SXSW Out of Town Volunteers:

Volunteers who live on the outskirts of the OOT Volunteer radius are asked to consider finding accommodations closer to the Austin area. Your safety is our FIRST priority. Volunteer shifts and SXSW events can run late into the night. Fatigue and other factors can lead to unsafe travel conditions, so we ask that all volunteers take into consideration your travel requirements before choosing to volunteer.

As an OOT Volunteer, you will not be required to attend the SXSW Volunteer Calls, or in-person crew trainings and venue walkthroughs. However, the online volunteer training video and quiz must be completed before checking in for your first shift. View OOT Volunteer Requirements below.

OOT Volunteers who submit their registrations by the early OOT Deadline, January 14, 2019, will receive crew contact information via email on January 16, 2019 for those crews that accept OOT Volunteers. It is the responsibility of the volunteer to contact crew managers to build a schedule.

OOT Volunteer registrations received after the deadline will be sent available crew information In early February.

• Provide a valid, local address for accommodations during SXSW if living outside of the 70 mile radius of Austin, or 30 miles if choosing to be an OOT Volunteer instead of local
• Must be at least 16 years of age*
• Work a minimum of 24 hours on an All Conference Crew or Music Venue Crew
• Have a valid email address (no sharing of email addresses, please)
• Correspond with SXSW Crew Managers or Staff via email to create your schedule
• View and complete the online volunteer training video and quiz
• Agree to the Volunteer Release & Waiver of Liability
• Acknowledge and adhere to the Volunteer Policies and Guidelines
• Arrive in Austin in time to check in with Volunteer Central at the Austin Convention Center and begin your first shift on time

*Music Venue Volunteers must be at 21+, or 18+ if working on the Outdoor Stage Crew