There is a lot of work involved in setting up and running our Northern / Central California Invention Convention.   This year we expect between 200-225 students and 90 judges - so there is lots to prepare for. Your willing hands mean that we are able put on the best event possible to acknowledge and celebrate young inventors from Northern and Central California. Scroll down for Registration instructions.

We hope that you will join us this year as a volunteer -- and we ask that you reach out to friends and colleagues and invite them to register.  All are welcome!!! All volunteer work is done at the venue - which is located in the heart of Old Sacramento Waterfront --- where there are lots of things to do!

‍California State Railroad Museum, 111 I Street, Sacramento

What are some of the tasks that volunteers will be doing?
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Friday, April 17th, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Label student folders
- Create student badges
- Create student packets for check-in
- Stuff student backpacks
- Fold T-shirts and load up t-shirt table
- Set up check-in tables
- Create judge badges
- Create judge packets
- Set-up exhibit hall - covering tables with colored tablecloths

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Saturday, April 18th,  7:00 AM - 1:30 PM - We are in particular need of volunteers from 7:00AM-11:00AM (All volunteers will have the chance to visit the Exhibit Hall after 11:00 AM to see the inventions and talk with the inventors)
- Check in Judges
- Check in Students
- Hand out backpacks
- Hand out students T-shirts
- Escort students and families to hall
- Guide students to judging circles / Answer questions  
- Floor monitors
- Clean up judge room
- Staff T-shirts table  (this ends at 1:00 PM)
- Clean up Exhibit Hall

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS - detailed instructions can be found here.

- All segments of this registration must be completed on or before April 9, 2026 in order for you to be a volunteer.
- When your registration is complete you will receive an email indicating you have successfully completed it.  You will receive an email a few days prior to the event confirming your volunteer commitment.
- If, after filling out this registration, you have additional questions feel free to address them to us at www.cainventionconvention.org/contact/  orcainventionconvention@gmail.com
 If you have trouble logging in,contact us at cainventionconvention@gmail.com or by text at 831-247-0313.

1.   Go to ca.zfairs.com
2.   Select [Create Account] tab located in the upper left corner,then Select [Volunteer]. Enter your name and email address. This will be the email address we will use if we need to contact you
3.   Verify your email address
4. ENTERING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
‍a.     Complete the personal information
b.      Password is minimum 6 characters, at least 1 uppercase letter and 1 lowercase.
c.      If you are an Educator, please include your school name or district under Employer.
d.     Click[Save & Continue].
e.     Be sure to note down your username and password in case you need to go back later and change any information.
5. VOLUNTEER PREFERENCES
a.     On Friday, April 17^th –we particularly need the  1:00 PM – 5:00PM slot.  
b.     The event is SATURDAY,APRIL 18^TH. .Our greatest need is for event volunteers in the 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM slot.
c.     Read the Media Release & Hold Harmless document.  Check the box tha taffirms you have read it and agree.  This is a requirement in order for you to volunteer.
d.     The final section asks about any physical considerations we need to take into account when assigning volunteer tasks. select [Next].   
  
‍REGISTRATION COMPLETE This page gives you your username in the event you want to log inagain to change any information  You will receive an email indicating you have completed your registration.Prior to the event, you will get an email with the specifics of your schedule,