Volunteering FAQs

Crew members are required to volunteer a minimum of 15 hours throughout the 3 day weekend. That’s just 5 hours a day!
Crew members must keep in contact with their manager – crew members should inform their manager ahead of time if they will be missing a meeting, and respond to any communications given by their manager.
Once you’ve applied and submitted your application, your manager will contact you either separately or through the general crew meetings to keep you up to speed on what is expected of you.
Crew members are required to follow the same weapons policy, code of conduct and other rules set forth by the convention for all attendees. No exceptions

Once you have applied to be part of crew, first time crew members will need to pay a one-time badge deposit fee of $40. A special link will be e-mailed to you after we receive your application.
- Your deposit will be refunded during the week following the convention beginning on Sunday, if you are able to complete your hours by the end of Kon.

You must be over the age of 16 to be a Kawaii Kon Crew member. Those who are between the ages of 16 – 17 will need a Parental Consent Form on file with us by the time of the convention in order to be considered.
Departments that require crew to be 18 years and older:
- Autographs
- Cosplay Cafe
- Guest Relations
- Media
- Registration

You will be responsible for covering any travel/expenses/accommodations you require. We do suggest you take advantage of our group rate if you need hotel accommodations.

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Crew members are required to volunteer a minimum of 15 hours throughout the 3 day weekend. That’s just 5 hours a day!
Crew members must keep in contact with their manager – crew members should inform their manager ahead of time if they will be missing a meeting, and respond to any communications given by their manager.
Once you’ve applied and submitted your application, your manager will contact you either separately or through the general crew meetings to keep you up to speed on what is expected of you.
Crew members are required to follow the same weapons policy, code of conduct and other rules set forth by the convention for all attendees. No exceptions

Once you have applied to be part of crew, first time crew members will need to pay a one-time badge deposit fee of $40. A special link will be e-mailed to you after we receive your application.
- Your deposit will be refunded during the week following the convention beginning on Sunday, if you are able to complete your hours by the end of Kon.

You must be over the age of 16 to be a Kawaii Kon Crew member. Those who are between the ages of 16 – 17 will need a Parental Consent Form on file with us by the time of the convention in order to be considered.
Departments that require crew to be 18 years and older:
- Autographs
- Cosplay Cafe
- Guest Relations
- Media
- Registration

You will be responsible for covering any travel/expenses/accommodations you require. We do suggest you take advantage of our group rate if you need hotel accommodations.