0x03Volunteer and core team
A room ready for a workshop. A speaker finding their stage. An attendee getting the help they need. There is plenty to build together in Dehradun.
01Who this is for
Most roles need care, reliability and a willingness to learn. Some need technical or creative skills. We explain the difference below.
This call is open to everyone aged 18 or older. We actively encourage women and people from underrepresented groups to apply across every area, including technical work and core team responsibilities.
You can apply from outside Dehradun. Core work can usually happen remotely before April. Conference duties happen on site.
02Choose your commitment
On site · April 2027
Help on 3 April, 4 April, or both, depending on the role and staffing needs. We agree your days before you accept.
A shift is up to six hours, including a planned break. Complete a role and conduct briefing before starting. Some roles also need a venue walkthrough.
See event application datesRemote before April · On site at the event
Help plan and deliver a part of 0x03. Expect around four to six hours a week before the event, with any busier periods discussed with you.
Both conference days are expected. A one-day exception is possible when the role allows it. Pre-event venue tasks go to Dehradun-based members.
See core team datesFor core work, you can express interest in contributing, co-leading or leading. We discuss the actual responsibility, support and decision-making scope before you commit.
03The work
Explore the areas below. When applications open, choose up to three interests. We will agree the exact role together.
Area 01No security skills needed
Welcome people, help with check-in and directions, or collect feedback without filming.
Area 02Role-specific skills
Speaker liaison, anchoring, timekeeping, mic running and stage handovers.
Area 03Technical and non-technical roles
Help activity hosts, prepare rooms and guide finalists. Technical tasks need relevant experience.
Area 04Creative skills welcome
Photography, videography, editing, social posts and interviews with a host and camera crew.
Area 05Technical skills needed
Help test the website and forms, support audio and slides, or troubleshoot with a technical lead.
Area 06No security skills needed
Signs, supplies, room resets and setup. We discuss any physical requirements before assigning work.
Area 07No security skills needed
Help colleges and community groups take part, and support partners at the event.
Area 08No security skills needed
Help people understand their assignments, organise shifts and make room for breaks.
Event roles use the shift commitment above. Core responsibilities usually need four to six hours a week. These are areas of work, with exact placements agreed after a conversation.
04What you receive
Free event entry and meals on your agreed volunteer days.
For volunteers who complete their agreed work. Digital certificates are sent within 30 days after the conference.
You can request travel help or up to three nights of accommodation. Decisions are case by case, with core team requests prioritised for accommodation. Get written approval before spending or booking.
We consider reference letters individually, based on work we can honestly describe.
Volunteering is unpaid. Mentoring is being planned and will be described once mentors and capacity are confirmed.
05What happens next
Choose a track and up to three areas. A short answer is enough. Hindi or English is welcome.
We aim to send a personal update within seven calendar days. We review applications as they arrive.
If shortlisted, meet Amit, Aman and the relevant role lead. Around 15 minutes for event volunteers or 30 for core members. Hindi or English, video or phone when needed.
Confirm the role, days and support. Get a named lead and complete your briefing before beginning work.
The Code of Conduct applies to organisers and volunteers as well as attendees. It protects volunteers too.
For the current reporting route, read how to report a concern. The recruitment form is for applications and should not contain incident reports.
Before applications open, we will confirm the volunteer conduct contacts, private reporting access and a separate route for concerns involving those contacts.
07Questions
Most areas have roles that do not need security skills. Website, AV and technical CTF duties need relevant experience. Tell us what you would like to do or learn, and we will discuss a suitable role.
Event volunteers help on one or both days as their role allows, with shifts up to six hours including a break. Core members usually give four to six hours a week before April and attend both conference days. A one-day core exception can be agreed when the role allows it. Briefings and any required walkthrough are explained before acceptance.
There is no application fee. Entry and meals are covered on your volunteer days. Plan for your own travel and stay unless you have written approval for support. Reimbursement is never assumed from an application or acceptance.
Entry and meals on your volunteer days, plus a T-shirt and digital certificate when you complete the agreed work. Accommodation, travel support and reference letters are considered individually. Read the benefits and support details.
You get a named role lead before work begins. Amit Pathak coordinates applications, with Aman Kumar overseeing the process. Your role, responsibilities and reporting line are agreed during onboarding.
You can decline a task and ask for another. Conduct concerns use the Code of Conduct reporting route, including concerns about organisers, volunteers, sponsors or speakers. We are confirming the volunteer-specific contacts and conflict route before recruitment opens.
You can both apply. Applications, roles and shifts are considered individually, so we cannot promise that you will work together.
When applications open, Google Forms will collect answers for recruitment and volunteer arrangements. The coordinator and Aman review applications; relevant role leads see only applications they need to review. Read the recruitment privacy notice. We do not ask for gender or use application details for marketing.
This recruitment call is for people aged 18 or older. Attendee ticket conditions are separate.
We aim for a first personal update within seven calendar days of applying. It may be a progress update rather than a final decision. If you have not heard from us, email [email protected].
Yes. Tell your coordinator promptly. If possible, give at least seven days' notice before your first shift. Emergencies are an exception.
08Your application
Two short Google Forms, one for each commitment. No CV upload. Hindi or English answers are welcome.
Questions first? Email the team.
Both application links open at 12:00 AM IST on 15 November 2026.
Explore each track now. The Google Forms links become available when applications open. We will discuss the exact role and days together.
Applications are planned to close on 28 February 2027.
Applications open on 15 November 2026 at 12:00 AM IST.
Applications are planned to close on 31 December 2026.
Applications open on 15 November 2026 at 12:00 AM IST.
When applications open, Google Forms will collect your answers for recruitment and volunteer arrangements. We will use a separate linked Google Sheet for each track. Our access rule is that only Aman Kumar and Amit Pathak have full access to the Forms and Sheets. A relevant role lead may receive selected details needed to consider your role, but not access to all responses. We will verify these permissions before accepting applications. We do not ask for gender or use applications for marketing.
Aman or Amit will delete application responses from both Forms and linked Sheets, along with review copies under our control, within 90 days after 4 April 2027. They will check that deletion is complete. To ask for a copy, correction or earlier deletion, email [email protected]. This inbox is shared with the founding team and team leads; Aman or Amit handles application-data requests. Do not send sensitive records or conduct reports in the form or your first email.
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