VOLUNTEERS

PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT THOROUGHLY BEFORE APPLYING!

 

Volunteer Commitment for Virtual TD

^{October 8th-11th (Thursday-Sunday)}

 

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Location Requirements

While this is a "virtual" event, some volunteers will need to physically come to Carbondale, IL.  This will be worked out on a case by case basis with each volunteer, but generally speaking all NPC actors and first-time Virtual DMs will need to be physically present at or near the TD Workshop.  Please indicate by checking the box on the next page if you are UNABLE to physically come to Carbondale.

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Atypical DM Requirements

Due to the "virtual" nature of this event, ALL volunteers applying for DM positions must possess intermediate computer skills and provide their own computer systems*, the specifications of which include:

• OS: Windows 7 SP1 or newer (Sorry, macs are too difficult to support on this one.)
• CPU: Core i7 CPU (or AMD equivalent) or better
• GPU: DirectX 10.1 compatible GPU
• RAM: 12GB RAM or better
• Storage: Solid State Drive preferred
• Peripherals: Headset with microphone, good webcam.  Second monitor helpful, but not required.
• Experience: Above average computing skills and previous experience with OBS/Streamlabs a huge plus.  please include any relevant experience in your "additional info" on the last page of your application.
• Note: We're intentionally setting these requirements a bit higher and narrower than is strictly necessary.  We want to avoid unforeseen difficulties and configurations we haven't tested ourselves.  Please be willing to close background processes, etc in order to free up resources if necessary. 

The last page of this application asks for a URL that will share your system specs with us.  Please visit http://specr.me and follow the instructions.  You will be given a URL that will show us your specs!

*We may have a limited number of "loaner" machines.  Check the box on the next page if you are interested in DM-ing but do not have a machine that is up to spec.  Note that other requirements like having intermediate computer skills still apply in this scenario.

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There is one level of commitment for True Dungeon Volunteers:

• Full-Time -- Volunteer full time (arrive Thursday, full days Friday - Sunday, depart Monday)

 

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Due to the different type of event, the ONLY positions we need to fill are DM's, a few Coaches, NPC's, and a few Admin positions (Hostess/Epilogue).  Please keep this in mind when choosing your volunteer role of choice.

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**Full Time Benefits**

If you are selected as a Full-Time volunteer, you will receive the following benefits:

• Stipend: If you complete all your shifts, at the end of your last shift on Sunday you will be given all the swag shown below plus a check for an amount depending on your volunteer position.
  • Certified VTD DM or Coach:
    • $250 onsite with hotel provided (out-of-town vols)
    • $300 remote or onsite local (no hotel)
  • VTD NPC (actor) or Bluehand (backstage crew):
    • $150 onsite with hotel provided (out-of-town vols)
    • $250 onsite local (no hotel)
    • NOT A REMOTE POSITION
  • VTD Host or Epilogue:
    • $150 onsite with hotel provided (out-of-town vols)
    • $200 remote or onsite local (no hotel)
  • VTD Golem (camera-person):
    • $300 onsite local (no hotel)
    • NOT A REMOTE POSITION
• An EXCLUSIVE Ultra-Rare Token: Full-Time Volunteers recieve an Ultra-Rare, limited edition, volunteer-exclusive token at the end of their shift on Sunday.
• Ten 10-packs of 2020 Treasure Tokens ($79 value).
• Free Hotel Spot: We have a limited number of spots in hotel rooms. Out of town volunteers may qualify for a free spot in a hotel room with two queen or double beds. NOTE: Your hotel room will be available on Thursday night, so you can arrive on Thursday (by 5:00 pm central) and participate in mandatory training Thursday evening.    Check out is Monday (October 12th).  

 

**Full-Time Commitment**

If you are a Full-Time volunteer, you are required to help out during these hours:

• Thursday, October 8th: You will have a TD HQ tour and VTD Training from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.  Keep your schedule open, as fun things may be planned for those who are interested! 
• Friday, October 9th - Sunday, October 11th: Work VTD event during hours TBD.  There will be one shift per day, with multiple break periods in the shift.  You can choose to leave at the end of the event Sunday OR you can stay overnight (more post-VTD fun may be planned for those interested) and checkout Monday, October 12th.  

