Volunteer Registration for SXSW and SXSW EDU 2024 Opens in January 2024!

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Who Can Volunteer?

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, or older.
* No special experience is necessary and there is a volunteer role for everyone!

How Do I Sign Up to Volunteer?

Returning volunteers will receive an email with sign up instructions in early January. Keep an eye on your email! If you need to update your email address, please contact SXSW Volunteer Headquarters.

New volunteers should attend one of the SXSW Volunteer Calls to create a record, select a crew, and create a schedule with volunteer managers.

After the SXSW Volunteer Calls have passed, online sign up will be available to both new and returning volunteers. However, for the best selection of crews and hours, it is important to sign up at your earliest opportunity. Don’t delay!

SXSW 2024 Volunteer Calls
Sunday, January 21, 2024 | Austin Convention Center, 1st Floor - Ballroom ABC 1PM to 4PM

Monday, January 22, 2024 Austin Convention Center, 1st Floor - Ballroom ABC 5PM to 8PM

If you have questions about volunteering for SXSW or SXSW EDU, please email Volunteer Headquarters at volunteer@sxsw.com for assistance. See you soon!

*Some crews have additional age requirements due to venue policy.

Volunteers under the age of 18 years of age will need a parent or legal guardian’s permission to sign up. Minor volunteers will need to email volunteer@sxsw.com to arrange signature of SXSW Minor Waiver by a guardian.

Explore more information about SXSW Volunteers including Volunteer Types & Badges, Crews, and Out-of-Town Volunteers.

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We ask that all attendees and participants, including volunteers, follow the SXSW Health Pledge and exercise personal responsibility when attending SXSW events.

You are committed to:

• Practicing respiratory etiquette, such as masking (where applicable) and / or covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing.
• Exercising good hygiene, such as frequently washing or sanitizing your hands.
• Following the CDC’s recommendations for protecting yourself from, and reducing the spread of Covid-19 and other communicable illnesses.
• Not working or attending any SXSW affiliated event if you have symptoms consistent with Covid-19 and/or have tested positive for Covid-19 and have not completed the CDC’s guidelines for discontinuing isolation.