Note for 2024: We already have enough volunteers to run MAGStock this year. If you’d like to be added to our waitlist, you can follow the steps below to register and indicate your areas of interest. If we can accommodate additional volunteers, we will reach out to those who have indicated interest in mid-May. We have a handful of specific positions that we are actively recruiting for, and those are posted on our Job Board.
PERKS
These are the Volunteer/Staff Perks for MAGStock 2024. 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 some areas at MAGStock run 24/7, 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 pin (or similar merch item)
- 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!
- 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.