So far we've heard from many people volunteering to work on the various parts of the convention. We've also been announcing work parties on the volunteers email list, and we'd like to thank all the folks who've been able to come help mail PRs and inventory the storage locker.
Right now we're working on matching people with jobs they'll like; some of you have already heard from us, and many more of you will in the very near future.
This year we're going to have a Gopher Hole for volunteers. It's going to be a place to go and unwind a little, to rest a weary head, to find someone willing to give (or get) a gentle shoulder rub or to lend a shoulder; a place for gossip and fun; and last but not least, a place to recruit volunteers. We want to give you a chance to regroup and recharge so that you'll be ready to go out and have some more fun volunteering! All volunteers are welcome.
At Minicon, the volunteers desk and the gopher hole will be open on Thursday evening for folks who are interested in working setup (and boy, are there lots of areas that need help with setup!), and all day Friday through Sunday. When you get to the convention, please stop by and see us! If you've already signed up to work, we'll have reminders available of when and where. If you'd like to sign up to work then, that's great too. And last but not least, when you see someone wearing a volunteer ribbon, say hello and show your appreciation. (Unless you've previously negotiated a more enthusiastic way to show your appreciation to a specific individual, we suggest smiling.) Volunteers are what makes Minicon happen, and if someone smiles at you, please consider yourself thanked for your necessary and much appreciated efforts!
