Build & Take Down Teams
Build Teams – Members Needed (July 1–7)
We're looking for volunteers to help with the following teams or to lead them. Fill out this form to lead a team: Team Leader Form. We’ll be in touch to explore next steps together. Thank you!
| Team | Description | Lead | # Members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Code of Conduct Team | The Code of Conduct team is responsible for handling any issues regarding unwanted behavior during Build, Camp, Take Down; dwebcamp.org/conduct/ | NEED – BUILD | 1 |
| Construction Team | The construction team is responsible for handy work, building things, from a small stage to benches; set up and decoration of each tent; if you are good with power tools, have carpentry skills, know how to build basic furniture — this is the team for you. MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND BUILD (July 1–8) & part of TAKE DOWN (July 12–13). | NEED – BUILD/TAKE DOWN | many |
| Demo Night Market Team | Help recruit, set up, and support the Demo Night Market presenters, each with their own table to share Ready-for-public-use technologies. (No prototypes please!) This is one of DWeb Camp's favorite events, where everyone gets a hands-on chance to try out the latest ready-to-use tools; this team must plan and support bandwidth-intensive platforms, so there is a bit of logistics, power, and network know-how or team integration involved. | NEED – BUILD | 4 |
| Equipment Team | This team is in charge of keeping an inventory of all equipment, deploying it to each venue, and then getting it all back to its rightful owners or vendors. This is a critical part of the BUILD, CAMP, and TAKE DOWN! | NEED – BUILD/TAKE DOWN | 4 |
| Light Team | The Light team handles ambient decorative lights at DWeb Camp. We also make sure that there are basic lights in place so we can all see each other at night. Handles spotlights for main stage during opening and closing ceremonies; helps source the lights before event. MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND BUILD (July 1–8) & part of TAKE DOWN (July 12–13). | NEED – BUILD/TAKE DOWN | 4 |
| Logistics Team | The Logistics team handles moving goods, building materials and other stuff around, and other tasks requiring gloves and tools. Loads & unloads trucks. MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND BUILD (July 1–8) & part of TAKE DOWN (July 12–13). | NEED – BUILD/TAKE DOWN | 10 |
| Mesh Network Team | Plans and builds mesh network; plans workshops for training in mesh networking; maintains & troubleshoots system during CAMP. MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND BUILD (July 1–8) & part of TAKE DOWN (July 12–13). | NEED – BUILD/TAKE DOWN | many |
| Networking team | Works extensively during BUILD to set up network to far ends of camp; maintains & troubleshoots system during CAMP. | Peter & Arkadiy & NEED 3rd TEAM LEAD | 10 |
| Power Team | The Power team works with Alte Hölle to make sure we have enough power all over the venue. Primary workload for the team is during BUILD and TAKE DOWN. During the conference, not much is going on. MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND BUILD (July 1–8) & part of TAKE DOWN (July 12–13). | NEED – BUILD/TAKE DOWN | many |
| Radio & Phone Operations Team | We're in charge of all radio communications at DWeb Camp (the two-way "walkie-talkie" type and the Volunteer Teams phone system). We also keep track of radios in use and make sure we always have a freshly-charged radio at the info/Registration desk. It's also our job to make sure people are comfortable with using the radios and know how to operate them. We introduce volunteers to radio protocols and lingo for use on the venue, so that we can avoid chaos and ensure clear, effective communications. | NEED – BUILD | 2 |
| Shuttle Bus Team | The Shuttle Bus team needs people with a driver's license (category B, regular car up to 3500 Kg) and comfortable with driving a larger car. Great opportunity to meet a lot of new people! The shuttle will primarily drive to and from the local train station to pickup and drop off people and in addition do shopping trips to the local supermarket. | NEED – BUILD/TAKE DOWN | 2 |
| Stewards Team | Stewards are in charge of running each of the main content spaces. During the BUILD you help create your space, decorate it, set up mood lighting. Role Description | Wendy Hanamura (Lead) | 22 |