We look forward to seeing you June 11-14th, 2026! Watch this website and our Bluesky (@MAGFest.org) for announcements.
Note for 2026: We have a very full roster of staff for this event. Existing staff will have their first choice of shifts in late April, and we will open the schedule to new volunteers in mid-May. We are continuing the “at-cost” tier for new volunteers at 12 hours. Please read below for more details.
We have a handful of specific volunteer roles that we are actively recruiting for, and those are posted on our Job Board.
PERKS
These are the Volunteer/Staff Perks for MAGStock 2026. Perks may change from year to year, and will be updated accordingly.
Volunteers are required to purchase admission to the event, but are eligible for various rewards, including swag, food, badge refunds, and even complimentary admission to future events. Some hours are weighted more than others (such as highly-skilled jobs or late-night shifts), and we have shifts from early morning until late night, so you can choose a schedule that works best for you.
Volunteering at least 12 weighted hours gets you:
- MAGStock patch/small swag item TBD
- Access to our Staff Grill throughout the weekend (grill area with burgers, hot dogs, etc.) There will be two meal times a day, but you’re also able to BYO food and use this grill!
- A partial reimbursement on your wristband. MAGStock will issue you a partial refund ($50), about 2-3 weeks after the event, after your shift hours have been confirmed.
Volunteering at least 24 weighted hours gets you:
- MAGStock hat (identifies you as Staff)
- If you are a Volunteer (first year): a full refund on your wristband for the existing year, and the eligibility to become a Staffer the following year.
HOW TO VOLUNTEER
STEP 1: BEGIN THE REGISTRATION PROCESS
We’ll need to begin collecting your information, so go to the pre-registration page where you can begin entering your basic details.
STEP 2: CHECK THE “WANT TO VOLUNTEER?” CHECKBOX
The checkbox appears about half-way down the page. Once you check this, additional options will become available.
STEP 3: SELECT THE AREAS YOU WANT TO HELP
Check off whichever department interests you most! We recommend choosing no more than two or three different departments, since learning about new departments and their processes can be daunting for a first-time volunteer. Selections don’t guarantee that you will be placed in these departments; department heads will review requests and make assignments accordingly.
If you’re not sure what goes on in each department, hover your mouse over each for a short description. Note, not all MAGStock departments are currently listed here; the above is simply an example version of the available departments.
STEP 4: COMPLETE AND PAY FOR YOUR REGISTRATION
If you work enough hours at-event (see above), we’ll either partially or fully refund your registration as soon as possible following the event (usually within 2-3 weeks).
STEP 5: YOU’RE ALL CONFIRMED!
That’s all you need to do to register yourself as a volunteer! As the event approaches (usually 1 month beforehand), our Staff Operations department (STOPS) will send you a Volunteer Checklist where you can confirm your attendance, specify food preferences (for Staff Grill), and most importantly, sign up for shifts in your department.
If you have any questions about the above, feel free to contact our Staff Operations Department at stops@magstock.org.