Forum Student Volunteer Program
Student Volunteer signup has closed. If you are a volunteer, please visit Julie Gibbs in Room 1-I at the Palm Beach Convention Center if you have questions.
The Student Volunteer Program at the VFS Annual Forum offers university students a unique opportunity to participate in the vertical flight industry’s premier technical conference. The VFS Forum is the leading international event dedicated to research, engineering, and innovation in vertical flight technology. Students assist with the operation of the conference while gaining valuable professional exposure. In exchange for their support, student volunteers receive complimentary registration to the Forum and the opportunity to attend technical sessions, explore the exhibit hall, and connect with industry leaders, researchers, and fellow students.
Volunteer responsibilities typically include helping with session logistics, attendee support, registration assistance, and other event operations. The volunteer time commitment is approximately one 4-hour period during the Forum week.
Volunteer Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a VFS a current student member in good standing.
- *Your university must be a current educational member in good standing (new requirement this year). See the current list of VFS Educational Members.
- *Exception: If you are a 2026 VFF Scholarship recipient, the educational membership requirement does not apply.
- Are able to commit to assigned volunteer shifts during the conference.
How to Apply & Other Information:
- You must be logged into your VFS membership account to access the online form.
- It is first-come, first served and many students will attempt to sign up at the same time – refresh the page and try again.
- You will receive an email confirmation once sign-up is successful.
- If you are a Forum technical paper author/speaker: CHECK the Technical Session Schedule BEFORE choosing your volunteer shift to ensure it does not conflict with your presentation day/time.
