Call for Volunteers - Because not all heroes wear capes

Call for Volunteers

Volunteers are the heroes that make hosting a WordCamp possible. There are no special skills required and we have open positions depending on your interest. Volunteers receive a complimentary ticket to WordCamp as a thank you for giving back to the local WordPress community!

Available Positions:

Setup Crew: We need a lot of heroes with mighty strength, or just a willingness to save the day.  You’ll have to be an early riser to for this one to ensure every attendee has an amazing experience!

Check In Support: You’re on the frontline and in a position to be the first point of contact for everyone in attendance.

Swag Agent: We’ll have some fun things to give away and everyone who visits the swag table is happy and excited!

Room Managers: This is an exciting position. You’ll not only get to see all of the talks, you’ll get to interact with the attendees and maintain the feel of the room!

Door Monitors: A really fun way to get to know people and support the rooms and talks.

Speaker Support: Aid the room manager in making sure each speaker has what they need to give an engaging talk.

Lunch Setup: You can’t take on the world and be hungry at the same time. We’ve got some exciting meals planned and need help to make sure everyone has a comfortable place to enjoy their break times.

Happiness/Help Bar: Provide in-person WordPress support and answer questions about using or getting started with WordPress.

Contributor Reps: We want people to get involved in WordPress.org! There are teams you can join from coding, to marketing, to support for community and documentation.  You’ll help people understand how to evaluate available teams and provide information on what it takes to participate!

Video Recording: You’re behind the camera for a specific session(s), with (some) creative license to focus on the slides or follow the speaker around on stage. We’re also looking for experienced video editors to process the footage to submit to WordPress.tv!

Afterparty Help: Help participants step away from the technical and enjoy this social session. We’re planning a fun experience and need people in a support role to lend a hand here and there!

Teardown Crew: Help us clean up the rooms and remove any tables or equipment we set up. You’ll be the unseen hero!

Fill out the volunteer form and let us know you’re interested. We’ll contact you and provide any other specific information or answer any questions you have!

Call for Speakers deadline: Sunday, February 16

Call for Speakers – Final Days

The sands of time are running low!

Speaker submissions for WordCamp San Diego 2020 close on Sunday, February 16.

If you want to share your wisdom and experience with a group of fun, friendly, and appreciative community members, get your submission in now!

You don’t have to be a superhero to apply. We are looking for speakers of all abilities and experience levels.

Learn more and submit your talk on our Call for Speakers page.

If you have questions, contact us and one of the helpful organizers from our team will be happy to discuss them privately with you.

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Open Source Avengers of WordCamp San Diego 2020

Show your appreciation for our Open Source Avengers Sponsors! They’re supporting WordCamp San Diego 2020.

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Call for Speakers San Diego 2020! May 2 & 3, 2020

Call for speakers is open. Are YOU the hero we're looking for?

The bat-signal WordCamp-signal it out! Our Call for Speakers is open through Sunday, February 16, 2020.

We know who you are. You’re probably sitting there, hemming and hawing over whether or not you should apply, letting those feelings of self-doubt creep in and cloud your decision making process.

Look! We’re here to tell you that you (yes, YOU) are super. You (yes, YOU) have what it takes. We are looking for speakers of all abilities and experience levels. So get that submission in before it’s too late.

If you’re wondering what the heck you should talk about, we’ve prepared a handy list of suggestions on our Call for Speakers page. (You’ll find it if you scroll partway down the page.) Don’t limit yourself to just this list though. If there’s something else you’re passionate about sharing we want to hear it!

If you have questions, contact us and one of the helpful organizers from our team will be happy to discuss them privately with you.

Call for Speakers and Sponsors San Diego 2020! May 2 and 3, 2020

Suffering Sappho! WCSD Call for Speakers & Sponsors is Open

Get strong! Volunteer for your living. Join the WordCamp of San Diego and speak for your community. We’re searching far and wide for speakers of all ranges, beginner to veteran.

If you think you have what it takes, submit your speaker application on the Call for Speakers Page.

Sponsorship spaces are also filling up quickly! Will your business answer the Sponsor Signal? We need someone like you, someone who will rattle the players.

Sponsors are what make WordCamps so special. We’d love to see you at WordCamp San Diego this year. Learn more about what your sponsorship does and what you get in return on the Call for Sponsors Page.

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's WordCamp San Diego, 2020! May 2-3, 2020.

Great Krypton! It’s WordCamp San Diego 2020 🦸‍♂️

Look! Up at the sky! It’s a bird. It’s a Plane. It’s WordCamp! That’s right. The WordCamp San Diego 2020 edition is here and we’re bringing it to you with a bang. 💥 

Hold the kryptonite… Nothing will stand in the way of WordCamp San Diego in 2020! (Even Lex Luthor himself has promised to be good.) The San Diego WordPress community is ready to unleash the superhero in each of us. 🦸🏿🦸🏻‍♂️ 

Truth, justice, and the San Diegan way. It’s going to be an event to remember! 

Join us for this 2-day WordCamp on May 2-3, 2020 at the Scottish Rite Center in San Diego. You might even spot a superhero or two while you’re there. We can at least promise a little cosplay. 🦹🏽🦹🏻‍♂️

The best news is, this event is nowhere near as hard to get a ticket to as Comic Con. But it is sure to sell out eventually. So, get involved early! You can: 

  • 🎟️ Attend (coming soon)
  • 🎤 Speak (coming soon)
  • 💸 Sponsor
  • 💗 Volunteer (coming soon)

However you choose to participate in WordCamp, you are sure to gain knowledge, colleagues, friends, and swag. You might even form your own squad to rival the Avengers. 👊

Don’t forget – Cape optional. Masks banned. Fun required. 

More details are coming soon. Sign up to get updates on ticket releases and call for speakers, or register as a sponsor now. We have sponsorship levels to fit all business budgets. 💥