You must be available at ALL the times listed above to be eligible for full-time status. Please do NOT make travel arrangements outside of this schedule unless you have pre-arranged an alternative schedule with TD HQ. We cannot guarantee hotel accomodations if you do not have the details arranged with TD HQ BEFORE you accept your schedule.

 

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ANYONE interested in volunteering must fill out the volunteer application by September 5th, 2020. All volunteers MUST fill out all the applicable fields. This information will be kept secure and used to select and schedule all volunteers.  While we will accept applications AFTER 9/5/2020, scheduling will begin before that date.  Apply before that date in order to have the best chance at getting the volunteer role you prefer.

 

Schedules will be sent starting September 5th from the True Dungeon Volunteer Coordinator to confirm your duties at VTD. Please contact volunteer@truedungeon.com if you have any questions.

 

Thank you for volunteering for True Dungeon!

 

PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT THOROUGHLY BEFORE APPLYING!

 

By submitting your application, you agree that you have read this Benefits & Responsibilities document in its entirety and are aware of all requirements you agree to meet.

 

Virtual True Dungeon – Cravenmoor: Shrine of Shadow

September 25^th – 27^th, 2026

 

Virtual TD events are run with a combination of remote volunteers and on-site volunteers at our workshop and office in Carbondale, Illinois. Please consider carefully whether or not you are willing to travel to Carbondale and indicate this preference in your application.

 

Approximate event start times for Shrine of Shadow are listed below. Each individual volunteer’s schedule will depend on the position for which they are selected. For example, an NPC in Room 2 will have an earlier start time than someone in an Epilogue role.

Friday, September 25^th – 5:00pm to 9:00pm Dungeon (Central) Time

Saturday, September 26^th  – 10:00am to 7:00pm Dungeon (Central) Time

Sunday, September 27^th – 10:00am to 7:00pm Dungeon (Central) Time

 

FULL TIME

Full Time volunteers all work a full shift each day of the event. Additionally, there are two pre-event preparation and training sessions. The Adventure Playtest is open to all volunteers but is required for Virtual DMs and NPCs. The DM Tech Check is closed to everyone but DMs and DMs-in-Training, who are required to attend.

Please refer to this table for requirements by role:

ROLE	LOCATION	PLAYTEST	TECH CHECK	FRI	SAT	SUN
Virtual DM	Remote	Required	Required	Full Shift	Full Shift	Full Shift
NPC	On-Site	Required	n/a	Full Shift	Full Shift	Full Shift
Player Coach	Remote	Optional	n/a	Full Shift	Full Shift	Full Shift
Admin (Innkeeper & Epilogue)	Remote	Optional	n/a	Full Shift	Full Shift	Full Shift
Golem	On-Site	Optional	n/a	Full Shift	Full Shift	Full Shift
DM-in-Training	Remote	Required	Required	Full Shift	Full Shift	Full Shift
Admin-in-Training	Remote	Optional	n/a	Full Shift	Full Shift	Full Shift

 

The Adventure Playtest typically takes place about ten days before the event, but the date is variable. Playtest details will be communicated to volunteers via email from volunteer@truedungeon.com.

The DM Tech Check takes place the night before the event starts (Thursday, September 24^th, 2026) at 5:30pm Dungeon (Central) Time.

