Join Our Volunteer Team

Be a part of something inspiring. Help bring Maker Faire Orange County to life and support our vibrant community of makers, dreamers, and doers.

What to Expect

Many of our volunteer roles are general positions and we do our best to make it fun for everyone. During your shift, you might help with laying down tape, setting up signs, assisting move-in/out activities, scanning tickets, managing crowds/lines, solving problems, or helping out with maker support.

This year, we also have a few special roles for those with specific skills. Let us know on the sign-up form if you’d like to help in a particular way!

Examples of Roles

  • Soldering: Help attendees learn to solder electronic badges! We provide the kits, you bring the knowledge.
  • Robotics: Assist with our robotics arena where attendees compete in hands-on challenges.
  • Production Time: Help with weekly prep, making signs, organizing supplies, and pre-event logistics.
  • Clean-Up: Help us wrap things up! Support final teardown and ensure we leave the venue better than we found it.
⚠️ Warning: you are in danger of learning a new skill and possibly picking up a new hobby! We can't always place volunteers in the section they most desire, but we do our best to make helping at the event fun.

Ready to join Crew? - Make a bigger impact!

If you want to be more involved throughout the year and make a bigger impact, consider joining our crew! Crew members play an ongoing role in shaping Maker Faire OC and often get with our meetups, attend partner events, and take part in planning efforts.

Joining crew means helping us grow and improve the event. You can choose to:

  • Lead outreach for new makers and sponsors
  • Support production with your special skills
  • Organize logistics and help manage production
  • Champion a specific maker vertical and grow our villages

If you're ready to level up your impact, joining crew is the way to go!

Call for Volunteers 2024

Welcome to the Maker Faire Orange County Volunteer Page! We are thrilled to invite passionate individuals to join us in celebrating creativity, innovation, and the spirit of DIY. MFOC is not just an event; it’s a community-driven extravaganza that showcases the incredible diversity of makers, tinkerers, artists, and inventors.

As a volunteer, you’ll play a vital role in making this extraordinary experience come to life. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or simply eager to be part of something remarkable, there’s a place for you in our dedicated team. Join us in inspiring the next generation of innovators and in shaping an unforgettable MFOC!

If you have any preferences for helping out, please list them in the comments field below. Some example areas include:

  • Marketing
  • Organization
  • Setup
  • Load-in
  • Volunteer & Maker Check-in
  • Information Booths
  • Hands-on activities
  • Maker Liaisons
  • Load-out
  • Crew
📋 Sign Up Form Coming Soon! Follow us on socials to get notified when we open up the call.