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Charity
Charity Booth Support
Charity Booth Support
Role Summary
Help us by preparing/setting up the charity booth, selling tombola lottery tickets to attendees and collect donations (monetary and items) for the convention's charity project.
🐾 You will be mainly interacting with Attendees + Staff.
💪 The time commitment and your involvement will be discussed with you.
📅 Activities for this role are mostly expected pre-convention (setup) + during convention (fixed shifts).
Your Profile
You are reliable and responsible, as this role involves handling donations and raffle tickets from attendees. You enjoy interacting with people and helping create a welcoming atmosphere at the charity booth. You feel comfortable approaching attendees and briefly explaining the charity project or tombola. No special sales experience is required: just a positive attitude, reliability, and a willingness to engage with visitors.
🌍 Proficiency in any language is fine in this role.
Charity
Charity Tombola Prize Assistant
Charity Tombola Prize Assistant
Role Summary
Help transform attendee donations into prizes for the charity tombola. You collect and catalog donated items and assemble prize bundles for the draws. This role supports the preparation that makes the tombola possible. You are mainly preparing the tombola before the charity booth opens, but you could also assist in collecting on-site item donations depending on your personal commitment.
🐾 You will be mainly interacting with Attendees + Staff.
💪 Your commitment and involvement is considered supporting (periodic participation).
📅 Activities for this role are mostly expected early pre-convention + pre-convention (setup) + during convention (flexible).
Your Profile
You enjoy organizing things and working carefully behind the scenes. You are reliable when handling donated items and preparing prize bundles for the charity tombola. A structured approach and attention to detail are helpful.
🌍 Proficiency in any language is fine in this role.
Creative Arts & Multimedia
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer
Role Summary
Create visual materials that help communicate the convention’s information and atmosphere. This may include graphics for print, signage, social media, and other event materials. Your designs help give the convention a consistent and recognizable visual style.
🐾 You will be mainly interacting with Staff.
💪 Your commitment and involvement is considered active (regular participation).
📅 Activities for this role are mostly expected early pre-convention + pre-convention.
Your Profile
You have an eye for visual design and enjoy creating clear and appealing graphics. You are comfortable working with common design tools and can follow existing style guidelines. Reliability and good communication with the organizing team are important.
🌍 Proficiency in any language is fine in this role.
Convention Experience
Game Developer (Furvaria Village)
Game Developer (Furvaria Village)
Role Summary
Help develop and maintain small games or interactive experiences for the convention. You contribute to implementing gameplay features, fixing issues, and supporting the technical side of development. The project currently uses the Godot engine, but experience with other game engines and a willingness to learn are equally welcome.
🐾 You will be mainly interacting with Staff.
💪 Your commitment and involvement is considered active (regular participation).
📅 Activities for this role are mostly expected early pre-convention + pre-convention + during convention (standby) + late post-convention.
Your Profile
You enjoy building games or interactive systems and are comfortable with programming concepts. Experience with game engines is helpful; the current project uses Godot, but familiarity with other engines or a willingness to learn is perfectly fine. You work reliably, communicate well with the team, and enjoy collaborative development.
🌍 It would be ideal for this role if you can speak English.
Stage Crew
Stage Assistant
Stage Assistant
Role Summary
Support the preparation and smooth operation of stage activities. You help set up furniture, props, and equipment, assist speakers or performers, and prepare the stage between program items. Your help ensures transitions on stage run quickly and smoothly.
🐾 You will be mainly interacting with Staff.
💪 Your commitment and involvement is considered active (regular participation).
📅 Activities for this role are mostly expected during convention (fixed shifts).
Your Profile
You are reliable and comfortable working behind the scenes. You enjoy helping where needed and can follow instructions from the stage or technical team. Basic physical activity such as carrying light equipment or rearranging furniture may be involved.
🌍 Proficiency in any language is fine in this role.
Stage Crew
Stage Technician
Stage Technician
Role Summary
Help operate and support the technical setup for stage events. This may include microphones, basic audio equipment, or other stage technology during panels and performances. You work closely with the technical team to ensure everything runs smoothly.
🐾 You will be mainly interacting with External Partners + Staff.
💪 Your commitment and involvement is considered active (regular participation).
📅 Activities for this role are mostly expected pre-convention (setup) + during convention (fixed shifts) + post-convention (teardown).
Your Profile
You are interested in stage or event technology and enjoy working with technical equipment. Experience with audio, lighting, or similar systems is helpful but not strictly required if you are willing to learn. Reliability and the ability to stay focused during live events are important.
🌍 Proficiency in any language is fine in this role.
Programming
Panel Assistant
Panel Assistant
Role Summary
Support panel hosts during their session and act as the main contact person in the room. You help ensure the panel has the requested setup and coordinate with stage or technical crew if adjustments are needed. Your role helps the session run smoothly for both hosts and attendees.