Upon successful completion of their scheduled shifts, Full Time volunteers will receive the following benefits:

• Stipend – Payable via check, Venmo, or a Funds Credit towards a future online token order. Stipends vary by role. For this event Full Time stipends are:
  • Virtual DM - $500
  • NPC - $450
  • Player Coach - $400
  • Admin (Innkeeper or Epilogue) - $350
  • Golem - $450
  • DM- and Admin-in-Training - $300
• Volunteer Exclusive Ultra-Rare token (Ioun Stone of the Champion) OR 2x Volunteer Exclusive Rare tokens (Ioun Stone of the Hero)
• Survivor pins from the event
• XP card from the event
• Participation token from the event
• 20 random treasure draws

 

PART TIME

Part Time volunteers work one or two days during the event. Part time Virtual DMs are still required to attend both the Adventure Playtest and Tech Check as mentioned in the Full Time details above. Refer to the table below for Part Time requirements by role:

ROLE	LOCATION	PLAYTEST	TECH CHECK	EVENT DAYS
Virtual DM	Remote	Required	Required	Work 1 or 2 of the 3 event shifts
NPC	On-Site	Required	n/a	Work 1 or 2 of the 3 event shifts
Player Coach	Remote	Optional	n/a	Work 1 or 2 of the 3 event shifts
Admin (Innkeeper & Epilogue)	Remote	Optional	n/a	Work 1 or 2 of the 3 event shifts
Golem	On-Site	Optional	n/a	Work 1 or 2 of the 3 event shifts
DM-in-Training	UNAVAILABLE FOR PART TIME – DMs must be trained Full Time
Admin-in-Training	Remote	Optional	n/a	Work 1 or 2 of the 3 event shifts

 

The Adventure Playtest typically takes place about ten days before the event, but the date is variable. Playtest details will be communicated to volunteers via email from volunteer@truedungeon.com.

The DM Tech Check takes place the night before the event starts (Thursday, September 24^th, 2026) at 5:30pm Dungeon (Central) Time.

Upon successful completion of their scheduled shifts, Full Time volunteers will receive the following benefits:

• Stipend – Payable via check, Venmo, or a Funds Credit towards a future online token order. Stipends vary by role. Part Time stipends differ depending on the shifts worked as some days have shorter shifts than others. Refer to the table below for this event’s Part Time stipends by role:

ROLE	FRIDAY	SATURDAY	SUNDAY
Virtual DM	$100	$200	$200
NPC	$90	$180	$180
Player Coach	$80	$160	$160
Admin (Innkeeper & Epilogue)	$70	$140	$140
Golem	$90	$180	$180
Admin-in-Training	$60	$120	$120

• Volunteer Exclusive Rare Token (Ioun Stone of the Hero)
• Survivor pins from the event
• XP card from the event
• Participation token from the event
• 20 random treasure draws

 

MULTI-EVENT VOLUNTEERING PICK-YOUR-PURPLE BONUS

Volunteers who work multiple events are eligible for a bonus Ultra Rare token of their choice from the 2025 and 2026 Standard Pack Ultra Rare tokens. In order to earn this PYP, volunteers must successfully complete either 3 events as a Full Time volunteer, 9 total Part Time event shifts, or some combination of the two. Both Virtual and In-Person events are counted towards this.

TD HQ tracks volunteer shifts for this PYP bonus. You may inquire about your PYP status at any time by emailing volunteer@truedungeon.com.

Here are three examples of volunteers earning their PYP:

• Joe T. Vol works as a Full Time VDM for the January VTD, a Full Time Player Coach for the March VTD, and then volunteers Full Time as a Combat DM at Gen Con. After Gen Con he picks a Charm of Fickle Fate as his bonus token.
• Anna May Vol is unable to work Full Time around her other responsibilities. So, she works 1 shift for the January VTD, 2 shifts for the February VTD, 2 shifts for the March VTD, 2 shifts during Gen Con, and 2 shifts during Gamehole Con. After Gamehole Con she chooses to add a Bead of Greed to her collection.
• K.T. Vol has a chaotic schedule and has to work a combination of Part Time and Full Time for various events. They DM Full Time for the February VTD, work two shifts in Epilogue for the March VTD, work full time as an NPC at Ring Con, and then work a single shift as Innkeeper at Gamehole Con. After Gamehole Con they ask for a Belt of the Hunter for their Ranger build.

