Volunteers

NARIX is 100% volunteer-run via our Steering Committee and five additional committees/teams. Each Committee is staffed with a chair member from the Steering Committee who ensures the committees are properly staffed and supported with the resources they need. 

How to become a volunteer at an event:

When you fill out your initial application to NARIX, there will be a space to offer to volunteer at the event with one of our committees. Once your application has been accepted, and your spot at the event has been confirmed, you will be placed ideally in either your first or second choice placement in one of the following roles:

  • Medical/First Aid Team ~ on-site medical help for non-emergency concerns

  • Community Care Team ~ on-site emotional advocates and incident reporting

  • Check-In ~ assistants to get all of the attendees their badges at check-in

  • Board Faerie ~ assistants to the Board Daddy

  • Kitchen Crew ~ our food committee helpers to assist in getting meals ready for attendees

  • Quest Reciever ~ a-little-bit-of-everything helpers

Once you have served as an event volunteer, you are welcome to apply to a committee as spots open to work behind the scenes before, during, and after the event.

Volunteer Committees

Events Committee: 

This committee is responsible for coordinating event logistics, including venue, hard points, food, and supplies. It also plans and executes marketing for NARIX events. Ideal candidates for this committee are capable of accomplishing tasks asynchronously to the committee meetings, are logistically inclined, have experience in event coordination, and want to see and help future NARIX events run smoothly.

Volunteer Committee: 

The Volunteer Committee is responsible for identifying, vetting, recruiting, and training volunteers. Committee members also serve as team leads at our events.  Ideal candidates for this committee are capable of accomplishing tasks asynchronously to the committee meetings, comfortable in social situations, and passionate about NARIX and getting people involved in helping NARIX run.

Accessibility Committee:

The Accessibility Committee is responsible for setting accessibility goals and developing projects and procedures that promote NARIX's accessibility, both during our events and as an organization. Ideal candidates for this committee possess subject matter expertise (either professional or through lived experience) in accessibility, advocacy, and/or project management.

Food Committee: 

The Food Committee is responsible for coordinating catering, food shopping, and budgeting for NARIX events. It ensures that food sensitivities, allergies, and dietary preferences are considered. Ideal candidates for this committee have experience organizing catering for mid-to-large-scale events, an understanding of food allergies, experience working with local businesses, and the ability to resolve mid-event issues promptly. 

Community Support & Response Committee:

The CSR Committee is responsible for running incident management and our community care team. They ensure that incidents are reported, persons involved are represented and their interests are advocated for, and the Steering Committee addresses the needs of those affected. Ideal candidates for this committee are able to remain unbiased in their support of individuals and maintain discretion and confidentiality. They ideally have subject matter expertise in advocacy, social sciences, accountability work, non-punitive repair, and/or community building.