Introduction to Volunteering
What is FOSDEM
Section titled “What is FOSDEM”FOSDEM (Free and Open Source Developers’ European Meeting) is Europe’s largest free open source conference. Taking place annually in Brussels, it brings together 8000+ developers for 600+ talks across over 60 devrooms.
The two-day event is completely free and non-commercial - organized by the community, for the community. No registration required, just show up!
What is a volunteer
Section titled “What is a volunteer”A volunteer is someone who will help out during the event, by signing up for and then performing the assigned task, while also lending a hand here and there whenever extra support is needed.
Why should I volunteer
Section titled “Why should I volunteer”- Free volunteer t-shirt (yours to keep!)
- Front-row seats when heralding
- Connect with the FLOSS community
- Help make one of the world’s best open source conferences happen
- Feel warm & fuzzy in cold February!
See the Arrival & Logistics page for details on food, t-shirts, and what to expect on the day.
What kinds of things can I do to help
Section titled “What kinds of things can I do to help”For a complete overview of all volunteer roles and a guide to help you choose, see the Volunteer Tasks page!