 

A NOTE ABOUT IN-TRAINING ROLES

Training remotely is a tricky process, and we try to give all of our volunteer trainees the best chance to succeed that we can. Admins-in-Training will learn both the Innkeeper and Epilogue roles. Our usual process is to go through the process and then have the trainee work with the players in a supervised environment during the event. Both of these jobs are fairly simple to train and can be done Part Time if needed.

Virtual DMs must be trained Full Time during an event weekend. After attending both the Adventure Playtest and DM Tech Check they spend their Friday shift getting programs installed and then getting familiar with all the different tools. They will spend the rest of the weekend observing other VDMs and working one-on-one with one of our experienced VDMs to make sure they understand the VTD DMing process. On Sunday, if both the trainee and the VDM they’ve been working with feel comfortable, they will DM for players in a supervised setting. Virtual DMs must go through an event as a VDM-in-Training before they can do an event as a VDM without supervision.

Player Coaches are one of our least-needed roles in VTD. They are trained individually on an as-needed basis.

 

PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT THOROUGHLY BEFORE APPLYING!

 

By submitting your application, you agree that you have read this Benefits & Responsibilities document in its entirety and are aware of all requirements you agree to meet.

 

In-Person True Dungeon – Gamehole Con

October 15^th – 18^th, 2026

Madison, WI

 

Gamehole Con has become something of a hometown con for True Dungeon. It’s a favorite among volunteers for its relaxed vibe and game-focused atmosphere. Volunteer spots at Gamehole Con are limited as we are only offering a single 5-room dungeon, a True Grind event, and a token transmuting desk.

The table below lists the different commitment levels of volunteering at Gamehole Con.

VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT LEVELS
Local Install & Dismantle Team	8-hour install on Tuesday & Wednesday, and an 8-hour dismantle shift on Sunday* *While there will be a small group of overnight teardown vols on Saturday night, participation is BY INVITATION ONLY. Do not reach out to us about the overnight shift. We will reach out to all needed personnel.
Full Time Event	8-hour Wednesday install shift, Wednesday All-Hands & Training, dungeon shifts each day Thursday through Saturday, 4-hour dismantle shift on Sunday
Part Time Event	4-hour Wednesday install shift, Wednesday All-Hands & Training, dungeon shifts on 2 days (Thursday, Friday, or Saturday), 2-hour dismantle shift on Sunday
Fill-In Event	Wednesday All-Hands & Training, the equivalent of 1 dungeon shift during the event (limited)
Teardown	8-hour dismantle shift on Sunday (limited)

 

Approximate shifts for the various volunteer commitment levels at Gamehole Con are listed in the table below. These times are based on event ticket start times and are not the only times volunteers will be needed. Each individual volunteer’s schedule will depend on the position for which they are selected. For example, an Innkeeper may start at noon and be done by 8:00pm, but an Epilogue volunteer in the same dungeon will start and end two hours later.

DATE	LOCAL INSTALL	FULL TIME EVENT
Tuesday, October 13th	10:00am – 7:00pm	n/a
Wednesday, October 14th	10:00am – 7:00pm	9:00am – 6:00pm
Wednesday All Hands	n/a	7:30pm – 10:00pm
Thursday, October 15th	n/a	1:00pm – 10:00pm
Friday, October 16th	n/a	1:00pm – 10:00pm
Saturday, October 17th	n/a	9:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday, October 18th	9:00am – 5:00pm	9:30am – 1:30pm

 

Make sure you are available for ALL TIMES listed in the table above before completing your application.

Times are subject to change pending review of installation needs.

See more detailed information about the expectations for our volunteer roles on the Volunteer Positions page.

 

LOCAL INSTALL & DISMANTLE

Local Install volunteers work two days of install (Tuesday & Wednesday) and one day of dismantle (Sunday). While we are happy to take on new LID volunteers, priority selection will go to experienced install vols who are familiar with our team’s build process.

 

HOTEL

Local Install volunteers ARE NOT eligible for a spot in a TD-provided hotel room. If traveling from out of town, Local Install vols are responsible for finding their own accommodations.

