Our Volunteering Crew are the largest, and possibly the most important group of volunteers during the AnimeCon 2025 festival, which will be taking place in Rijswijk in June. Together with the team you'll be responsible for delivering an incredible experience to all our visitors by helping them out directly, as well as behind the scenes.
Check out this page for more information, the perks and expectations, and to apply straight away! AnimeCon 2025 will be held in the Broodfabriek in Rijswijk, The Netherlands.
What is expected of you?
- You're at least 13 years of age during AnimeCon 2025, and are able to communicate clearly in both Dutch and English.
- You're able to be present at the festival from about 11am on Friday, May 2, all the way to 7pm on Sunday, May 4.
- You're able to help us out with about 12 hours of shifts during the festival. Any events that you really want to attend as a visitor will of course be taken into account.
What sort of activities would I help out with?
- The registration desk is eager to work with you to welcome all visitors to the festival. You'll be the first volunteer they see, be ready to answer all their questions!
- At the bag room you'll help to make sure that visitors have the ability to quickly and safely store their coats and other belongings, while they enjoy the festival.
- Various events will take place during the festival, during which you'll be able to help setting them up and provide assistance during the workshop, lecture, etcetera.
- Helping out at the bring & buy means that you're helping our visitors sell their memorabilia for a little bit of money, in the heart of the dealer room.
AnimeCon 2025 will have a huge number of activities going on throughout the day, so you definitely won't be bored when there's nothing to attend.
What do you get from us?
- A free ticket to the festival; we'll either refund your AnimeCon 2025 ticket, or issue you a free one for one of our future events.
- Sandwiches, snacks, drinks and other nibbles during the festival, as well as a place to relax in our Volunteer Lounge, a free volunteering t-shirt & a special badge.
- Access to the Crew channel on the AnimeCon Discord, and access to our WhatsApp group where we discuss anything and everything about our festival.
Please check out the frequently asked questions in case anything is unclear, or reach out to us by e-mail.