Volunteer Opportunities

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 Honolulu Havoc. (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!

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

Registration Desk Captain
Sign up to help Registrar Stan Ulrich manage the registration desk during high use blocks of time. Experience prefered! Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.
Activity Level: Low to Moderate

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

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

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, 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 Room Captain
The Book Signing Room Captain is responsible for overseeing room set-up, collecting signage each day to post, and directing authors, volunteers, and fans.
Activity Level: Moderate

Book-Signing Room Assistant
[THU–SUN] Sign up for a shift helping the Book Signing Room 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 Banquet Volunteer Coordinator
[SAT] Take responsibility for organizing the Awards Banquet volunteers placed at the doors and inside helping people find their seats on Saturday. Minimal advance work confirming volunteers by email. Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.
Activity Level: Moderate

Awards Banquet Volunteers
[SAT] Work with Awards Banquet Coordinator to welcome people at the doors and help them find their seats at the Awards Banquet on Saturday. Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.
Activity Level: Moderate