 

CONVENTION BADGE

Local Install & Dismantle volunteers are eligible to receive a full weekend badge for Gamehole Con provided by True Dungeon. Badges are distributed upon completion of the Wednesday Install Shift. If Install runs late, Local Install volunteers may be asked to wait until Event vols have been dismissed to their Wednesday night training before badges are distributed in order to streamline the process.

You must have your badge on your person while volunteering for the Sunday dismantle shift.

 

STIPENDS & SWAG

Upon successful completion of their scheduled shifts, Local Install volunteers will receive the following benefits:

• Stipend – Payable via check, Venmo, or a Funds Credit towards a future online token order. Local Install volunteers will earn $400.
• Volunteer Exclusive Ultra-Rare token (Ioun Stone of the Champion) OR 2x Volunteer Exclusive Rare tokens (Ioun Stone of the Hero)

 

FULL TIME EVENT

Full Time volunteers agree to the Wednesday Install Shift, the All-Hands Meeting & Training on Wednesday evening, a full shift each day of the event (Thursday, Friday, Saturday), and a four-hour Dismantle shift on Sunday.

Full Time volunteers are expected to attend all scheduled shifts in order to earn their stipend and swag.

 

HOTEL

Full Time volunteers are eligible for a spot in a True Dungeon provided hotel room nearby or connected to the Alliant Energy Center. Standard hotel details are as follows:

• Check-in on Tuesday, October 13^th  
• Check-out on Sunday, October 18th
• Rooms are booked with two queen beds and a pull-out sofa.
• 4 volunteers per room. We will not crowd rooms, but will allow an increase to 5 volunteers in one room by request.
• NO OVERNIGHT GUESTS. Only the volunteers TD puts on the reservation should be staying in these rooms overnight.
• TD covers room and tax costs. One volunteer in each room must put down a card for incidentals at check-in.

Additional hotel nights may be available for necessary travel accommodations. These additional nights are limited and must be arranged with TD HQ as early as possible. The deadline to arrange additional hotel nights is September 15, 2026. If you need additional hotel nights, please email volunteer@truedungeon.com to discuss the issue in addition to mentioning it in the Additional Information section of your application.

 

CONVENTION BADGE

Full Time Event volunteers are eligible to receive a full weekend badge for Gamehole Con provided by True Dungeon. Badges are distributed after the Wednesday All-Hands Meeting & Training. You must have your badge on your person at all times while volunteering.

 

STIPENDS & SWAG

Upon successful completion of their scheduled shifts, Full Time volunteers will receive the following benefits:

• Stipend – Payable via check, Venmo, or a Funds Credit towards a future online token order. Stipends vary by role. For this event Full Time stipends are:
  • Coach or Combat DM – $500
  • Specialized Roles (NPC/DMs, Traveling NPCs, etc.) – $450
  • Single Room NPCs (i.e. Combat NPCs, Puzzle NPCs that do not DM) – $350
  • General Volunteer (Admin, Apprentice or Puzzle DM, Bluehand, Epilogue, etc.) – $300
• Volunteer Exclusive Ultra-Rare token (Ioun Stone of the Champion) OR 2x Volunteer Exclusive Rare tokens (Ioun Stone of the Hero)
• Volunteer T-shirt – These are ordered based on the size indicated in your tdvols.com profile. Please make sure your shirt size is correct on your profile as we cannot guarantee we will have enough extra to change sizes on site. The deadline for changes to t-shirt sizes in tdvols.com is June 1, 2026.

 

PART TIME EVENT

Part Time Event volunteers agree to the Wednesday Install shift, the All-Hands Meeting & Training on Wednesday evening, a full shift on two out of three days of the event (Thursday, Friday, Saturday), and a two-hour Dismantle shift on Sunday.

 

HOTEL

Part Time volunteers ARE NOT eligible for a spot in a TD-provided hotel room. If traveling from out of town, Local Install vols are responsible for finding their own accommodations.

