Welcome to the Volunteering FAQ for the Iris Gaming Network. This resource is designed to aid those interested in helping out to find the right place for them.
How to volunteer
How to Volunteer • Benefits of Volunteering • Volunteer Positions
Volunteering is easy!
You can:
- Contact us directly using our contact form
- Make a post in The Bulletin Board on our forums
Why volunteer?
How to Volunteer • Benefits of Volunteering • Volunteer Positions
There are many benefits that you can gain from volunteering.
- Administrative Experience
No matter what position you’re interested in, becoming part of our volunteer staff affords you the opportunity to develop your communication, administrative, and other business skills in a low-pressure environment.
- Networking Opportunities
Iris’ staff is comprised not only of gamer enthusiasts but several industry professionals as well. For those interested in joining the industry, professionals looking to widen their social network, or people simply wishing to know more about how the industry works, volunteering at Iris is a great way to accomplish these goals.
- Make a Difference
The Iris Gaming Network is still in its infancy and we need a diverse set of volunteers if we’re going to achieve our goal of promoting equality in the industry. Even just one hour a day from one person can make a difference in whether Iris can succeed in the long term.
Finding a position that works for you
How to Volunteer • Benefits of Volunteering • Volunteer Positions
The Iris Gaming Network offers a variety of positions in a wide range of areas.
Administrative Positions
- Public Relations
- Sales and Marketing
Systems Administration
- Programmer
- Web Designer
Bloggers
Iris is home to many blogs and we’re always looking to expand our content. If you’re interested in contributing to a gaming blog or starting your own, please consider doing it here. For a list of current blogs looking for bloggers and/or submissions, please see this post on our forums.
Cerise
As one of Iris’ biggest draws, Cerise magazine takes a lot of volunteers to keep it running smoothly. If you’re interested in gaming journalism, volunteering is a great way to get experience. See Cerise’s submission guidelines for more information.
Support Staff
Iris’ Support Staff covers a wide variety of jobs dealing with the maintenance of Iris and its child sites. For those who want to help but don’t have anything specific in mind, the Support Staff is a perfect place to start. For more information, please see the Support Staff FAQ.
