Help Wanted

Food Volunteers:
Many people are needed to feed the hungry fans. In particular, the Con Suite, Staff Den, and Green Room are where Arisia keeps our attendees fed. Set-up and clean-up is constant, and we really need you! For example the Con Suite is open nearly 24 hours.
Reply to: food@arisia.org [1]

Art Show Setup
Many hands make quick work, and people are needed to assemble the Art Show displays Thursday evening. You don't need to be really a Mr. Fix-it, but being handy with tools would sure help.
Reply to:ArtShow@arisia.org [2]

Security Staff Needed
Security Staff members are required to exhibit a professional manner and adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Security Handbook at all times. That said, Security Staff seems to have a really great time making Arisia work safely and happily for everyone. So, consider your inner cowboy, and join Security Staff. Volunteers under 18 years of age will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact: if you are interested in working for Arisia Security 2009.

Dealer Check-In
People are needed to help with Dealer Check-In on Friday starting around noon.
Reply to:dealers@arisia.org [3]

Newsletter Reporters
Newsletter needs reporters to write articles during the convention. Each reporter will work a different "beat", which can include Party Reviews, Events, Exhibits & Fixed Functions, Behind-the-Scenes, Programming, and others. Reporters will be asked to contribute one article per day to the newsletter; we expect this will require enough time to qualify for an earned membership.
Reply to: publications@arisia.org [4]

Film Projectionists
Wanted: projectionists to show 35mm films for our 40+ hours of film programming. Will train.
Reply to: Films@arisia.org [5]

Fast Track Assistants
Looking for a good time with small people?
We're looking for a few fun Fast Track assistants. Creativity, ability to solve problems, and desire to work with children ages 7-12 are necessary for this fast paced con-within-a-con. Programmed hours will be Friday night 7-9, Saturday 10-5 (closing one hour earlier than usual because of the Masquerade using our space as their Green Room), Sunday noon-6, and Monday 10/noon-3... Fast Track will be open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday mornings from 9-10 or noon (depending on the day) with unscheduled but supervised play in the early morning to accommodate those parents who have morning program items, so a morning person or two would be a great help here on Saturday, Sunday and Monday 9:00 am to 10 am or noon. And then there's clean-up. Animals, discussions, music, magic, and of course, crafts of all sorts are planned for this year.
Please contact Persis Thorndike at if you are interested in joining the Fast Track Team as a part-time or full-time assistant, or even if you are willing to put in a few hours before, during, or after.

Transportation Captain
Have you ever wanted to tell people where to go?
We need someone to organize the shuttle buses and offsite parking.
Reply to: memberservices@arisia.org [6]

Sign Shop Runner
Need someone to deliver signs for the sign shop. Must be fleet of foot, and able to figure out the hotel's layout.
Reply to: Publications@arisia.org [7]

Data Entry
We need data entry, data editing and help with email processing. If you would like to volunteer and are just not sure how, this is a great introduction to the inner workings of the convention!
Reply to: program@arisia.org [8]

Masquerade Volunteers:
Please see our posting [10] for more information!

Staff Den Assistants
Always wanted to care and feed hungry bears, er... we mean con staff? Really this is a fun position, you get to know everyone!
Applicants will need to help cook meals, put out snacks and beverages in the convention's Staff Den. This job may involve walk-abouts in the hotel during the convention to bring food to hungry staffers.
No experience necessary, flexible shifts available.
Reply to: food@arisia.org [11]

Registration
We need a few happy helpers for Registration to help hand out badges; re-stock brochures, etc.; help people with the registration system. We will train you, but it helps if you have previous keyboard input experience. Flexible shifts.
Reply to: registration@arisia.org [12]

Events
Events is that division of Arisia that puts on, well, the events. If you are a party planner in this life, a past life, or in your dreams we need you! What do we plan? Just to name a few: the Masquerade, dances, bands, demonstrations, and so much more.
We're looking for people to help us "manage" the rooms. This involves being present at the room for a chunk of time and making sure that each event gets in and out smoothly. Come join the fun and find out what makes Arisia tick.
Reply to: Events@arisia.org [13]

Info Desk Staff
No heavy lifting required, just a willingness to help people and answer questions. While it is helpful if you are familar with the Cambridge-Boston area and have been to Arisia before it is not required.
Reply to: info-desk@arisia.org [14]

Dealer Porters
People with strong backs are need Friday afternoon to help dealers move their stuff into the hotel. We have a great pack-in location this year, but appropriate clothing for New England weather is still highly recommended.
Reply to: dealers@arisia.org [15]