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Legion of Super Fans Application for GalaxyCon Des Moines

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Deadline: Sep 13, 2025 11:59 am (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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GalaxyCon Des Moines 2025
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Date: Sep 12, 2025 2:00 pm - Sep 14, 2025 8:00 pm (CST)
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730 3rd Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309, United States

About the event

GalaxyCon Des Moines is More Than a Comic-Con! It’s a 3-Day FESTIVAL OF FANDOM with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, panelists, and PEOPLE LIKE YOU! Join fans from across the galaxy and celebrate Comic Books, Pop Culture, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Anime, Gaming, Cosplay, and more! We look forward to seeing you September 12 - 14, 2025 at the Iowa Events Center
GalaxyCon Events LLC
GalaxyCon Events LLC
Contact Organizer
GalaxyCon Events LLC
GalaxyCon Events LLC
Contact Organizer

About the application

Volunteer Benefits: • Free admission to the convention on the day that you work • Free admission every day of the convention if you work for 10 hours or more • An exclusive GalaxyCon Legion of Super Fans t-shirt • An exclusive volunteer badge/button • 10% discount on GalaxyCon merchandise • A private volunteer breakroom • Free pizza and bottled water while you are on your breaks Application Instructions: • Please complete the application in full. • You will be contacted to determine your availability. • You will be assigned based on our coverage needs. We will take your preferred department into consideration. Returning volunteers have priority on department assignment. • We depend on volunteers and schedule coverage based on your commitment. Please do not apply to volunteer if you do not plan on showing up. • We understand that some circumstances are out of your control. If you are unable to show up for a scheduled shift, please try to let us know as soon as possible. This will not reflect negatively on future volunteer opportunities. • Please upload a clear picture of your face with your application. These pictures are for our internal use only. They are used solely for identification purposes at check-in and to locate you within the building. If you do not upload a photo of yourself, your application will not be approved.

Terms & Conditions

Thank you for your interest in supporting the Legion of Super Fans. Volunteers are essential to our mission, and we appreciate the time and talents you share. To ensure clarity, please review the following policies: 1. Volunteer Status All individuals who participate in the Legion of Super Fans activities do so as volunteers. Volunteers are not employees of the Legion of Super Fans. No wages, salaries, or other financial compensation will be provided for volunteer service. 2. Appreciation Items From time to time, the Legion of Super Fans may provide small tokens of appreciation (such as t-shirts, meals, admission badges, or similar items). These are gestures of thanks and are not considered payment, wages, or taxable compensation. 3. No Expectation of Compensation By volunteering with the Legion of Super Fans you acknowledge that your service is provided freely and without expectation of compensation. Accepting a volunteer role does not create an employment relationship. 4. Compliance with Law Our policies are consistent with U.S. Department of Labor guidance, which states that volunteers who serve nonprofit charitable organizations without expectation of pay are not employees (29 U.S.C. § 203(e)(4)(A)). The IRS also recognizes that volunteers may receive nominal, non-cash benefits without it being considered taxable wages or creating an employment relationship. 5. Volunteer Conduct Volunteers are expected to act respectfully toward staff, fellow volunteers, and community members. Volunteers may be asked to step down if behavior is inconsistent with the values or mission of the Legion of Super Fans. We are grateful for your willingness to serve and support our work. Your time, energy, and goodwill are what make our mission possible.

Questions on the application

Volunteer information

  • Name
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Age
  • Address
  • Emergency contacts
  • Picture
  • T-shirt size

Additional information

  • How did you learn about this volunteer opportunity?
  • Tell us why you'd like to join the Legion of Super Fans in support of GalaxyCon Des Moines.
  • Have you helped out at other fan festivals? Please describe your prior experience here:
  • If you have already volunteered for one department and would like to continue with it, please list it here:
  • Do you have any limitations that you would like us to know about? (Example: Cannot stand for long periods of time, cannot lift heavy objects, or gets overwhelmed by crowds.) This will NOT affect your acceptance as a volunteer, but will help us place you in a department that will work best for you. (Optional)
Legion of Super Fans Application for GalaxyCon Des Moines
Legion of Super Fans Application for GalaxyCon Des Moines
GalaxyCon Des Moines 2025
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