The Hero Initiative raises much of its funds with the help of volunteers at conventions, and those volunteers’ individual efforts in their neighborhood and local areas.

Volunteer Efforts at Conventions
The Hero Initiative has a major presence at many conventions throughout the year including:
MegaCon , Orlando, FL
Wizard World Los Angeles , Los Angeles, CA
New York Comic Con , New York City, NY
Paradise Toronto Comicon , Toronto, ON - Canada
Heroes Con , Charlotte, NC
Comic Con International , San Diego, CA
Wizard World Chicago , Rosemont, IL
Baltimore Comic-Con , