PyCon 2011 Needs You!

PyCon is a conference that is run almost entirely by volunteers. Do you know what that means? It means that they need you! Last year, I volunteered and it was a mostly good experience. You can check out the staff list to see if there’s any responsibilities you’d like to take over. If so, be sure to join the pycon-organizers mailing list. Here is the primary Volunteer page and following is a copy of what they currently need help with onsite:

• Registration desk volunteers
• Swag bag stuffers
• Session Staff (Note: we need to setup a way for session staff to volunteer for particular sessions; Stay tuned!)
• Tutorial day help
• Electrical cord tapers / untapers
• Last minute helper mob

You can read about these positions here. You can read about my experiences as a session chair here. I was a little nervous when I did it, but I think it went alright.

The main thing to remember is this: If you see someone who obviously needs help, don’t just stand there like a dope! Get over there and help them out!