PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT THOROUGHLY BEFORE APPLYING!
Volunteer Commitment for Virtual TD
February 18 – 21, 2021 (Thursday – Sunday)
Location Requirements
While this is a "virtual" event, some volunteers must physically come to Carbondale, IL. This is worked out on a case by case basis with each volunteer, but generally speaking all NPC actors and first-time Virtual DMs 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.
Virtual DM Requirements
Due to the "virtual" nature of this event, ALL volunteers applying for DM positions must possess at least intermediate computer skills, be familiar with the Windows operating system, and provide their own computer systems*, the specifications of which include:
- OS: Windows 10 (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. A second monitor is helpful, but not required.
- Experience: Above average computing skills and previous experience with OBS/Streamlabs is 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 shares your system specs with us. Please visit http://specr.me and follow the instructions. You will be given a URL that shows us your specs!
*We may have a limited number of "loaner" machines. Check the box on the next page if you are interested in DMing but do not have a machine that is up to spec. Note that other requirements like having at least intermediate computer skills still apply.
There is one level of commitment for Virtual True Dungeon Volunteers:
- Full-Time -- Volunteer full time (arrive Thursday, full days Friday - Sunday, depart Monday)
Due to the different type of event, the ONLY positions we need to fill are DMs, a few Coaches, NPCs, and a few Admin positions (Innkeeper/Epilogue). Please keep this in mind when choosing your volunteer role of choice.
**Full Time Benefits**
Full-Time volunteers receive the benefits listed below after successfully completing all shifts. Physical items are shipped to remote volunteers shortly after their final Sunday shift. In-person volunteers receive their physical items after their final Sunday shift.
- Stipend: If you satisfactorily complete all your shifts, you receive 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):
- $250 onsite with hotel provided (out-of-town vols)
- $300 onsite local (no hotel)
- NOT A REMOTE POSITION
- VTD Innkeeper, Epilogue, or Bluehand (backstage crew):
- $200 onsite with hotel provided (out-of-town vols)
- $250 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 receive one Ioun Stone Charoite Cuboid, a limited edition, volunteer-exclusive token.
- One of each Completion Token: Cowl of Warming (UC) and Hood of Reflection (R)
- 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 is available on Thursday night, so you can arrive on Thursday (by 5:00 pm Central Time) and participate in mandatory training Thursday evening. Check out is Monday, February 22nd.
- Bonus for volunteering at multiple events: If you successfully volunteer at three different VTD events in calendar year 2021, you get the extra bonus of an Ultra Rare token of your choice from the 2021 or 2020 print runs (subject to availability). You earn this "PYP" for every third event you volunteer for. Thus, if you volunteered at all 12 VTD events in 2021, you would earn four URs of your choice.
**Full-Time Commitment**
If you are a Full-Time volunteer, you are required to volunteer during these hours:
- Thursday, February 18th: This includes a TD HQ tour and VTD Training from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
- Friday, February 19th – Sunday, February 21st: Work VTD event during hours TBD. There is one shift per day, with multiple break periods during each shift. You can choose to leave at the end of the event Sunday OR you can stay overnight and checkout Monday, February 22nd.
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 accommodations if you do not have the details arranged with TD HQ BEFORE you accept your schedule.
ANYONE interested in volunteering must fill out a volunteer application as soon as possible. We want to begin the scheduling process now, so the earlier you fill out your application, the earlier we can release the schedule. All volunteers MUST fill out all the applicable fields. This information is kept secure and is used to select and schedule all volunteers. While we may be able to accept applications AFTER 2/17/2021, scheduling begins well before that date. Apply before that date to have the best chance at getting the volunteer role you prefer.
Schedules are sent approximately three weeks before the first day of the event from the True Dungeon Volunteer Coordinator to confirm your duties at VTD. However, if everyone gets their applications in early, we can send schedules out early. Please help us get scheduling done early by applying NOW. Contact volunteer@truedungeon.com if you have any questions.
Thank you for volunteering for Virtual True Dungeon!
