We really appreciate our volunteers' willingness to help SELF be a memorable event and run smoothly. We could not produce SELF without the help and dedication of our volunteer staff. We hope you have an enjoyable time and that you come back for many years to enjoy and experience SELF!  Thank you for your interest in volunteering at SELF! 

The process of becoming a SELF Volunteer: 

1. Fill out the volunteer application form below. Please wait to purchase your weekend package or register for the event until you receive instructions.
2. You will receive a welcome email with your next steps. Registering before you receive an email with instructions will cause issues with your discount. Register as soon as possible using the instructions sent to you.
3. Volunteer shifts and Bootblack hours are available on a first come, first served basis. Register prior to January 11 to be part of the first group to schedule.
4. You are required to attend one zoom training session for each position you select. If you sign up for more than one position, you need to attend one training for each.
5. We will review your schedule and confirm that you are signed up for the correct number of hours.
6. Sign in and out for all shifts at the volunteer table during the event.
7. Have fun—we're glad to have you on the team!

PLEASE NOTE:

*If you’re planning to present, host, or take on another key role at the event, thank you! We truly appreciate your contribution. However, those roles don’t qualify for volunteer discounts, and we aren’t able to offer a volunteer registration code for other departments.
*Volunteer codes are non-transferable and must be used by the person doing the volunteer work.

Trainings: all training times listed are in U.S. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT; GMT -4).

Medical (Medical)
Saturday March 7 from 3 - 4:30pm
Sunday March 15 from 10 - 11:30am
Monday March 30 from 6 - 7:30pm

Security and Curtain Monitors (Securty, Curtain Monitor)
Monday March 2 from 7:30 - 9pm
Sunday March 8 from 3 - 4:30pm
Saturday March 21 from 10 - 11:30am
Monday March 30 from 8 - 9:30pm

Volunteer Table (Volunteer Table)
Saturday March 7 from 1 - 2:30pm
Sunday March 8 from 1 - 2:30pm
Tuesday March 24 from 8 - 9:30pm
Thursday April 2 from 8:30 - 10pm

All Other Volunteers
Tuesday March 3 from 7- 8:30pm
Saturday March 21 from 12:30 – 2pm
Wednesday March 25 from 8 – 9:30pm
Thursday April 2 from 6:30 – 8pm
Sunday April 5 from 8 – 9:30pm

Volunteer Discounts:

Volunteer discounts are based on a Weekend Package. However, volunteers are still eligible to purchase add-ons during registration. Please make sure any shifts you sign up to work do not conflict with any add-on you purchase.

  • 4 Volunteer Hours = 25% discount off the Weekend Package price on the date of registration.
  • 8 Volunteer Hours = 50% discount off the Weekend Package price on the date of registration.
  • 12 Volunteer Hours = 100% discount off the Weekend Package price on the date of registration.

**This does not apply to yearly opening kickoff discounted pricing**
Regular cancellation policies apply to volunteers.

Volunteer Positions Available:

 Curtain Monitors - These Volunteers will be placed at curtain checkpoints to check badges in order to ensure attendees are registered. They also regularly communicate with Security and Volunteer Assistants to help maintain the event.

Runners - These Volunteers will sit at the Volunteer table and be used as needed to give breaks, run errands, and assist with anything needed by the Volunteer coordinator and Assistants.

Volunteer Table - These volunteers assist with getting people signed into or out of their volunteer shifts. Volunteers in this area must be customer service oriented, polite, and able to multitask. They will need to be able to handle constant communication with the volunteer assistants and Cynthia. There are a limited number of spaces available.

Changeover - These volunteers will assist in the movement of chairs, supplies, and other equipment. The ability to lift is required. These shifts often happen between events or classes. 

Registration - These volunteers assist Jack with managing registration tasks. Tasks could include crowd control, handing out clipboards and water, or assisting those who need accommodations. These positions are limited and most of them are on Thursday afternoon/evening. 

Information Table - These volunteers are responsible for helping attendees get answers to their questions. They need to be able to respond to questions regarding the layout of the hotel, where and when classes are taking place, where registration is, class cancellations, and general knowledge questions. You must be able to use YAPP, read and interpret a hotel layout diagram, and understand a weekend schedule in grid form. Must also be able to use a two-way radio. This table will also hold lost and found items.