 

CONVENTION BADGE

Part Time Event volunteers are eligible to receive a full weekend badge for Gamehole Con provided by True Dungeon. Badges are distributed after the Wednesday All-Hands Meeting & Training. You must have your badge on your person at all times while volunteering.

 

STIPENDS & SWAG

Upon successful completion of their scheduled shifts, Part Time Event volunteers will receive the following benefits:

• Stipend – Payable via check, Venmo, or a Funds Credit towards a future online token order. Stipends vary by role. For this event Full Time stipends are:
  • Coach or Combat DM – $250
  • Specialized Roles (NPC/DMs, Traveling NPCs, etc.) – $225
  • Single Room NPCs (i.e. Combat NPCs, Puzzle NPCs that do not DM) – $175
  • General Volunteer (Admin, Apprentice or Puzzle DM, Bluehand, Epilogue, etc.) – $150
• Volunteer Exclusive Rare token (Ioun Stone of the Hero)

 

FILL-IN EVENT

Fill-In Event volunteers agree to the All-Hands Meeting & Training on Wednesday evening, and a minimum of 8 hours to be worked throughout the convention weekend.

Some Fill-In Event volunteer schedules can be very flexible. Backstage, administrative, and some Coaching roles are able to be split up into very short time frames. However, in-dungeon roles like DMs and NPCs can only be assigned to Fill-In Event volunteers who can perform a full shift.  

 

HOTEL

Fill-In Event volunteers ARE NOT eligible for a spot in a TD-provided hotel room. If traveling from out of town, Fill-In Event vols are responsible for finding their own accommodations.

 

CONVENTION BADGE

Fill-In Event volunteers ARE NOT eligible for a TD-provided convention badge. If volunteering as a Fill-In, you are expected to arrange your own convention badge that covers the day(s) for which you are volunteering.

If you do not have your convention badge when you arrive for your shift, you will not be allowed to volunteer.

 

STIPENDS & SWAG

Upon successful completion of their scheduled shifts, Part Time Event volunteers will receive the following benefits:

• Stipend – Payable via check, Venmo, or a Funds Credit towards a future online token order. All Fill-In Event volunteers receive a flat rate stipend of $100 regardless of role.
• Volunteer Exclusive Rare token (Ioun Stone of the Hero)

 

MULTI-EVENT VOLUNTEERING PICK-YOUR-PURPLE BONUS

Volunteers who work multiple events are eligible for a bonus Ultra Rare token of their choice from the 2025 and 2026 Standard Pack Ultra Rare tokens. In order to earn this PYP, volunteers must successfully complete either 3 events as a Full Time volunteer, 9 total Part Time event shifts, or some combination of the two. Both Virtual and In-Person events are counted towards this.

TD HQ tracks volunteer shifts for this PYP bonus. You may inquire about your PYP status at any time by emailing volunteer@truedungeon.com.

Here are three examples of volunteers earning their PYP:

• Joe T. Vol works as a Full Time Combat DM for Ring Con, a Full Time Player Coach at Gen Con, and a Full Time Combat DM at Gamehole Con. After Gamehole Con he picks a Charm of Fickle Fate as his bonus token.
• Anna May Vol is unable to work Full Time around her other responsibilities. So, she works 1 shift for the January VTD, 2 shifts for the February VTD, 2 shifts for the March VTD, 2 shifts during Gen Con, and 2 shifts during Gamehole Con. After Gamehole Con she chooses to add a Bead of Greed to her collection.
• K.T. Vol has a chaotic schedule and has to work a combination of Part Time and Full Time for various events. They DM Full Time for the February VTD, work two shifts in Epilogue for the March VTD, work full time as an NPC at Ring Con, and then work a single shift as Innkeeper at Gamehole Con. After Gamehole Con they ask for a Belt of the Hunter for their Ranger build.

