Signup to Help Out
The Alcon crew are the people that help to make this convention a reality and to make it enjoyable for all our members. If you're interesting in volunteering to help out, please read this page and then volunteer using the form at the bottom of this page.
Why Crew? Well, you get free entry and one free-meal a day. And of course you get the satisifaction of having helped the convention out. We're always happy to provide references to people who work for us, so it's something extra which you can add to your CV afterward. Crewing is also a very easy way to get to know other members of the con, and there is usually a lot of camaraderie between fellow crew members over the course of the event!
What Kind of Work is it? Usually a crew member will help to manage queues, serve attendees, act as a runner to move equipment/items around and so forth. When you join crew, you are placed on to a team. Each team has a team-leader who you will report in to and who will look after you over the event. Each shift you are given is usually three hours long.
Why Crew? Well, you get free entry and one free-meal a day. And of course you get the satisifaction of having helped the convention out. We're always happy to provide references to people who work for us, so it's something extra which you can add to your CV afterward. Crewing is also a very easy way to get to know other members of the con, and there is usually a lot of camaraderie between fellow crew members over the course of the event!
What Kind of Work is it? Usually a crew member will help to manage queues, serve attendees, act as a runner to move equipment/items around and so forth. When you join crew, you are placed on to a team. Each team has a team-leader who you will report in to and who will look after you over the event. Each shift you are given is usually three hours long.
How many hours does a full-crew member do? Each full-crew member does 28 hours over the four days (7 hours a day). This entitles them to free entry in addition to free meal each day.
How many hours does a part-time crew member do? Some teams will allow for part-time crew. These are crew who work for only 1, 2 or 3 days. Part-Time Crew will get a meal and free entry on the days which they are working.
What Teams are there? Specialist, Video Gaming, Artists Alley, Registrations, Cosplay Cafe, Operations, Queens Building Events, Day Bar Events, Evening Bar Events.
I've already paid my entry, can I get it back if I crew? Provided you do the shifts which are allocated to you, then you will receive the entry money back on the Sunday.
What's this about Wednesday and Monday Crewing? If you want to help out on the Wednesday or Monday for setup or take-down, then shifts you do then will count toward the 28 hours. This means you'll be working less on the event days.
Can I do more than this number of hours? If you want to do extra-time, we offer various incentives to do so, ranging from extra-meals to free t-shirts and even accommodation. Make sure to state you're interested and we will get back to you on that.
How many hours does a part-time crew member do? Some teams will allow for part-time crew. These are crew who work for only 1, 2 or 3 days. Part-Time Crew will get a meal and free entry on the days which they are working.
What Teams are there? Specialist, Video Gaming, Artists Alley, Registrations, Cosplay Cafe, Operations, Queens Building Events, Day Bar Events, Evening Bar Events.
I've already paid my entry, can I get it back if I crew? Provided you do the shifts which are allocated to you, then you will receive the entry money back on the Sunday.
What's this about Wednesday and Monday Crewing? If you want to help out on the Wednesday or Monday for setup or take-down, then shifts you do then will count toward the 28 hours. This means you'll be working less on the event days.
Can I do more than this number of hours? If you want to do extra-time, we offer various incentives to do so, ranging from extra-meals to free t-shirts and even accommodation. Make sure to state you're interested and we will get back to you on that.