VOLUNTEER WITH HOMESTEADERS OF AMERICA

Join the team behind the conference

Every year, homesteaders from across the country come together to learn, connect, and celebrate this way of life. Behind the scenes is a dedicated team of volunteers who help make it all happen.

We’d love for you to be part of it.

The Homesteaders of America conference couldn’t happen without our volunteers!

Our volunteers do more than help keep the conference running. They’re often the first friendly faces attendees meet, the helping hands behind busy event areas, and an important part of what makes this gathering feel like a community.

Why Volunteer?

Conference Admission

Enjoy the conference when you’re not working your assigned shift. Your ticket will be refunded after your shift is completed.

Find Your People

Work alongside fellow homesteaders and build lasting friendships.

Membership

Receive a complimentary one-year VIP HOA membership as a thank-you for your time.

There’s a Place for You on Our Volunteer Team

From welcoming attendees to helping behind the scenes, there are plenty of ways to lend a hand. Volunteer assignments vary based on event needs, availability, and individual abilities.

Welcome & Check-in

Help attendees get oriented and find their way around the conference.

Setup & Breakdown

Help attendees get oriented and find their way around the conference.

Parking

Help attendees get oriented and find their way around the conference.

Merchandise

Help attendees get oriented and find their way around the conference.

Kidsteaders

Provide assistance with Kidsteader classes. Help children, support teachers, and prep/cleanup before and after classes

Other Event Support

You may be asked to help with other tasks needed by the HOA team, speakers, or vendors. Anything that keeps the conference running smoothly.

What Does Volunteering Involve?

Our conference volunteers help keep things running smoothly so attendees can enjoy a weekend of learning and community. Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning for another year, we’ll help you understand your responsibilities before the event.

Volunteer Schedule

Each volunteer is required to work one half-day shift and help to set-up or take-down.

Volunteer Admission

You will need to purchase a ticket. Your ticket will be refunded after fulfillment of your assignment (refunds will be processed within a week after the conference). Volunteer admission is for the individual volunteer only. Children and additional family members must have their own admission tickets or passes, as applicable.

Your Commitment

Be available for your assigned responsibilities and arrive ready to help.

Your Conference Experience

When you’re not working, enjoy the conference, visit vendors, and attend available sessions.

Your Volunteer Preparation

Volunteers will receive details about their assignments and instructions before the event.

Important Things to Know

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old to apply.

Children attending with you must remain with a designated guardian while you’re working your volunteer shift.

Some positions may require standing or walking for extended periods, potentially up to six hours. Contact the volunteer coordinator if you’d like to discuss the requirements of a particular assignment.

Yes. Volunteers need to purchase a ticket that will be refunded after they complete their assigned shift. The ticket is not refunded if a volunteer collects an admission wristband and fails to complete their scheduled responsibilities.

We may be able to accommodate a request to work together, but it depends on the needs of the team at the time.

Have questions about volunteering or the physical requirements of a particular position? Contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteers@homesteadersofamerica.com.

Meet Your Volunteer Coordinator

Meet Samantha

Samantha Davis | Volunteer Coordinator

Have questions about joining our volunteer team? Samantha is your point of contact for volunteer-related questions and can help you understand what to expect.

Email Samantha at volunteers@homesteadersofamerica.com

We’d Love to Have You on the Team!

Whether you’re a longtime HOA attendee or this will be your first conference, volunteering is a wonderful way to be part of the community that makes this gathering possible.

Apply to join our volunteer team for the 2027 Homesteaders of America Conference.