We look forward to seeing you June 12–15th, 2025! Watch this website and our Bluesky (@MAGFest.org) for announcements.
New for 2025: We have an almost-full roster of staff for this year. Existing staff will have first choice of shifts in early May, and we will open the schedule to new volunteers before May 19. This year, we are introducing an “at-cost” tier for new volunteers at 12 hours. Please read below for more details.
We have a handful of specific volunteer roles that we are actively recruiting for, and those are posted on our Job Board.
PERKS
These are the Volunteer/Staff Perks for MAGStock 2025. Perks may change from year to year, and will be updated accordingly.
Volunteers are required to purchase admission to the event, but are eligible for various rewards, including swag, food, badge refunds, and even complimentary admission to future events. Some hours are weighted more than others (such as highly-skilled jobs or late-night shifts), and we have shifts from early morning until late night, so you can choose a schedule that works best for you. The rewards you receive are as follows:
- Volunteering at least 12 weighted hours gets you:
- MAGStock patch/small swag item TBD
- Access to our community kitchen throughout the weekend (grill area with burgers, hot dogs, etc.) There will be some food provided, but you’re also able to BYO food and use this grill!
- A partial reimbursement on your wristband. Your final wristband cost will be $130, and we will refund you the difference between your initial wristband cost and $130. This will happen about 2-3 weeks after the event, when your shift hours have been confirmed.
- Volunteering at least 24 weighted hours gets you:
- MAGStock hat (identifies you as Staff)
- If you are a Volunteer (first year): a refund on your wristband for the existing year, and the eligibility to become a Staffer the following year.
- If you are already a Staffer: a comped wristband for next year!
Staff: Your staff wristband includes admission, which includes tent camping. When you claim your wristband, you will be able to add on merch, meal tickets, or car/RV camping. If you are interested in buying a bed, you will be able to purchase a space at a discount in one of the areas (White House or Cabin) that we have reserved as staff space.
If you have any questions about the above, feel free to contact our Staff Operations Department at stops@magstock.org.
HOW TO VOLUNTEER
STEP 1: BEGIN THE REGISTRATION PROCESS
We’ll need to begin collecting your information, so go to the pre-registration page where you can begin entering your basic details.
STEP 2: CHECK THE “WANT TO VOLUNTEER?” CHECKBOX
The checkbox appears about half-way down the page. Once you check this, additional options will become available.
STEP 3: SELECT THE AREAS YOU WANT TO HELP
Check off whichever department interests you most! We recommend choosing no more than two or three different departments, since learning about new departments and their processes can be daunting for a first-time volunteer. Selections don’t guarantee that you will be placed in these departments; department heads will review requests and make assignments accordingly.
If you’re not sure what goes on in each department, hover your mouse over each for a short description. Note, not all MAGStock departments are currently listed here; the above is simply an example version of the available departments.
STEP 4: COMPLETE AND PAY FOR YOUR REGISTRATION
If you work enough hours at-event, we’ll refund your registration as soon as possible following the event (usually within 2-3 weeks).
STEP 5: YOU’RE ALL CONFIRMED!
That’s all you need to do to register yourself as a volunteer! As the event approaches (usually 2-3 months beforehand), our Staff Operations department (STOPS) will send you a Volunteer Checklist where you can confirm your attendance, specify food preferences (for Staff Grill), and most importantly, sign up for shifts in your department.
If you have any questions about the above, feel free to contact our Staff Operations Department at stops@magstock.org.