// HALOFEST 2026 · SEATTLE, WA · DECEMBER 10 //
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Volunteer · Lend · Sponsor

There's more than one way to be part of the Halo Community Social. Whether you have time, hardware, or budget to contribute, we want you involved.

[01] Volunteer Positions / /

Volunteers are the backbone of a grassroots event. We need hands-on help the day of the event and are grateful for every person who shows up to make this night run smoothly. Volunteers must purchase a ticket, and report to their post at least 10 minutes before their scheduled shift. Volunteers will receive a refund for their meal tickets at the end of the night. All volunteers are subject to background checks.

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Hand Out Meals

Help redeem attendee's meal vouchers handing out food and non-alcoholic drinks.

Shifts
Duration 1 hour
Positions 2 per shift
Openings 6
► Inquire
Must be comfortable wearing food safety gear: hairnets, gloves, etc. Must arrive 15 minutes before shift.
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LAN Technician

Ensure LAN stations run smoothly and troubleshoot any issues that may arise.

Shifts
Duration 1 hour
Positions 3 per shift
Openings 9
► Inquire
Light tech familiarity helpful but not required. Must arrive 30 minutes before the event to receive orientation.
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Check-In & Guest Flow

Welcome attendees at the door; verify tickets; distribute lanyards, badges and swag; and help direct guests around the venue.

Shifts
Duration 1 hour
Positions 2 per shift
Openings 6
► Inquire
Must arrive 30 minutes before the event to receive orientation.
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Raffle

Assist with raffle drawings by handing out raffle items won by attendees.

Shifts
Duration 30 minutes
Positions 1
Openings 1
► Inquire
Check in 15 minutes prior to raffle.
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Tournament Referee

Oversee tournament matches, enforce ruleset, resolve disputes, and ensure bracket integrity throughout the event.

Shifts
Duration 90 min
Positions 2 per shift
Openings 6
► Inquire
Prior tournament referee or admin experience required.

Ready to volunteer? Reach out and let us know your availability and preferred role.

► Contact Us to Volunteer
[02] Equipment Lending / /

Thanks to our partnership with Scion eSports, we have all of our current generation consoles, controllers and games needs met, but we're not just looking for current generation hardware. We need original Xbox consoles and controllers provided by the community to accomplish our goal of the retro 2000s LAN experience we're aspiring to provide. All equipment will be labeled to ensure it is returned to its rightful owner at the end of the event. Lenders will receive a token of appreciation in a form to be determined.

// Hardware Needed //
Original Xbox Consoles
Original Xbox (non-modded or modded)
Power & AV cables included
Must be in working condition
We will test all consoles before the event. Please provide all details about mod versions and Halo 2 Title Update version and installed DLC maps. Let us know if you plan on bringing HDMI adapters or if you have a modded console, if it has an HDMI port mod in it.
// Hardware Needed //
Controllers
Original Xbox controllers (Duke or S-Type)
Must be fully functional with usable, intact thumbsitcks
Quantity: 2–4 per console preferred
Controllers will be sanitized and tested before use.
// Software Needed //
Game Copies
Halo: Combat Evolved
Halo 2
Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack
Discs are returned at the end of the event. Game cases and sleeves will be labeled if needed.
// What to Expect //
Lending Terms
Equipment can be dropped off up to 30 minutes before the start of the event
Returned same night at event close
TBD: Token of appreciation
We do not accept any responsibility of damage or misuse of loaned equipment.

Have hardware to lend? Let us know what you have and we'll coordinate logistics.

► Contact Us About Equipment