Festival Volunteer

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 blockage

Set-up/take-down team

Assist with setting up and taking down of tables, chairs, and moving around boxes

Panels 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 have

Workshops/Signing team

Set up rooms for workshops

Assist with book sales for signing artists

Monitor and manage lines

Info table & merch team

Answer questions from attendees, exhibitors

Hand out program guides

Display VanCAF merchandise (pin, tote, prints, shirts)

Keep track of items sold

Social 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 media

General 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 role

Apply online at https://www.vancaf.org/vancaf-2026-volunteer-sign-up/