 

GAMEHOLE CON BADGE REGISTRATION NOTES

Our allotment badges are assigned to us by Gamehole Con’s registration team. We then individually assign those badges to our event volunteers. Please be sure that you have created an account at gameholecon.com and that emails from volunteer@truedungeon.com do not go to your spam folder in order to receive your badge in a timely manner.

 

PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT THOROUGHLY BEFORE APPLYING!

 

By submitting your application, you agree that you have read this Benefits & Responsibilities document in its entirety and are aware of all requirements you agree to meet.

 

Virtual True Dungeon – Cravenmoor: The Ebony Altar

November 6^th – 8^th, 2026

 

Virtual TD events are run with a combination of remote volunteers and on-site volunteers at our workshop and office in Carbondale, Illinois. Please consider carefully whether or not you are willing to travel to Carbondale and indicate this preference in your application.

 

Approximate event start times for The Ebony Altar are listed below. Each individual volunteer’s schedule will depend on the position for which they are selected. For example, an NPC in Room 2 will have an earlier start time than someone in an Epilogue role.

Friday, November 6^th – 5:00pm to 9:00pm Dungeon (Central) Time

Saturday, November 7^th – 10:00am to 7:00pm Dungeon (Central) Time

Sunday, November 8^th – 10:00am to 7:00pm Dungeon (Central) Time

 

FULL TIME

Full Time volunteers all work a full shift each day of the event. Additionally, there are two pre-event preparation and training sessions. The Adventure Playtest is open to all volunteers but is required for Virtual DMs and NPCs. The DM Tech Check is closed to everyone but DMs and DMs-in-Training, who are required to attend.

Please refer to this table for requirements by role:

ROLE	LOCATION	PLAYTEST	TECH CHECK	FRI	SAT	SUN
Virtual DM	Remote	Required	Required	Full Shift	Full Shift	Full Shift
NPC	On-Site	Required	n/a	Full Shift	Full Shift	Full Shift
Player Coach	Remote	Optional	n/a	Full Shift	Full Shift	Full Shift
Admin (Innkeeper & Epilogue)	Remote	Optional	n/a	Full Shift	Full Shift	Full Shift
Golem	On-Site	Optional	n/a	Full Shift	Full Shift	Full Shift
DM-in-Training	Remote	Required	Required	Full Shift	Full Shift	Full Shift
Admin-in-Training	Remote	Optional	n/a	Full Shift	Full Shift	Full Shift

 

The Adventure Playtest typically takes place about ten days before the event, but the date is variable. Playtest details will be communicated to volunteers via email from volunteer@truedungeon.com.

The DM Tech Check takes place the night before the event starts (Thursday, November 5^th, 2026) at 5:30pm Dungeon (Central) Time.

Upon successful completion of their scheduled shifts, Full Time volunteers will receive the following benefits:

• Stipend – Payable via check, Venmo, or a Funds Credit towards a future online token order. Stipends vary by role. For this event Full Time stipends are:
  • Virtual DM - $500
  • NPC - $450
  • Player Coach - $400
  • Admin (Innkeeper or Epilogue) - $350
  • Golem - $450
  • DM- and Admin-in-Training - $300
• Volunteer Exclusive Ultra-Rare token (Charm of Banewatch) OR 2x Volunteer Exclusive Rare tokens (Belt of Biting)
• Survivor pins from the event
• XP card from the event
• Participation token from the event
• 20 random treasure draws

 

PART TIME

Part Time volunteers work one or two days during the event. Part time Virtual DMs are still required to attend both the Adventure Playtest and Tech Check as mentioned in the Full Time details above. Refer to the table below for Part Time requirements by role:

ROLE	LOCATION	PLAYTEST	TECH CHECK	EVENT DAYS
Virtual DM	Remote	Required	Required	Work 1 or 2 of the 3 event shifts
NPC	On-Site	Required	n/a	Work 1 or 2 of the 3 event shifts
Player Coach	Remote	Optional	n/a	Work 1 or 2 of the 3 event shifts
Admin (Innkeeper & Epilogue)	Remote	Optional	n/a	Work 1 or 2 of the 3 event shifts
Golem	On-Site	Optional	n/a	Work 1 or 2 of the 3 event shifts
DM-in-Training	UNAVAILABLE FOR PART TIME – DMs must be trained Full Time
Admin-in-Training	Remote	Optional	n/a	Work 1 or 2 of the 3 event shifts

 

The Adventure Playtest typically takes place about ten days before the event, but the date is variable. Playtest details will be communicated to volunteers via email from volunteer@truedungeon.com.