🐾 You will be mainly interacting with Attendees + VIPs/Guests + Staff.
💪 Your commitment and involvement is considered core (frequent responsibility).
📅 Activities for this role are mostly expected during convention (fixed shifts).
Your Profile
You are reliable, organized, and comfortable communicating with different people. You enjoy helping others and can coordinate small requests between panel hosts and the technical or stage team. Staying attentive during the session and responding calmly to questions or issues is important.
🌍 It would be ideal for this role if you can speak German + English.
Creative Arts & Multimedia
Web Designer
Web Designer
Role Summary
Help design and maintain the convention’s website and related web content. This includes improving layout, usability, and visual presentation to ensure information is clear and accessible for attendees. The website is managed through a CMS, and experience with content management systems is helpful.
🐾 You will be mainly interacting with Staff.
💪 Your commitment and involvement is considered active (regular participation).
📅 Activities for this role are mostly expected early pre-convention + pre-convention + post-convention.
Your Profile
You enjoy designing clear and user-friendly websites. Experience with web design tools and content management systems is beneficial, but a willingness to learn is just as valuable. You work reliably, communicate well with the team, and have an eye for structure and visual consistency.
🌍 Proficiency in any language is fine in this role.
Programming
Scheduling Coordinator
Scheduling Coordinator
Role Summary
As Scheduling Coordinator, you help bring the Furvaria programme schedule together in Pretalx so everything is clear, organised, and easy to follow. You’ll support the planning and placement of panels, workshops, performances, and other programme items, and help keep things up to date when changes come in. The role is all about keeping an eye on the bigger picture while also handling the small details that make the schedule work well for everyone. It’s a great way to support the convention if you like organising things, solving little puzzles, and helping the team stay on track.
🐾 You will be mainly interacting with Attendees + Staff.
💪 Your commitment and involvement is considered leading (sustained responsibility or coordination).
📅 Activities for this role are mostly expected early pre-convention + pre-convention + during convention (standby).
Your Profile
You enjoy working with details and don’t mind sorting through lots of information to keep things tidy and understandable. It helps if you’re comfortable with tools like Pretalx or similar systems, but what matters most is that you’re willing to learn and happy to work together with others. You stay friendly and practical when plans shift, and you like finding solutions that help everyone involved. This role is a good fit for someone who is organised, communicative, and enjoys helping things run smoothly behind the scenes.
🌍 Proficiency in any language is fine in this role.
Charity
Charity Co-Coordinator
Charity Co-Coordinator
Role Summary
As Charity Co-Coordinator, you help shape and support Furvaria’s charity activities together with the rest of the team. You help keep plans organised, coordinate with others involved in the charity area, and make sure ideas turn into a welcoming and meaningful part of the convention. This can include helping with communication, planning activities, and keeping track of the details that help everything run smoothly. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys teamwork, community spirit, and supporting a good cause at the event.
🐾 You will be mainly interacting with VIPs/Guests + External Partners + Staff.
💪 Your commitment and involvement is considered core (frequent responsibility).
📅 Activities for this role are mostly expected early pre-convention + pre-convention + during convention (standby) + post-convention.
Your Profile
You like working with people, staying organised, and helping shared plans come together. An interest in charity work, community projects, or event coordination is helpful, but you do not need lots of prior experience to contribute well in this role. You are friendly, reliable, and comfortable communicating with different people while keeping an eye on both the bigger picture and the small practical details. A willingness to collaborate, adapt, and support others will make you a great fit for this role.
🌍 Proficiency in any language is fine in this role.
IT Infrastructure & Development
On-Site Network Coordinator
On-Site Network Coordinator
Role Summary
As Network Coordinator, you help plan and support technical infrastructure for Furvaria, including networking and experimental systems such as rough indoor tracking with Bluetooth beacons. You work closely with the Convention Experience, Stage and other ConOps teams to turn ideas into practical solutions that improve activities involving network technologies. This can include helping with network setup, testing coverage and connectivity, coordinating hardware placement, and troubleshooting issues as plans develop. The role is a great fit for someone who enjoys hands-on IT work, problem-solving, and building reliable systems behind the scenes.
🐾 You will be mainly interacting with External Partners + Staff.
💪 Your commitment and involvement is considered core (frequent responsibility).
📅 Activities for this role are mostly expected early pre-convention + pre-convention (setup) + during convention (standby).
Your Profile
You enjoy working on technical projects and are comfortable thinking through how devices, networks, and physical spaces interact. Experience with IP networking, wireless systems, Bluetooth beacons, or similar infrastructure is helpful, but a willingness to learn, test, and adapt is just as valuable. You communicate clearly, approach challenges in a practical way, and enjoy working with both technical teammates and people from other convention areas such as Convention Experience. This role suits someone who is thoughtful, dependable, and happy to help shape technical systems that support the convention.
