Volunteer at ZurichJS Conf
Join the crew
Help create a warm, well-run conference experience
ZurichJS Conf is built by the community for the community. You, the volunteers are the ones who make the day feel organized, welcoming, and human from the first check-in to the last conversation. You'll help attendees, speakers, sponsors, and organizers move through the event smoothly while getting a behind-the-scenes look at one of Switzerland's most awaited JS conferences.
The event spans September 9 through 11, 2026. You can tell us when you are available, whether helping with distributed check-in across all days, workshop day support, or at the conference day itself.
OSS Awards · JSNation
You'd be joining an award-winning community
ZurichJS won the highest impact community globally award at the OSS Awards during JSNation. In under two years we've grown from a single meetup to monthly events, international partnerships, and speakers ranging from local emerging talent to web superstars. This conference is us taking that impact to the next level, and volunteers are a huge part of making it happen.
We're a registered non-profit and don't make a single penny doing this. We do it because we love giving back to the community.
Read the full storyVolunteer benefits
What you get out of it
Conference access
Access opportunities for volunteers based on your role and shifts.*
Exclusive merch
Limited-edition ZurichJS volunteer merchandise, just for the crew.
Food & drinks
Complimentary food and drinks to keep you fuelled during your shift.
Networking
Meet speakers, attendees, and sponsors from across the ecosystem.
Behind the scenes
See how a leading community conference comes together.
*Volunteer benefits and conference access are allocated based on responsibilities, shift commitments, and event needs. Complimentary conference access cannot be guaranteed for every role, but we'll always try to offer the maximum we reasonably can.
Roles
Where you could help
Tell us which roles interest you most in the application. We'll match volunteers based on experience, availability, and the event's needs.
Registration & Check-in
Welcome attendees, scan tickets, and set the tone for a friendly day.
Speaker Support
Help speakers feel at home with green room, mics, timing, and logistics.
Room Monitoring
Keep sessions running smoothly and capacity safe inside the rooms.
Attendee Support
Be the go-to person for questions, directions, and a warm welcome.
Sponsor Area Support
Help our partners shine and connect them with the community.
Social Media & Photography
Capture the energy of the day and share it with the world.
Logistics & Setup
Bring the venue to life through setup, teardown, and everything between.
Availability
When we need you
Volunteer for one day or all three. Distributed attendee check-in happens across the meetup, workshop, and conference days.
Sep 9
Meetup Day
Community meetup arrivals and distributed attendee check-in before the conference program begins.
Sep 10
Workshop Day
Hands-on workshops, facilitator support, and distributed attendee check-in throughout the day.
Sep 11
Conference Day
The main event at Technopark Zürich with talks, partners, networking, and attendee check-in.
Requirements
What we ask of you
You are 18 years or older.
You are comfortable communicating in English.
You are available for at least one volunteer shift during the conference.
You are reliable, positive, and ready to help when plans change.
What happens next
The process
Submit your application
Tell us about yourself, your preferred roles, and your availability.
We review applications
We aim to start responding during August, if not earlier.
Selected volunteers are contacted
We'll confirm roles and shifts by email. Applying does not guarantee a spot.
Ready to join the crew?
Become a ZurichJS Conf volunteer
You'll meet great people, gain real event experience, and help shape one of Europe's strongest JavaScript community conferences.