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VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
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Thank you for your interest in applying to be a part of our wonderful team for Painted Desert Fur Con 2023!
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel located at 340 N 3rd Street Ac, Phoenix, AZ 85004 during December 30th, 2022 to January 1st, 2023.
As a Volunteer, it is recommended to work at least 4 hours* for each day of the convention. (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) *NOTE: Some departments due to the specialty, have a suggested 6 hours per con day.
Volunteers will receive:
A Volunteer weekend badge, or discounted higher level tiers.
A Volunteer lanyard.
A Volunteer shirt.
Access to the volunteer lounge, with food and drinks provided all weekend.
Volunteer dinner on Sunday night.
Discounted volunteer room spot.
If and once you are hired, you will be representing the convention, and will be expected to follow all volunteer and convention rules before, during, and after the convention.
Please fill out all of the following information in its entirety.
Legal Name
(Required)
As it appears on Government-issued ID
First Name
Last Name
Preferred Name/Nickname
Fursona/Fandom Name
Fur Name or Badge Name
Preferred Pronoun(s)
Preferred Choice
(Required)
What would you like to be called by?
Fursona/Fandom Name
Preferred Name/Nickname
Legal Name
Other
Date of Birth
(Required)
Must be over 18 by date of convention
MM slash DD slash YYYY
City & State
(Required)
City
State / Province / Region
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antarctica
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Bouvet Island
Brazil
British Indian Ocean Territory
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czechia
Côte d'Ivoire
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French Southern Territories
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Holy See
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
Korea, Republic of
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macao
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Macedonia
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine, State of
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Romania
Russian Federation
Rwanda
Réunion
Saint Barthélemy
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Sint Maarten
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria Arab Republic
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania, the United Republic of
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Türkiye
US Minor Outlying Islands
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Viet Nam
Virgin Islands, British
Virgin Islands, U.S.
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Ã…land Islands
Country
Contact Information
Discord will be used for Con Planning and is required. Please add
[email protected]
and
[email protected]
to your email address book. Volunteer emails will be sent from that address. Check spam folder often.
Discord Contact
(Required)
Include # and numbers, example: NAME#1234
Telegram Contact
(Required)
Include @, example: @NAME
Phone
(Required)
In case of emergency
Email
(Required)
Alternate Form of Contact
Twitter, etc
Shirt Size
(Required)
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
2X Extra Large
3X Extra Large
4X Extra Large
5X Extra Large
What are your favorite snacks and drinks?
Emergency Contact Information
Any Medical Information (Allergies, Medical Conditions, Accommodations) you would like us to be aware of?
(Required)
In case of an emergency, who should we contact and who are they to you?
Name
(Required)
Relation
(Required)
Contact Info
(Required)
Position Selections
We will do our best to place you into your preferred positions. If you are not placed into your 1st choice, your second choice will be used. The team will be in contact and do what we can to honor your request.
Position 1st Choice
(Required)
Please note: if the positions with an * require special skills and maybe personal equipment (camera, lights, etc)
Art Production*
Art Show
Artist Alley
Con Store
Dealers Den
Theme
AV/IT Tech*
Con Response Team
Con Operations
Registration
Guest Relations (GOH Team)
Charity
Programming (Panels/Main Events)
Dance Comp/Dance Events
Fursuit Events (Games, Parade, lounge)
Fursuit Lounge
Public Relations (Social Media, Website)
Photography (Photo / Video)*
Please Note: This will require an additional form that will need to be filled out separately which we will email.
Please Note: Due to the specialty of this department we are looking for those who can offer more hours per day to the con. It is suggested for this department of 6 hours per con day.
Position 2nd Choice
(Required)
Please note: if the positions with an * require special skills and maybe personal equipment (camera, lights, etc)
Art Show
Artist Alley
Con Store
Dealers Den
Theme
AV/IT Tech*
Con Response Team
Con Operations
Registration
Guest Relations (GOH Team)
Charity
Programming (Panels/Main Events)
Dance Comp/Dance Events
Fursuit Events (Games, Parade, lounge)
Fursuit Lounge
Public Relations (Social Media, Website)
Photography (Photo / Video)*
Please Note: Due to the specialty of this department we are looking for those who can offer more hours per day to the con. It is suggested for this department of 6 hours per con day.
Position 3rd Choice
Please note: if the positions with an * require special skills and maybe personal equipment (camera, lights, etc)
Art Show
Artist Alley
Con Store
Dealers Den
Theme
AV/IT Tech*
Con Response Team
Con Operations
Registration
Guest Relations (GOH Team)
Charity
Programming (Panels/Main Events)
Dance Comp/Dance Events
Fursuit Events (Games, Parade, lounge)
Fursuit Lounge
Public Relations (Social Media, Website)
Photography (Photo / Video)*
Please Note: Due to the specialty of this department we are looking for those who can offer more hours per day to the con. It is suggested for this department of 6 hours per con day.
Do you hold any certifications, special skills, or experience that we should consider while assigning your position?
(Required)
Degrees, CPR, Training
Do you have any special needs or accommodations that we can help with as an organization to provide the best work environment to maximize your experience?
(Required)
Is there any situation that you feel you could possibly run into that would make you uncomfortable during your time at the convention?
(Required)
Volunteer Referral
We will contact this volunteer member.
Convention Skill Set
Please answer the questions as honest as possible. If it does not apply to you please answer N/A
Have you staffed or volunteered at a convention or large event before?
(Required)
Yes
No
What Convention, Year, and Position held
(Required)
Why do you want to volunteer for the convention?
(Required)
How do you feel volunteering with us will benefit you?
(Required)
Is there a skill set you are wanting to learn or improve upon?
(Required)
Yes
No
Please Explain
(Required)
What is your technical ability level when it comes to equipment you may encounter as a volunteer such as registration tablets, cash registers, radios, and more?
(Required)
1 = Completely new to convention equipment
5 = Significantly advanced in proficiency in con equipment
Please enter a number from
1
to
5
.
What computer programs are you proficient in?
Adult Convention Questions
Please answer these questions as honest as you can.
Are there any groups that could make you uncomfortable in an 18+ environment?
(Required)
Yes
No
Please explain the situation or situations that would cause this feeling
(Required)
Do you have a willingness to learn about new ideas, cultures, and concepts?
(Required)
Yes
No
Maybe
Acknowledgements & Agreements
Consent
(Required)
By submitting this form, you agree that if and when you are hired to volunteer for this convention, you represent the convention before, during, and after. You have filled out the volunteer application correctly and honestly. If you have any questions you are welcome to email
[email protected]
I agree
Acknowledgement
(Required)
I understand that I will need to be fully vaccinated in accordance to CDC/State of Arizona guidelines and I will need to submit a wavier at the convention and verify my vaccination status before I can volunteer for the convention.
I agree
Comments
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