🌍 It would be ideal for this role if you can speak English.
Communications
Writing & Proofreading Assistant
Writing & Proofreading Assistant
Role Summary
As Writing & Proofreading Assistant, you help make Furvaria’s written content clear, polished, and welcoming. You support different convention areas by proofreading existing texts, helping improve wording and structure, and occasionally assisting with writing or adapting content where needed. This can include checking spelling, grammar, tone, formatting, and consistency across announcements, info pages, descriptions, and other materials. The role is a great fit for someone who enjoys language, communicates clearly, and likes helping the team present information in a friendly and reliable way.
🐾 You will be mainly interacting with Staff.
💪 Your commitment and involvement is considered supporting (periodic participation).
📅 Activities for this role are mostly expected early pre-convention + during convention (standby) + post-convention.
Your Profile
You enjoy working with text and have a good eye for clear wording, grammar, and consistency. Experience with proofreading, editing, writing, translation, or content review is helpful, but not required if you are comfortable refining text and supporting others with written communication. You are thoughtful, dependable, and able to adapt your writing style to suit different kinds of convention content. This role suits someone who likes making information easier to understand and helping create a welcoming experience through good communication.
🌍 Proficiency in any language is fine in this role.
Convention Experience
Decoration Assistant
Decoration Assistant
Role Summary
As Decoration Assistant, you help make Furvaria’s spaces feel welcoming, lively, and full of character. You support the preparation, setup, and arrangement of decorations across different convention areas, helping turn ideas into a cohesive on-site atmosphere. This can include preparing materials, placing decorative elements, and working with others to make spaces look inviting while staying practical for the event. The role is a great fit for someone who enjoys creative hands-on work and likes helping shape the look and feel of the convention.
🐾 You will be mainly interacting with Staff.
💪 Your commitment and involvement is considered supporting (periodic participation).
📅 Activities for this role are mostly expected early pre-convention + pre-convention (setup) + post-convention (teardown).
Your Profile
You enjoy creative projects and like working with your hands to bring ideas into physical spaces. Experience with decoration, crafting, event setup, visual design, or similar work is helpful, but not required if you are happy to learn and contribute as part of a team. You have a practical eye for what looks good in a shared event space and are comfortable helping with both planning and on-site setup. This role suits someone who is reliable, collaborative, and excited to help create a memorable convention atmosphere.
🌍 Proficiency in any language is fine in this role.
Convention Experience
Arcade Experience Assistant
Arcade Experience Assistant
Role Summary
As Arcade Experience Assistant, you help support Furvaria’s retro gaming hall by keeping consoles, games, and related equipment organised, documented, and ready for use. You help find, collect, and catalogue inventory for the space, including items provided through rentals or contributed by attendees, and support the team in keeping track of what is available and where it belongs. The role can also include helping with setup and coordination so the arcade area feels inviting, functional, and easy to enjoy. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys retro games, likes working with details, and wants to help create a fun convention experience.
🐾 You will be mainly interacting with Attendees + External Partners.
💪 Your commitment and involvement is considered active (regular participation).
📅 Activities for this role are mostly expected pre-convention + pre-convention (setup) + during convention (fixed shifts).
Your Profile
You enjoy retro gaming and have an interest in consoles, games, and the practical side of keeping a gaming space running smoothly. You are comfortable organising information, handling items with care, and keeping track of details across different pieces of equipment and media. Experience with inventory lists, cataloguing, retro hardware, or event support is helpful, but not required if you are willing to learn and work together with the team. This role suits someone who is reliable, careful, and excited to help build a welcoming arcade space for attendees.
🌍 Proficiency in any language is fine in this role.
Logistics
Setup Support
Setup Support
Role Summary
As Setup Support, you lend a helping paw during one of the busiest parts of Furvaria: the final preparations before the convention opens and the first part of the opening day. You help with practical tasks around the venue, support different teams as things come together, and assist with getting spaces ready for attendees, contributors, and volunteers. This can include carrying materials, arranging furniture or equipment, preparing signage or room setups, and helping with last-minute adjustments where needed. The role is a great fit for someone who enjoys being hands-on, staying flexible, and helping the convention get off to a smooth start.
🐾 You will be mainly interacting with Staff.
💪 Your commitment and involvement is considered supporting (periodic participation).
📅 Activities for this role are mostly expected pre-convention (setup) + during convention (standby).
Your Profile
You enjoy practical tasks and are happy to jump in wherever an extra pair of hands is useful. You do not need previous convention experience for this role, but it helps if you are reliable, adaptable, and comfortable with a mix of different setup tasks. You work well with others, stay calm when plans shift, and like contributing in a way that makes a visible difference. This role suits someone who is supportive, dependable, and happy to help during a busy and important part of the event.
