Popular Post Me**** Posted July 28 Popular Post I'm new to the scene and want to be freaky and don't have a place to. I want to volunteer at kinky and hypnosis conventions to meet potential kinksters and likeminded individuals but I'm not sure where to begin.
Ra**** Posted July 28 KinkFest in Portland is always accepting volunteers; the convention is usually the 2nd week of april
ge**** Posted July 28 Each will have their own wants/needs/means of volunteering - so the best way would be find them and check out the event listing/website to see if they even need volunteers, and if they do what they are looking for from one, and how to volunteer if so. Failing that information being readily available contact the person hosting the event. . Whether they want you may also depend on your level of experience etc. . However if you're seeing it as a means for free entry and meeting others then you might want to think again - you'll be expected to work and not spend your time connecting with others. . A far better option would be look for local Munches and the like and get along to those - they're social only events designed specifically for you to meet and chat to others, not necessarily as potentials but socially.
ha**** Posted July 28 If you volunteer at conventions, you’ll mostly be working the backend to help said convention run smoothly. Depending on the specific rules of the convention, you might not get time to play. It requires you to be security vetted to ensure you’re a safe person to be included in the environment. Check local kink orgs to you because nearly all of them are volunteer ran and are always happy to onboard anyone new
Laycette Posted July 28 Volunteering is a great way to get known and make contacts. Just don't expect a reward on the night. Delayed gratification is the thing to keep in mind. Your efforts will be appreciated and noticed by the right people and matter later. And, you will gain useful experience.
ho**** Posted July 28 Yall throw conventions?!?!? Why is this tue first time I'm hearing about this!!! Where can I find out more info?
Da**** Posted July 28 Start small first and foremost. Get vetted into your local area first. Put in the work locally. I admire your eagerness to get involved, but it could be your downfall. The thing is trust. You have to prove yourself to be trustworthy. Attend local munches, let people get to know you. Observe don't participate. If you're just in it to get laid it isn't going to work. Start slow. I understand the eagerness but from what I am reading you're going about it as all wrong. It takes time. I have been in the lifestyle a long time. Please be patient. Understand that right now this is very new to you. I get your excitement. You can burn yourself out.
ey**** Posted July 28 ideally, events should vet their volunteers. if you are a random unknown person - then you wouldn't pass vetting. However, if you attended the types of event you may be interested in volunteering at, or other munches/events in the area - then you're not unknown. Most always have a need for some help - and whilst, depending on what you volunteer with, there is a potential to be introduced to a lot of people - if you are using this as a means to *meet* people, then, well - if you're volunteering happen you're supposed to be helping. And if you did meet someone, can the event rely on your help for the rest of the event? Or subsequent events? Being involved in a local kink community can be a good experience and very rewarding, but it is very much about what you're willing to put in, rather than how volunteering benefits you.
No**** Posted July 28 It will require being vetted by a group that hosts kinky events, and then you'll need to speak with whoever coordinates these events to see what skills you may have that could lend itself to that event.
Be**** Posted July 31 The “I’ve been in the lifestyle a long time, slow your roll newbie and pay your dues rook” bullshit is soooo overdone. OP wants to help and meet like-minded folks, and instead he’s getting grilled for being too enthusiastic? Disappointing tbh. This is why people bounce. Gatekeeping from inside the community isn’t the flex people think it is and if any of y'all happen to see this, pls try to be more welcoming. Topics like this ain't easy to share for lots of us.
ey**** Posted July 31 6 hours ago, Beau-plus-you said: The “I’ve been in the lifestyle a long time, slow your roll newbie and pay your dues rook” bullshit is soooo overdone. OP wants to help and meet like-minded folks, and instead he’s getting grilled for being too enthusiastic? Disappointing tbh. This is why people bounce. Gatekeeping from inside the community isn’t the flex people think it is and if any of y'all happen to see this, pls try to be more welcoming. Topics like this ain't easy to share for lots of us. It feels you're reading what you want to read, rather than what is actually written. Folk are giving advice on how he can get involved what should we do instead? Lie? Oh yeah - events never vet anyone, just show up and they'll give totally unknown people access to everything? Like, it's good to want to volunteer and offer time, but have to be realistic on what volunteering usually consists of. To temper expectations.
Ot**** Posted August 21 July 28, RavenBlakeFet said: KinkFest in Portland is always accepting volunteers; the convention is usually the 2nd week of april Correction: kinkfest is always Easter Weekend.
Ot**** Posted August 21 Typically the event websites have calls for volunteers and most events are run by volunteers. Don’t expect to do anything glamorous unless you have applicable skills. I’ve worked door, dungeon setup & teardown, A/V, and vendor relations at quite a few events. Your compensation is typically a discounted or free pass to the event.
cr**** Posted August 23 Portland Kinkfest is a great place, as it requires so many volunteers. But there are also club events around that have needs. Another option is looking into DM, dungeon monitor, training. Once trained, more options become available.
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