#WCEU2026 - Becoming a Dragon Helper: The WordCamp Europe Volunteer Guide

In this episode of WordCamp Europe Insights, host Kasia Janoska talks with Celi Garoe from the volunteers team about what it means to be a WordCamp Europe volunteer in Kraków 2026. They explore how the team recruits, supports, and coordinates hundreds of volunteers from around the world, what roles are available during the event, and why volunteering is a unique way to experience the community - without needing to be a developer or a full‑time organizer.Celi also explains how the open call for volunteers works, who decides which applications are accepted, and how the team helps with tickets, visas, and on‑site support so no one feels overwhelmed. If you’re curious about joining, you can learn more and apply through the official WordCamp Europe 2026 Call for Volunteers (https://europe.wordcamp.org/2026/call-for-volunteers/). To just attend the event, you can secure your place with a ticket on the WordCamp Europe 2026 tickets page (https://europe.wordcamp.org/2026/tickets/). For extra context around this episode, visit our companion blog article.