Volunteer

Volunteers are not paid. Currently enrolled FIU students that meet FIU’s eligibility criteria, receive a scholarship for volunteering.

SOBEWFF^® does not cover volunteer hotel accommodations with the exception of pre-determined leadership positions which require volunteers to be on-site for extremely long hours and on-call during the week of the Festival.

SOBEWFF^® does not provide transportation for volunteers. Carpooling is highly encouraged and currently enrolled FIU students that meet FIU’s eligibility criteria, can be reimbursed for parking up to $20 per day as well as receiving a bonus for giving rides to other volunteers. Join our Discord server and ask to be placed in the carpool chat.

Meals are provided for all shifts that are four hours or longer. Volunteers that sign up for multiple smaller shifts where meals are not provided, can visit our Volunteer Headquarters located at the Royal Palm Hotel for snacks and refreshments.

All volunteer opportunities require volunteers to be focused on their assigned tasks in order for the events to be successful. The only way to attend and enjoy a SOBEWFF^® event is by purchasing a ticket.

Minors between the ages of 14-17 are allowed to volunteer with their parent’s signed consent form at our family events. All other ages are welcome!

Yes, corporate groups or organizations that would like to volunteer as a group, please contact [email protected].

Volunteers will speak to a Recruitment Coordinator as part of their application process, who will assess previous SOBEWFF® or industry experience, interpersonal skills, and availability. If additional skills are required for a position, follow-up interviews or on-site assessments may be needed. No preparation is required ahead of time.

Volunteer’s assignments may change as the event evolves. When filling out the volunteer application form, applicants can specify if they require special accommodations or if there are specific tasks they cannot perform for accessibility reasons.