Thank you for your interest in supporting MAPS at the upcoming Psychedelic Science 2025 Conference. We are very excited to build a team of passionate volunteers for this monumental event!
Below you’ll find information about volunteer positions, as well as answers to your frequently asked questions. You will be first asked to register for a volunteer account before proceeding with your application. Please read through the information below in full before submitting your application.
Volunteer FAQ
Applications for returning volunteers will open on Monday, November 18th, and should be completed by January 1st, 2025.
Applications for new volunteers will open on Wednesday, January 1st, and should be completed by February 3rd, 2025.
We really value as many details as possible from our volunteers so we can try to find the best opportunities for you.
With your agreement as a volunteer, you will receive free admission to Psychedelic Science 2025.
For those of you who have already purchased an admission ticket for PS2025 and are selected to volunteer, you will be reimbursed for your ticket.
At this time, we cannot provide lodging accommodation. We do have discounted rates available on our website.
We also encourage you to consider Airbnb or local friends and communities within the Denver region for lodging.
At this time, we cannot provide travel accommodations. We encourage you to connect with other volunteers on our MAPS Volunteers Facebook Page to coordinate rideshares and support travel accommodations.
Two meals will be provided per shift. Exact timings will be communicated nearer the date and based on shift activities/duties. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. Additional dietary restrictions can be noted on your volunteer confirmation form.
Please note that the team descriptions below include several positions. Volunteers may be assigned to some or all of the included tasks and responsibilities within a team. Currently, we have the following teams:
Admin Team - assisting the Volunteer Coordinator with pre-event and post-event tasks
Team Leads - supporting the volunteers on their assigned team as well as the Volunteer Coordinator for a successful volunteer program
Ambassador Team - supporting the Community Engagement Associate with fielding attendee inquiries related to policy & advocacy, media requests, and donor relations to the right MAPS staff member
PAs - personal/production assistants supporting specific MAPS staff members throughout the conference
Comms/Media Team - supporting the PR team with managing press and interviews, capturing photos and videos of the event, supporting MAPS communications staff, and supporting the film festival
Greeter/Booth Team - welcoming arriving guests & attendees, assisting with info & answering guest questions, and engaging with donors & sponsors
Point of Sale Team - using a Point of Sale system to sell MAPS merchandise and answering questions about available items
Badge Check/Speaker Support Team - checking badges and welcoming guests & attendees at each event space
Vibe Patrol Team - eyes and ears of the event that support the overall flow and safety
Float Team - able to jump into any assigned task or team
Gift Bags - movin and groovin to fill thousands of gift bags for attendees, the only team with shifts on Sunday
We intend to have many team-building experiences and fun(!) including the chance to help name your volunteer team with your fellow volunteers.
We request all volunteers commit to a minimum (4) shifts during the conference. Each shift will be approximately 6 hours long. Primarily, there are two shifts daily:
Morning shift from 7am-1pm MT
Afternoon shift from 1pm-7pm MT
** Please note that there are some variations in shift lengths and times dependent upon the team/volunteer role.
The dates for volunteer shifts will vary between Sunday, June 15th and Friday, June 20th. You will have an opportunity to confirm your final schedule before the event. Please note that we do our best to schedule you according to your preferences as well as the needs of the overall volunteer team and the needs of the event.
You will have an opportunity to confirm your final schedule before the event. Please note that we do our best to schedule you according to your preferences as well as the needs of the overall volunteer team and the needs of the event. If you need to request a schedule change, you’ll have an opportunity to let us know via the instructions provided via email.
If you still have questions that are not answered here (after you’ve read this page thoroughly), please email volunteers@psychedelicscience.org.