🌍 Proficiency in any language is fine in this role.
Convention Experience
Front Desk & Con Store Support
Front Desk & Con Store Support
Role Summary
As Front Desk & Con Store Support, you help welcome people to Furvaria and support them with practical information, guidance, and purchases at the convention store. You are one of the friendly faces attendees may turn to when they have questions, need help finding their way, or want to browse and buy convention merchandise. This role includes helping at the front desk, sharing clear and reliable information, and supporting smooth, friendly interactions at the Con Store. It is a great fit for someone who enjoys working with people and helping create a welcoming and well-organised convention experience.
🐾 You will be mainly interacting with Attendees.
💪 Your commitment and involvement is considered active (regular participation).
📅 Activities for this role are mostly expected during convention (fixed shifts).
Your Profile
You enjoy helping others and feel comfortable being a friendly point of contact in a busy event setting. You communicate clearly, stay calm when several things are happening at once, and like making information easy to understand while also supporting straightforward sales interactions. Previous experience with events, guest-facing support, or handling merchandise can be helpful, but it is not required if you are approachable, dependable, and willing to learn. This role suits someone who is attentive, practical, and happy to help people have a good experience at the convention.
🌍 Proficiency in any language is fine in this role.
Convention Experience
Convention Store Coordinator
Convention Store Coordinator
Role Summary
As Convention Store Coordinator, you help organise and support Furvaria’s convention merchandise area so attendees can easily browse and pick up their items. You help coordinate the preparation and handling of convention merch, including keeping track of inventory and preparing pre-orders so they can be handed out smoothly during the event. The role also involves helping organise volunteer shifts for the Con Store and supporting a welcoming and well-structured store area during the convention. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys organisation, working with people, and helping things run smoothly in a busy event environment.
🐾 You will be mainly interacting with Attendees + Staff.
💪 Your commitment and involvement is considered leading (sustained responsibility or coordination).
📅 Activities for this role are mostly expected pre-convention + pre-convention (setup) + during convention (standby) + post-convention (teardown).
Your Profile
You enjoy keeping things organised and have a practical approach to planning and coordination. You are comfortable working with lists, merchandise, and simple logistics, and you communicate clearly when working with others to keep things running smoothly. Experience with merchandise handling, event coordination, inventory tracking, or similar tasks is helpful, but not required if you are reliable and happy to learn. This role suits someone who is attentive, structured, and enjoys helping create a positive experience for attendees picking up convention merchandise.
🌍 Proficiency in any language is fine in this role.
Charity
Charity Activities Support
Charity Activities Support
Role Summary
As Charity Activities Support, you help the Furvaria charity team run fun and engaging activities that support a good cause during the convention. You assist with preparing and supporting activities such as Doodles for Charity, coordinating with fursuiters who collect donations, and helping during the charity auction. This can include preparing materials, helping activities run smoothly, and supporting the charity team wherever an extra pair of paws is useful. The role is a great fit for someone who enjoys community activities and likes helping create positive moments for attendees.
🐾 You will be mainly interacting with Attendees.
💪 Your commitment and involvement is considered supporting (periodic participation).
📅 Activities for this role are mostly expected early pre-convention + pre-convention (setup) + during convention (fixed shifts).
Your Profile
You enjoy working with people and contributing to activities that bring the community together. You are comfortable helping with a variety of small organisational and practical tasks and are happy to jump in where support is needed. Experience with events, charity activities, or community projects can be helpful, but it is not required if you are reliable and willing to learn. This role suits someone who is friendly, flexible, and enjoys helping create a welcoming and engaging charity presence at the convention.
🌍 Proficiency in any language is fine in this role.
Logistics
Inventory Assistant
Inventory Assistant
Role Summary
As an Inventory Assistant, you help bring structure and clarity to materials and items owned by Munich Furs, the organizing association behind Furvaria. This volunteer role focuses on labelling, sorting, and cataloguing both newly added items and existing inventory that has not yet been clearly recorded. Your contribution helps the team keep track of what is available, where things belong, and what can be used for future convention planning and operations. It is a practical behind-the-scenes role that supports the wider community by making on-site organization smoother and more reliable.
🐾 You can ask us about the social aspects of this role.
💪 Your commitment and involvement is considered supporting (periodic participation).
📅 Activities for this role are mostly expected during convention (flexible).
Your Profile
You enjoy orderly, hands-on tasks and have an eye for detail when sorting or recording information. You do not need prior inventory experience, but it helps if you are comfortable working carefully and consistently with labels, lists, and shared materials. A reliable, patient, and team-oriented approach is especially valuable in this role, as is a willingness to ask questions and learn the existing system. This role is a great fit for someone who likes helping in a practical way and contributing to the convention’s long-term organization.
🌍 Proficiency in any language is fine in this role.
