Volunteering

Volunteers are the backbone of Left Coast Crime. If you’re looking for a way to have fun, meet fellow mystery lovers, and contribute to the Left Coast Crime convention — volunteer! Please check the box on the registration form or email Lucinda Surber if you are interested in helping with Crimelandia. (You must be registered for the convention to volunteer.)

Below are some Volunteer jobs for your consideration. Please let us know if can think of another way you’d like to help!

Side Trip Assistant

Sign up to help our Event Coordinator as needed. Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.
Activity Level: Low

Pre-Registration Helper

[TUE–WED] Sign up to help place materials in tote bags Tuesday or Wednesday. Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.
Activity Level: Low to Moderate

Book Dealer Room Set-up

[WED] Sign up for a shift assisting book dealers as they unload and set-up upon arrival on Wednesday, March 11th. Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.
Activity Level: High

Book Dealer Room Doorman

[WED] Sign up for a shift manning the door of the Book Room to remind attendees that the Book Room isn’t yet open to the public. Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.
Activity Level: Low

Registration Desk Manager

[THUR–SAT] Sign up for a two-hour shift helping Registrar Stan Ulrich manage the registration desk. Experience prefered! Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.
Activity Level: Low to Moderate

Registration Desk Helper

[THUR–FRI morning] Sign up for a two-hour shift handing out registration envelopes and tote bags to arriving attendees. No experience required! Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.
Activity Level: Low to Moderate

Information Desk

[THUR–SUN] Sign up for a shift at the information desk: greet attendees, pass out information and maps, answer questions, direct attendees to the sights, shops, and restaurants in Portland. This job is most suited for Portland area residents.
Activity Level: Low

Silent Auction / Hospitality Room Monitor

[THU–SUN] Sign up for a shift monitoring the hospitality room and Silent Auction Items. Responsibilities include keeping an eye on the Silent Auction items and answering questions, making sure that the hotel staff removes trash, the room and tables are kept neat and tidy, and beverages are restocked as needed. Make attendees feel welcome and comfortable. Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.
Activity Level: Moderate

Silent Auction: Process Payments and Distribute Items

[SAT] Help our Auction Chair process winning bids after the Auction closes on Saturday evening. Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.
Activity Level: Low

Program Room Volunteer

[THU–SUN] Sign up for a shift managing a program room. Responsibilities include making sure the hotel staff has picked up trash and that the room is properly set up for the next panel, provide clean glasses and water for speakers, and holding up signs so the panel moderator knows how much time is left before the end of the program, and escorting the panelists to the signing space after the panel. Written instructions will be provided. Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.
Activity Level: Low

Book Signing Area Captain

[THU–SUN] Sign up to monitor the book-signing area. Good organizational and management skills are needed. Some pre-conference work available but not required. You will be responsible for overseeing area set-up, collecting signage each day to post, and directing authors, volunteers, and fans. Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job. 
Activity Level: Moderate

Book-Signing Area Assistant

[THU–SUN] Sign up for a shift helping the book-signing area captain. Duties include placing signage, greeting and directing authors to their seats, and managing lines to avoid congestion. Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.
Activity Level: Moderate

Awards Luncheon Volunteer Coordinator

[SAT] Take responsibility for organizing the Awards Banquet volunteers placed at the doors and inside helping people find their seats on Saturday, March 14th. Minimal advance work confirming volunteers by email. Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.
Activity Level: Moderate

Awards Dinner Volunteers

[SAT] Help people find their seats at the Awards Banquet on Saturday, March 14th. Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.
Activity Level: Moderate

Book Dealer Room Take-down

[SUN] Sign up for a shift assisting book dealers as they tear down and load trucks on Sunday, March 15th (noon to 5:00 PM). Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.
Activity Level: High

Book Dealer Room Doorman

[SUN] Sign up for a shift manning the door of the Book Room to remind attendees that the Book Room is closed to the public. Sunday, March 15th (noon to 5:00 PM). Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.
Activity Level: Low