Buildup is a great task for first-time volunteers, as you will get to know the conference, the volunteers and the staff very well. As a task, it is fairly simple: each year we have to convert five university buildings to a location fit for FOSDEM.
There are many jobs to do: setting up stands, covering the wall with the famous brown paper, running cables, putting up signs, etc. While carrying heavy stuff around is sometimes required, other work requires a more delicate touch.
We usually start at 12:00 and hope to finish before 19:00 (we have to leave the building at 22:00, so that's our deadline). Around that time, someone will bring food for everyone, usually Chinese.
As you can imagine, this is a mammoth task, and more volunteers are always wanted. So if you can't make it at 12:00, come a little later. There will be enough work to do to keep you busy, don't worry! |