, then a Convention succeeds on an Army of Volunteers…or their stomachs…or sometimes both. Norwescon 35 needs YOU!

Volunteering is a great way to spend time between the events that you’ve come to see and sometimes gives you an early sneak peek at those events. Our volunteers enjoy privileges such as priority seating at the Masquerade, special autograph sessions with the guests of honor, fun prizes up to and including a free membership for Norwescon 36, and an open invitation to the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic in the summer.

The best part of volunteering, besides getting to know the wonderful people who work so hard to bring about the convention every year, is the knowledge that the convention was so great and fun because YOU helped make it happen!

We need lots of people with all sorts of skill sets throughout the convention weekend, starting with the Stuffing Party where all those goody bags are put together (a great chance for a sneak peek at what everyone will get!), through the Monday after when everything is packed up and the pizza arrives. Register as a Volunteer early by contacting us at volunteers@norwescon.org, or simply come to our Volunteers Lounge during the convention and sign up!

Come and join the fun!

Norwescon is run entirely by volunteers. Each year, over 250 people generously give of their time in order to make Norwescon the best it can be for its members and participants.

Volunteers are the backbone of the convention, from those of us who donate our time year round to those of you who lend a much needed helping hand for a couple of hours at the convention. Whether that is watching the doors at the Masquerade, helping out at the Registration Desk, or manning the Cloak Closet, we need that help.

Not sure which area to volunteer in? Send a note to Volunteers through our contact page and let us know what you’re interested in, or just to ask what is needed. Or, feel free to attend one of our monthly ConCom (Convention Committee) meetings. We’re always happy to see new faces!

Norwescon 35 ConCom Meeting Dates

ConCom meetings are (usually) held on the second Saturday of the month, beginning in September:

Meeting Times

10:00–12:00: Executive Team Meeting
12:00–1:00: Lunch break
1:00–4:30: Convention Committee (ConCom) Meeting

Meeting Location

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
18740 Pacific Highway South
SeaTac, WA 98188
206-246-8600

Check the hotel event listings when you arrive to see which room we are in. There is a discounted charge of $8.00 for parking.

Note: Meeting dates, times, and locations may be subject to change.

Stuffing Party!

You’re invited to a party!

R.S.V.P. on FacebookThe Norwescon Stuffing Party will be held Sunday, April 1 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport at 1 p.m. The room will be on the daily meeting boards at the hotel entrances. Stuffing should be over by 4:00 PM at the latest.

Please join us for fun and games as we take pieces of paper, paperback books, buttons, and coupons and marry them together to form the packets that everybody receives at Registration. The more people we have, the faster it will go. Be the first in your neighborhood to see what sort of goodies everyone will receive. Cop a button or two advertising the next big movie. We might even have the latest programming grids on the wall for your perusal.

Working at the stuffing party counts towards hours worked at the con.

For more information, please see this announcement post with all the details!

Norwescon 36 Elections

The February 18 ConCom meeting will be your first chance to nominate candidates for the offices of Chairman (Chair) and Vice-Chairman (Vice-Chair) and for the two slots on the Guest of Honor Selection Committee (GOH Committee). For more details, please see this announcement post!

We’re always looking for more willing volunteers! Send a note to Volunteers through our contact page and join the Norwescon family!