Volunteer at Social Media Marketing World 2027
Our volunteer team is the heart and soul behind the networking, fun, and service-centric energy at Social Media Marketing World.
“This conference is amazing and worth every minute of your time if you volunteer! And the volunteer work is so fun, and the people you meet are amazing!” said Pamela Frost.
Thank you for your interest in supporting Social Media Marketing World 2027 (#SMMW27). This year’s event takes place in beautiful Anaheim, California, from Thursday, April 1st, to Saturday, April 3rd, 2027.
We are thrilled to have your time and talent on our team, whether this is your first time volunteering with us or you have supported the event previously.
“I absolutely loved being a volunteer at Social Media Marketing World!!! The people are amazing, the experience is amazing,” said Anna Bazzel Gray.
Volunteer Commitment
During the event
Volunteers commit to being available on Wednesday, March 31st, for Volunteer Check-In and Training AND from Thursday, April 1st, to Saturday, April 3rd, 2027, to work the event.
Our standard volunteer time commitment is 18-20 hours across the event. Volunteers who pledge to fulfill the standard time commitment will have access to the event content when it DOES NOT conflict with their assigned shifts. If everyone fulfills their volunteer service, there is plenty of time outside of shifts to enjoy the event!
Leadership Role Commitment: In addition to the standard time commitment, leader roles include additional training and coordination. Lead Training is usually held on Wednesday morning before afternoon Volunteer Check-In (Wednesday, March 31st). Leaders are also responsible for communicating with and supporting their volunteer team as they fulfill their duties during the event.
All SMMW volunteers bring a few key qualities and skill sets to support the event, which may include:
- Comfort with high visibility and attendee interaction
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Event experience
- Flexibility
- High level of professionalism
Before The Event
Volunteers agree to fulfill the following requirements before the event:
- Agree to Social Media Examiner’s Volunteer Agreement
- Agree to Social Media Examiner’s Code of Conduct and Terms of Service
- Attend required volunteer training
- Virtual pre-event training (self-paced) February – March 2027
- In-person event kick-off at Anaheim Convention Center, Wednesday afternoon, March 31, 2027
“Volunteering at Social Media Marketing World is one of the best investments of my time. I have gained so much personally and professionally. I cannot recommend it enough. My first year I did for financial reasons. I gained connections, community, and collaborations that make it an honor to serve every year,” said Serena Ryan.
Timeline
Interest List Opens – Summer 2026
Volunteer Application Opens – OPEN NOW!
Volunteers Notified of Application Status – Within 4 weeks of submission
Volunteer Roles Announced – January 2027
Volunteer Shifts Announced – February 2027
Pre-Event Online Training – February – March 2027
Volunteer Onsite Training and Kickoff – Wednesday afternoon, March 31, 2027
Social Media Marketing World 2027 – Thursday, April 1 – Saturday, April 3, 2027
Post-Event Feedback Collected via Survey – April 2027
NOTE: If you are unable to meet these requirements and save the above dates, we suggest you purchase a ticket and enjoy the event as an attendee.
“If you’re even considering applying to volunteer, let me encourage you to do it. It is such a great way to give back to the SME community (and get your ticket for free!). and is such a fun way to get to know other people at the conference. I’ve made some of the coolest connections volunteering and have people I am still in contact with from years past,” said Victoria Johns.
Apply today!
- Click here to submit your application today!
- Reach out to [email protected] with any questions.
Travel Accommodations
Social Media Examiner does not provide hotel or travel accommodations for volunteers; we do offer discounted rates at our partner hotels.
Volunteer Roles
The event offers many different roles that all support the high-quality, meaningful execution of the event.
Roles include both behind-the-scenes execution and customer-facing support.
Most volunteers will have at least two roles during the event.
When filling out the Volunteer Application in the fall, you will be invited to select your preferred role(s). We will do our best to assign everyone their preferred role(s). You can sign up for more than one role!
Questions?
Email [email protected] with any questions today!
We thank ALL of our volunteers – past, present, and future – for their help and enthusiasm in making Social Media Marketing World a great experience for all!