Volunteer Positions

80% Staff Accessibility station (table) - answer questions, provide information, etc. 20% Physically assisting a person. Possibly showing them where something is, pushing a wheelchair, etc. - not to include personal care or lifting Must be good with people, some of whom may be frustrated. Good with explaining information. It's helpful if you understand issues around physical or hidden disabilities, but not a requirement. Information needed will be provided.

Provide workshop assistance to attendee. Take notes on class, etc. Must be able to commit to special shifts.

Please note you will be vetted for this position!

• Prevent congestion of walkways around scenes that attract attention.
• Be aware of broken furniture that could pose a hazard. If this is found, the DM should report it immediately to the Head DM. The Head DM will relay the information to Dungeon Crew.
• Be aware of actions that could be unintentionally harmful to an attendee. Think 'danger to life and limb'. This could include but not be limited to a bottom that is unconscious, violent blows to the head, heavy striking to internal organ areas and spine, loss of circulation (during a rope scene), etc.
• Patrol the floor as instructed by your Head DMs, keeping spread out as to make sure that the dungeon stays covered.
• Communicate with the DM staff and KinkFest team via in-ear radio regarding questions, concerns, and logistical issues that arise during your shifts.
• Evaluate and respond to concerns expressed by attendees.
• Must be able to stand on concrete for at least two hours without a break.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and should be able to support another person's body weight if necessary.
• Should be DM trained and willing to present either certification of training or materials from training upon request.

New KF Volunteers are highly encouraged to attend the Orientation, as well as the KinkFest Q&A and Dungeon Etiquette class.

• Attend required Education-A/V training prior to the event.

Prior to classes:

• Check-in at the education desk at the beginning of your shift - get contact info for workshop coordinator; what to do for more chairs, heat, equipment, etc.
• Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of each workshop.

At the beginning of each class:

• Help set up for class, including chairs, whiteboard, etc.
• Help move equipment (massage tables, spanking benches) from one classroom to another as needed.
• Help presenters with microphones and P.A. system
• Welcome attendees arriving for class and hand out any materials, such as handouts, workshop information, and survey information
• Count number of attendees

At the end of each class:

• Make sure wireless microphones are put away
• Clean up room as needed

At the end of your shift:

• Turn in your attendance numbers at the education table.

You must be able to attend the event all weekend!

• In this position, you will be interacting with most attendees for the event. You will be asked many questions and for directions/guidance, and often repeatedly.
• The lobby and food court area are "vanilla" so please be prepared to enforce this with our guests in a polite and respectful manner. There are places to change for play afterward.
• You must be vigilant in enforcing the "no cell phone allowed" policy.
• You will be standing or sitting for long periods of time. We try to do most shifts for 2-hour increments but there may be times when we need you to cover another area in case of an emergency.
• It is helpful to have knowledge of how to use a two-way radio.

Please note this is a very physically demanding job!

• The Truss Crew should be proficient in the safe use of hand tools, particularly socket and crescent wrenches to tighten nuts and bolts in small spaces that often can't be seen.
• Truss crew should also be capable of safe, repeated lifting of 50 pounds, working on knees and/or above head for extended periods, and capable of working on ladders (~6ft. high).
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Must be available to work the two days leading up to the event for set-up and directly after to tear down the event.
• Tools and Equipment: The Truss Crew should have closed toed shoes, and gloves that allow for dexterity (rubber coated construction or gardening gloves work well).

The K.I.N.D (Kinky Informed Neuro-spicy De-escalation) team provides KinkFest attendees with information, resources, kind presence, and implementation of our Consent Revocation policy. Members of this team are trained in trauma-informed de-escalation practices and are on call in shifts to respond to support overwhelmed guests with guidance to conference resources and resources for self-care (such as our quiet rooms), assist individuals with exercising their right to revoke consent and request no contact at KF, and are available to support other KF teams when their presence and de-escalation skills may be beneficial. The K.I.N.D. team is a part of the safety team and works in cooperation with Code Enforcement, Dungeon Monitors, and the First Aid team as well as all other KF teams that may require their assistance.