Volunteers
Benefits for volunteering
To show our appreciation for your time and help, we offer different benefits to volunteers based on their level of involvement:
Half-day volunteer (9:00-15:00 or from 15:00 till the end of the day based on schedule)
- Congress fee: 50% discount - you pay 50% of EGC fee.
- Free hotel stay: No
- Free breakfast: No
- Free lunch: Yes
- Are you able to participate in tournaments? Yes, but only in those scheduled during the free part of the day (refer to the schedule).
Full-day volunteer (from 9:00 till the end of the day based on schedule)
- Congress fee: 100% discount - you do not pay for EGC!
- Free hotel stay: Yes*
- Free breakfast: Yes
- Free lunch: Yes
- Are you able to participate in tournaments? No - unfortunately, your help will be required throughout the entire day. However, exceptions can be discussed for Pair Go and SEYGO tournament days (refer to the schedule).
* 2-3 volunteers per room, if you are from Warsaw, it will be decided based on distance.
Volunteer tasks
Organizing such a large international event requires the involvement of numerous volunteers. Whether you're a Go player or just interested in volunteering, your help will be invaluable! We need assistance in many areas, including:
- Pre-congress preparations: transporting materials, setting up Go boards, preparing welcome packs for participants, and assisting with the opening ceremony organization.
- Assistance during congress: providing information to participants and supporting the info desk throughout the event.
- Supporting the registration process at the reception desk.
- Help in preparing tournament rooms and spaces for workshops and lectures.
- Assisting referees with recording game results and organizing sessions with professional players.
- Supporting side events and activities during the congress, such as smaller tournaments and social activities.
- Helping with other logistical tasks.
The European Go Congress (EGC) 2025 will take place from July 19th to August 2nd, 2025 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Centre Warsaw. We aim for about 1,000 players from more than 40 countries to participate in prestigious tournaments, workshops with professionals, and much more. You can be a part of this incredible event by helping us organize it!
To apply, please fill in following EGC 2025 Application Form