Volunteers are what make any World Science Fiction Convention happen - and Nippon 2007 is no different.  Whatever your talents and experience, we can use you and would like your help!  Whether a long-time science fiction fan or attending your first Worldcon, you will learn valuable skills through volunteering, and have a wonderful time.  And it's a great way to make new friends!

Volunteers in Registration, Operations, and Information (and pretty much everywhere else!) get to meet authors, artists, editors, and countless fellow fans.  Masquerade volunteers have the chance to see those amazing costumes up close, and help their talented creators put them on.  Art Show volunteers have the opportunity to see gorgeous artwork, and talk to the artists who brought the ideas to life.  Every volunteer gets to share in the excitement of making this truly amazing event happen.  You won't need any special knowledge for most convention work, and when needed, we'll help you learn the required skills.  Most jobs use skills you've already acquired through work, hobbies, or other areas of life inside and outside of fandom.  Helping at conventions can mean everything from putting out flyers and posters or newsletters for everyone to see, to coordinating an activity.

As the first Worldcon in Japan, Nippon 2007 has some unique challenges, some wonderful opportunities, and some delicate balancing acts.  Few of our English speaking fans are fluent in Japanese.  While many Japanese fans have been studying English, equally few of our Japanese speaking fans are fluent in English.  Science Fiction and running science fiction conventions will be our common language.  Our Asian and non-Asian members will work in tandem as volunteer partners.  (Think of it as a wonderful learning experience!)

To join us in the fun, complete the Volunteer form in choice of Microsoft Word and PDF formats.

You can:
Fill in the MSWord version and email the file to us at volunteer.nippon2007@gmail.com,
Send us the information requested on the form in a regular email,  or
You can print a copy, complete it, and mail it to:

Nippon in 2007 Volunteers
c/o Bobbie DuFault
14616 Ley Rd.
Gold Bar, WA  98251, US

We also hope to thank volunteers with some exclusive perks - T-shirts, prizes, reserved seating at some of our larger events for those who are working right before the event, a staff-only party, etc.  If you would like to sponsor the Gopher Hole or donate something to the Perks Pool, get in touch via volunteer.nippon2007@gmail.com or just send us the information.

Volunteer form in MS Word.
Volunteer form in PDF.