2026 LVL UP EXPO Volunteer Application

Our volunteers are the backbone of LVL UP EXPO, and we’re looking for people who are reliable, positive, adaptable, and excited to help create an incredible experience for our community.

Volunteering at LVL UP EXPO is a real commitment. We expect our team members to be punctual, communicative, respectful, and ready to work together in a fast-paced event environment.

While we may not be able to accept every application, we truly appreciate the time and interest every applicant puts into applying.

Please note: a Discord account is required, as it will be our primary method of communication for scheduling, updates, and coordination if you are accepted. This application will ask for your contact email, phone number, and other additional information, so please make sure you have those ready before continuing.

Thanks again for your interest in volunteering with us. We appreciate you taking the time to apply, and we’re excited to learn more about you!

Legal Name* This field is required.

First Name

Last Name

Do you have a preferred name or nickname?* This field is required.My name is Kai, but you can call me KC, too.

YESNO

Preferred Name

If different than legal name.

Preferred Pronouns

Ex. He/Him, She/Her, He/They, They/Them, etc.

E-mail* This field is required.An email you actively check for meeting schedules, updates, and general notifications.

volunteer@lvlupexpo.com

Email Verified

The verification code has been sent to some@email.com
Please check your mailbox and paste the code below to complete verification

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Phone Number* This field is required.If you were going to call or text me, what number would it be from?

Discord Username* This field is required.Please make sure this is your USERNAME, not your display name.

Date of Birth* This field is required.~ Happy (early/belated) Birthday ~

Date

Age* This field is required.I know you just told me your birthday, but I'm bad at math.

Mailing Address* This field is required.Anybody still mail letters?

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Are you affiliated with a club or organization?* This field is required.Are you signing up to volunteer with a club or organization?

YESNO

If yes, what club/organization?* This field is required.Please indicate which affiliation you have to allow for proper volunteer hour reporting to appropriate parties. This will also change which color sign-in sheet you use at the event.

T-Shirt Size* This field is required.US Unisex Sizes Pretty true to size, but shrinks after wash in my experience.

S - 4XL

Have you volunteered with us before?* This field is required.

Yes

If you have volunteered with us before, what year(s)?* This field is required.Check all that apply. If you want. I'm a textbox, not a cop.

2018

2019

2020

2022

2023

2024

2025

If you have volunteered with us before, what department(s)?* This field is required.Check all that apply. If you want. Still not a cop.

Registration

Line Management (Any)

Panels

Tournaments

Exhibit Hall

Special Guest

Setup / Teardown

Other

Do you have other Event / Convention experience?* This field is required.Events other than LVL UP EXPO

YESNO

What event area do you have experience in?* This field is required.

Registration

Line Management

Programming / Panels

Guests / Handling

Set Up / Tear Down

Tournament Organization

Other

Do you have customer service experience?* This field is required.

YESNO

Describe your customer service experience in 1-2 sentences.* This field is required.

Do you have cash-handling experience?* This field is required.

YESNO

Describe your cash-handling experience in 1-2 sentences.* This field is required.

Do you have any specific skills or certifications you'd like to include?Please describe in 2-3 sentences.

What was your favorite anime/manga this year?It might be a mimic, but it COULD be a grimoire...

What is your Game of the Year?ARC RAIDERS. "I SAID DON'T SHOOT"

What are you most excited for at LVL UP EXPO 2026?

Artist Alley

Exhibit Hall - Games / Developers

Exhibit Hall - Merchandise/Retail

Creators - Cosplayers / Influencers / Streamers

Free-Play Arcade

Meet Ups / Gatherings

LVL UP Lounge

Programming / Panels

Special Guests - Autographs

Special Guests - Photo Ops

Side Quest

PC / Console Esports

Retro / VR Esports

Tabletop / Trading Card Games

Wrestling

Other

Emergency Contact 1 Full Name* This field is required.

First Name

Last Name

Emergency Contact 1 Phone Number* This field is required.

Area Code

Phone Number

Emergency Contact Relationship to You* This field is required.Parent, Sibling, Relative, Guardian, Spouse, Partner, Etc.

Emergency Contact 2 Full Name* This field is required.

First Name

Last Name

Emergency Contact 2 Phone Number* This field is required.

Area Code

Phone Number

Emergency Contact Relationship to You* This field is required.Parent, Sibling, Relative, Guardian, Spouse, Partner, Etc.

Please only provide times you are available and willing to be scheduled for.

