There is a lot of work involved in setting up and running our Northern / Central Region 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

NOTE:  If you are a registered event volunteer and you are not able to fulfill your commitment, please notify us ASAP – call or text 831-247-0313 (be sure to include your name in the text) or email us at cainventionconvention@gmail.com 

Instructions on how to register - Event volunteer registration is open from February 11 - April 2 - Thank you!!  

1. Go to ca.zfairs.com – this will bring you to the home page for registration for the Northern / Central RegionCalifornia Invention Convention.

2. Go to Create Account tab and pull down Volunteer.

3. Create your Username, enter First and Last name and email.  Click [Save and Continue].

4. Fill out the information – the email and phone numbers you enter are the contact information we will use if we need to connect with you. If you need any help understanding the registration, we have detailed instructions at Volunteer Registration Instructions. During registration you can choose day(s) and time slot (s) when you are available.

5. Be sure to note down your username and password in case you need to modify any information.

6. Once you have finished the registration, you will receive an email with notification that your registration is complete. A few days prior to the event, you will receive a more detailed email confirming your volunteer  commitment along with logistical information.

Thank you so much! Your involvement makes a positive impact on these students and we couldn't put on this event without our Volunteers!!

‍Our deepest thanks to our premier sponsors: California State Railroad Museum and the California State Railroad Museum Foundation.