Specialty Teams:

Medical - This Volunteer team will assist with evaluation and assistance with medical issues. At a minimum these Volunteers must have a current CPR and First Aid certification. Please upload credentials along with your submission.

Security - This Volunteer team will monitor the event to assist the Volunteer Coordinator and Security Team Leads with maintaining a space consistent with SELF policies and regulations. Must be able to be on your feet and/or walk for 4-6 hour shifts. Previous and/or current security experience is a plus. You will need to be able to attend an additional training session onsite Thursday morning, and have at least one shift between the hours of 8pm-2am will be required.
Workshop Caretakers - This Volunteer team is responsible for delivery and pick up of supplies to all classrooms, ensuring presenters have what they need on the ground, providing reminders as needed, recording class counts, ensuring rooms are set to specifications, and handing out goodie bags, etc.

Load In/Load Out - This Volunteer team will work Wed/Thurs and Sunday. These volunteers must be capable of heavy lifting and working 6-hour shifts. These volunteers are split into several different types:
  • The onsite team is a team of 6 that will start  early Thursday morning to unload and distribute supplies at the hotel. They will return early Sunday morning to  pack up supplies.
  • The vendor team will be a team of 4-6 people who work to help vendors unload and set up early on Thursday. They will return to help break down and load out on Sunday midday. More informaiton will be provided as we get closer to event.
  • The play space team is a team of 4 that will work with Sadistic Engineering to unload and assemble their equipment early on Thursday. They will return to break down and load out early on Sunday. 

Weekend Commitment Volunteers assume specific positions and limited slots are available. Only die-hard volunteers that intend to return yearly in this capacity need apply.  These positions will work more than 12 hours and will need to commit to multiple meetings leading up to the event and a post event meeting to discuss how to improve the experience for others in the future. If you are interested in one of these positions, please note this on your submission.

Fill out this form to apply to volunteer at SELF. 

Badge Name (must be the same name you will use when registering) *
Legal Name *
Contact Email *
Best contact phone number *
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    Please list any limitations: movement, weight restrictions, other limitations or accommodations needed
    Please list any relevant allergies or other medical conditions
    How many hours are you agreeing to work over the weekend?*
    4 hour volunteer - 25% discount
    8 hour volunteer - 50% discount
    12 hour volunteer - 100% discount
    12 hour workshop caretaker team - 100% discount
    Positions you are interested in working this year (choose all that apply)*
    Curtain Monitor
    Runner
    Volunteer sign-in table
    Changeover
    Registration Assistance
    Information Table
    Load In/Out
    Security
    Workshop Caretaker Team
    Medical
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    SELF volunteer positions you've held in the past:
    Please give us further information regarding how you would like to be involved. *
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    Medical Team, please upload current medical, First Aid, or CPR Credentials:
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    SELF Promotes Diverse Voices

    SELF recognizes and values the rich diversity within our community.  We proactively cultivate multicultural representation and inclusion throughout all aspects of our event by prioritizing collaboration with community members who are marginalized on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender (identity or expression), sexual orientation, and/or disability.  With our commitment to diversity in mind, are you a member of a marginalized community?

    If so, tell us more.

    At SouthEast LeatherFest, we commit to providing our community with a culturally diverse event and hold ourselves accountable to ensure we meet this goal.  We've provided checkboxes to provide us with a broad view of community representation as well as a fill-in option to learn about your specific identity. To help us evaluate our work, if you chose to, please tell us about yourself. We will use this data to ensure that we are uplifting marginalized voices and we are bringing the culturally diverse event to our community that we promise.  This information is confidential and will never be shared.

    Race/Ethnicity

    Please check all that apply*
    Black
    Indigenous
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    LatinX or Latine
    Multi-Racial
    White
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    If you don't see yourself described, please add here.

    Sexual Orientation

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    Lesbian
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    Gender

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    Cis-gender Woman
    Cis-gender Man
    Trans*/Non-Binary/GNC
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    Volunteer Expectations

    • SELF Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age.
    • All Volunteers are expected to abide by SELF's consent policy.
    • It is essential to the running of the event that all positions are staffed. You must work the hours you signed up to work. Failure to work the assigned hours may result in your not being allowed to Volunteer for SELF again, and you could be billed.
    • Volunteers are expected to arrive at the Volunteer table and sign in 15 minutes prior to their shift. They will be given any items necessary to perform their assigned duties and then they should report to their assigned position.
    I agree with the Volunteer Expectations.*
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