Volunteer

Further Confusion is 100% volunteer run. From first-time GoFurs, to long-time Board members, everyone on FurCon staff works on the convention in their spare time. No one gets paid for their time here. We are constantly amazed by the positivity and dedication of our volunteers, who are truly the backbone of our event.

Who can Volunteer

The simple answer is Anyone over 18 years old and willing to help out. If you have a desire to help your fellow furs have a fantastic weekend, we need you on our team!

Unfortunately, we can not accept volunteers under 18. But, come and enjoy the convention, we will be happy to have you on team FurCon later on!

How to Volunteer

Volunteer Applications status is: OPEN

Click this… VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

View the Welcome! page… Volunteer Help & FAQ

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What it’s like to volunteer with Further Confusion

Meeting new friends, having the time of your life, building an amazing weekend for your fellow furs. There are monthly planning meetings for the entire staff and individual departments have their own huddles. Much of this is done over Google Meet or other group chat, so it is very easy to participate.

Volunteers receive a lot of perks!

We are always looking for new ways to thank our amazing volunteers. There are many perks for just the minimum number of hours. If you are willing and able to do more we have added benefits for you. Here is what you get for all your hard work this year.

Volunteer Perks

We deeply appreciate the time and energy our volunteers bring to make Further Confusion a success. As a thank-you, we offer some fantastic perks based on the number of hours you contribute:

  • For at least 8 hours of volunteering:

    • A registration discount equivalent to an Attending membership for the current year.
    • Access to the Staff Lounge.
    • Priority seating for our larger events.
    • Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner served in our staff feed room on the 18th floor of the Hilton.

  • For 12 or more hours:

    • All of the above, plus a special tier 2 gift for the current year.
    • Priority hotel reservations for next year as a thank-you for your dedication.

  • For 18 or more hours:

    • Everything listed above, plus an exclusive tier 3 gift.

Minimum Volunteer Hours Requirement

We ask that volunteers are commit a minimum of 8 hours of your time spread out across the whole convention. (If you don’t meet this minimum, we might not ask you back next year.)

Misrepresentation Policy

We maintain a strict no-tolerance policy against anyone who misrepresents their intentions of volunteering in order to gain access to various staff perks.

The consequences for abusing this system may lead to a permanent ban of attending the convention.

Because resources are in high demand, willful misrepresentation of intentions is considered equivalent to actively stealing from our attendees, and thus, will incur similar consequences.

We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, but consistent lack of presence and failure to communicate your absence without valid reasons will not be tolerated.

Meeting schedule

We encourage our volunteers to attend monthly meetings, either in person or remotely. Attendance is not a requirement for volunteering; it’s just helpful! Our volunteer meetings are typically held on the third Saturday of each month, at 1 PM.

For the exact dates, agenda, and meeting minutes, please visit our internal wiki.

Attendance of at-con meetings is strongly recommended, but you only need to attend one of the two sessions.

Staff Lounge

We have set aside a special area just for staff to hang out and relax. You will find good conversation there and a chance to get to know your fellow volunteers, or even read a book in your down time. There may even be a special surprise or two.

Volunteering doesn’t have to be a huge time commitment!

We work hard to make sure that our volunteers can find balance to enjoy the con themselves as well as helping out — most at-con volunteer expectations are for just a few hours per day, and there are also plenty of entirely-pre-con positions. We’re happy to help you find a position that fitsyour schedule.

And, of course, if you are able to do more than the minimum hours there are additional perks!

Note: Regrettably, Further Confusion is unable to offer crash space to volunteers. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Parking

Coming to a staff meeting? We’d love to see you! Looking for where to park? Check out the Parking section of Travel Tips for resources. (Note that quoted con parking rates only apply during the con itself.)

Some recommended options when parking downtown:

  • Sometimes you can find free street parking on Delmas between Park and Auzerais. About a 10-minute walk.

  • Park at the Second and San Carlos garage, which has a flat rate of $5 on weekends. Also about a 10-minute walk.

  • Many nearby restaurants will validate your SJPark ticket, so grab lunch at LaVic before or after the meeting, and ask for validation to get your garage parking discounted.

  • Public transit is abundant downtown — save on parking altogether!

  • You can take light rail directly to the convention center for $2.50.

  • Depending where you are coming from, you may also consider a ride sharing app, rental scooters, or biking as possible alternatives to parking downtown.