Applying with open/full availability only to limit availability closer to the event date may limit or eliminate future volunteer opportunities with LVL UP EXPO and its partners or affiliates. Don't overdo it though! If you aren't sure, don't sign-up for it.

Please reach out to volunteer@lvlupexpo.com with any questions prior to submitting your application.

Are you available on Tuesday, April 21, 2026?* This field is required.

YESNO

Please input your availability for Tuesday, April 21, 2026.* This field is required.All times will be interpreted in Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Hour

Minutes

Until

Hour

Minutes

Are you available on Wednesday, April 22, 2026?* This field is required.

YESNO

Please input your availability for Wednesday, April 22, 2026. * This field is required.All times will be interpreted in Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Hour

Minutes

Until

Hour

Minutes

Are you available on Thursday, April 23, 2026?* This field is required.

YESNO

Please input your availability for Thursday, April 23, 2026.* This field is required.All times will be interpreted in Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Hour

Minutes

Until

Hour

Minutes

Are you available on Friday, April 24, 2026?* This field is required.

YESNO

Please input your availability for Friday, April 24, 2026.* This field is required.All times will be interpreted in Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Hour

Minutes

Until

Hour

Minutes

Are you available on Saturday, April 25, 2026?* This field is required.

YESNO

Please input your availability for Saturday, April 25, 2026.* This field is required.All times will be interpreted in Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Hour

Minutes

Until

Hour

Minutes

Are you available on Sunday, April 26, 2026?* This field is required.

YESNO

Please input your availability for Sunday, April 26, 2026.* This field is required.All times will be interpreted in Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Hour

Minutes

Until

Hour

Minutes

Are you available on Monday, April 27, 2026?* This field is required.

YESNO

Please input your availability for Monday, April 27, 2026.* This field is required.All times will be interpreted in Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Hour

Minutes

Until

Hour

Minutes

Leave any questions/comments you may have regarding availability here:

0/200

Will you require parking reimbursement?* This field is required.Parking reimbursements will be given based on committed volunteer hours and only given to those volunteering that day. Surrendering your parking receipts will be required for reimbursement. We reserve the right to deny parking reimbursement for any reason.

YESNO

Select a VIRTUAL Introductory Volunteer Meeting* This field is required.Meeting time 1P PT on listed dates; You must be available to be considered for volunteer positions.

Comments, questions, or concerns?

0/200

Opt-In to LVL UP EXPO Mailing Lists* This field is required.Terms & Conditions: By clicking the "Opt-In Now" button, you agree to join LVL UP EXPO's mailing list, which is a requirement to receive important communications regarding volunteer opportunities, event updates, and organizational news. These communications are essential for our volunteer coordination and engagement. Please note that choosing to unsubscribe from the mailing list will effectively void the at-will volunteer agreement between you and LVL UP EXPO. As a result, we may not be able to notify you about upcoming volunteer opportunities, events, or changes within the organization. Your privacy is important to us, and we assure you that your information will be used solely for communication purposes with LVL UP EXPO. We will not share your details with any third parties without your consent. You can unsubscribe from the mailing list at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link provided in our emails or emailing volunteer@lvlupexpo.com. We hope you understand the significance of staying connected through our mailing list to make the most of your volunteering experience with us.

LVL UP EXPO Volunteering

LVL UP EXPO

By applying to volunteer, I understand that I will be required and are agreeing to attend the volunteer informational meetings. Volunteers that cannot attend meetings or contact us with sufficient notice will be dismissed.* This field is required.

YESNO

I affirm that the facts set forth in this application are true and complete. I understand that if I am accepted as a volunteer, any false statements, omissions, or other misrepresentations made by me on this application may result in my immediate dismissal.* This field is required.

YESNO

Volunteer's Signature

Parent / Guardian Full NameIdeally, this person is one of the people you listed as an emergency contact, but that is not always the case. This person must be over 18 years old.

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Suffix

Parent / Guardian EmailIf you are under 18 and this address is the same as your volunteer email address, you will be disqualified from volunteering with us. You must provide a SEPARATE parent/guardian email address. Your parent / guardian CAN be the one of the listed emergency contacts.

example@example.com

Confirm Email

Parent / Guardian Phone Number

Area Code

Phone Number

The parent or guardian submitted previously will receive an email notification to review and sign the waiver of liability and parental consent form for any volunteer under 18 years old.

You will receive an email notification to review and sign the waiver of liability and parental consent form. If you receive the waiver of liability and parental consent form, but are under 18 years old, please have a parent or guardian 18 or above fill and sign.

2026 LVL UP EXPO Volunteer Application