The DM Tech Check takes place the night before the event starts (Thursday, November 5^th, 2026) at 5:30pm Dungeon (Central) Time.

Upon successful completion of their scheduled shifts, Full Time volunteers will receive the following benefits:

• Stipend – Payable via check, Venmo, or a Funds Credit towards a future online token order. Stipends vary by role. Part Time stipends differ depending on the shifts worked as some days have shorter shifts than others. Refer to the table below for this event’s Part Time stipends by role:

ROLE	FRIDAY	SATURDAY	SUNDAY
Virtual DM	$100	$200	$200
NPC	$90	$180	$180
Player Coach	$80	$160	$160
Admin (Innkeeper & Epilogue)	$70	$140	$140
Golem	$90	$180	$180
Admin-in-Training	$60	$120	$120

• Volunteer Exclusive Rare Token (Belt of Biting)
• Survivor pins from the event
• XP card from the event
• Participation token from the event
• 20 random treasure draws

 

MULTI-EVENT VOLUNTEERING PICK-YOUR-PURPLE BONUS

Volunteers who work multiple events are eligible for a bonus Ultra Rare token of their choice from the 2025 and 2026 Standard Pack Ultra Rare tokens. In order to earn this PYP, volunteers must successfully complete either 3 events as a Full Time volunteer, 9 total Part Time event shifts, or some combination of the two. Both Virtual and In-Person events are counted towards this.

TD HQ tracks volunteer shifts for this PYP bonus. You may inquire about your PYP status at any time by emailing volunteer@truedungeon.com.

Here are three examples of volunteers earning their PYP:

• Joe T. Vol works as a Full Time VDM for the January VTD, a Full Time Player Coach for the March VTD, and then volunteers Full Time as a Combat DM at Gen Con. After Gen Con he picks a Charm of Fickle Fate as his bonus token.
• Anna May Vol is unable to work Full Time around her other responsibilities. So, she works 1 shift for the January VTD, 2 shifts for the February VTD, 2 shifts for the March VTD, 2 shifts during Gen Con, and 2 shifts during Gamehole Con. After Gamehole Con she chooses to add a Bead of Greed to her collection.
• K.T. Vol has a chaotic schedule and has to work a combination of Part Time and Full Time for various events. They DM Full Time for the February VTD, work two shifts in Epilogue for the March VTD, work full time as an NPC at Ring Con, and then work a single shift as Innkeeper at Gamehole Con. After Gamehole Con they ask for a Belt of the Hunter for their Ranger build.

 

A NOTE ABOUT IN-TRAINING ROLES

Training remotely is a tricky process, and we try to give all of our volunteer trainees the best chance to succeed that we can. Admins-in-Training will learn both the Innkeeper and Epilogue roles. Our usual process is to go through the process and then have the trainee work with the players in a supervised environment during the event. Both of these jobs are fairly simple to train and can be done Part Time if needed.

Virtual DMs must be trained Full Time during an event weekend. After attending both the Adventure Playtest and DM Tech Check they spend their Friday shift getting programs installed and then getting familiar with all the different tools. They will spend the rest of the weekend observing other VDMs and working one-on-one with one of our experienced VDMs to make sure they understand the VTD DMing process. On Sunday, if both the trainee and the VDM they’ve been working with feel comfortable, they will DM for players in a supervised setting. Virtual DMs must go through an event as a VDM-in-Training before they can do an event as a VDM without supervision.

Player Coaches are one of our least-needed roles in VTD. They are trained individually on an as-needed basis.