2026 DCC Volunteer Team

Full time shifts are available as well as morning and afternoon shifts. Previous experience in supporting a conference is preferred, but not required. You must be at least 18 years old to volunteer or provide additional parental consent. Lunch may be provided for full-day volunteers; no compensation or travel/hotel aid available.

Please note there are limited volunteer spaces for Sunday, July 26th.

• Registration/Information Desk: These volunteers assist with attendee check-in, answering questions and providing information on the agenda and room locations.
   
• Session Room Monitors: These volunteers help with the conference sessions. They distribute and collect surveys, take headcounts, help people find seating and open and close entry doors.
   
• Kids Zone Monitors: Volunteers are needed to keep designated kids’ play areas secure, monitoring entrance and exit points. Others will help parents sign their children in and out and provide kids with name tags.
   
• Kids Zone Mentors: These volunteers help oversee the activity tables and designated play areas for kids. They engage children in games and facilitate fun activities.
   
• The debra Shop: These volunteers assist with set-up and sales of EB awareness merchandise.
   
• Hospitality: These volunteers are our greeters, and may be responsible for helping to guide people as they enter/exit lunchroom or elevators.
   
• Talent: Volunteer entertainers are needed for the kids rooms + family friendly social activities.
   
• Setup/Assembly: On Sunday, July 19, volunteers are needed to assist with unloading and unpacking supplies, and other preparations such as putting together name badges, table tent cards and folders. Physical activity, such as bending, stooping and lifting up to 20 pounds, may be required. 

Please read the Waiver and Release information below for our online volunteer application. Once your registration form has been received, a debra of America team member will contact you.