VOLUNTEER TEAMS & ROLES
Note: Availability of some roles may vary depending on the specific VX event.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Support the catering team to ensure smooth meal service and vendor operations.
- Registering staff and volunteer meals
- Transporting small meals within the venue
- Assisting food vendors
ICT
Work alongside our IT team to maintain event network efficiency.
- Monitoring Wi-Fi network performance
- Preventing unauthorised attendee hotspots
INVESTORS
Assist in welcoming investors and coordinating their meetings with startups.
- Managing check-ins for investors
- Directing and informing attendees
- Supporting investor meetings and the Investors Area
KEY EVENTS
Gain first-hand experience at exclusive VX functions and networking sessions.
- Directing and informing guests
- Assisting at roundtables
- Managing guest lists and cloakroom
LIVE TEAM
Capture the pulse of the event in real time! Perfect for aspiring journalists or writers.
- Collecting and uploading live speaker quotes
- Taking photos/videos for social media updates
(Strong English writing skills preferred.)
MEASUREMENT
Help us enhance the attendee experience through data collection.
- Tracking attendee flow and engagement using a scanning app
MEDIA
Be part of the Media & Broadcast area and support visiting journalists.
- Assisting at press conferences and interviews
- Welcoming media representatives
- Managing press access
NIGHT/AFTER HOURS
Join the team that keeps the energy going after dark!
- Directing and informing attendees at evening entertainment and networking events
OPERATIONS
The backbone of the event — ensuring everything runs seamlessly.
- Managing info desks, cloakrooms, and directions
- Supporting crowd management
- Driving buggies or assisting with transport logistics
- Monitoring event operations
PARTNERS
Support VX Partners to ensure their activations run smoothly.
- Directing and informing
- Assisting partners in their booths, workshops, and meeting rooms
REGISTRATION
Be the first friendly face attendees see!
- Registering attendees, speakers, partners, staff, and volunteers
- Preparing accreditation materials
- Managing registration queues and information desks
RESPONSE & SUPPORT
A flexible, dynamic team supporting multiple functions across the event.
- Assisting Volunteer Management with daily operations (check-ins, t-shirt and lunch distribution, etc.)
- Reinforcing other teams when needed
- Managing the Volunteer Hub
SPEAKERS
Ensure VIPs and speakers enjoy a smooth experience before going on stage.
- Directing and informing
- Escorting speakers and supporting roundtable sessions
- Managing the speaker prep area
STAGE
Support stage management and keep sessions running smoothly.
- Backstage assistance
- Directing and informing
- Managing audience flow and seating
VOLUNTEER LEADS
For experienced VX volunteers ready to lead and mentor new team members.
- Coordinating volunteer deployment
- Leading team briefings and check-ins
- Acting as a point of contact between volunteers, area managers, and coordination staff
(Ideal for mature, resourceful volunteers with leadership experience.)
STARTUP
Assist in managing the dynamic Startup Zone.
- Directing and informing
- Crowd management
- Supporting area managers and startup exhibitors
VIDEO / CONTENT
Work with the production team to support live coverage and media content.
- Acting as a runner for the video team
- Timecode tracking and logistics support
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