Vancouver Comic Arts Association

We are excited to be back at the Roundhouse for VanCAF 2026! VanCAF’s in-person festival will host numerous volunteer opportunities helping out with customer service, set-up/tear down, day-to-day festival operations, panels & workshops. We are currently recruiting volunteers to help out with the festival. This show wouldn't be possible without the tireless efforts of our past and future volunteers so we greatly appreciate you for offering to help us in dedicating time to this festival.A training and orientation session will be provided for all volunteers in advance of the festival. This will be a one-to-two hour time commitment during the week prior to the festival that goes into further detail for the roles and expectations. No previous volunteer experience is required: all we ask for is a good attitude, dependability, and an interest in the local comic arts scene.Position Responsibilities: Varies by team - you will be placed according to your skills, experience, and interest:Show floor team You will assist in setting up the tables and chairs before the festival Check in with exhibitors periodically, ask if they need help Cover exhibitors' tables if they leave for a panel, signing, workshop, or restroom break Monitor traffic flow in the aisles, ask folks to move along if there is a blockageSet-up/take-down team Assist with setting up and taking down of tables, chairs, and moving around boxesPanels team Work with the Roundhouse A/V team Gather panelists from their tables before their panels Usher guests in and out of the room Manage any lines that form outside the room for folks waiting for the next panel Assist the ASL interpreters with any questions or issues they haveWorkshops/Signing team Set up rooms for workshops Assist with book sales for signing artists Monitor and manage linesInfo table & merch team Answer questions from attendees, exhibitors Hand out program guides Display VanCAF merchandise (pin, tote, prints, shirts) Keep track of items soldSocial media/photography Monitor #VanCAF and social media accounts for any questions, issues Find cool things at the festival to post about Bring a notepad to record exhibitor information (table number, handle), and include it when you share photos on social mediaGeneral event volunteer You may not have a pre-assigned role, but you're essential in case any team needs help Stick with the volunteer coordinators until they assign you a specific roleApply online at https://www.vancaf.org/vancaf-2026-volunteer-sign-up/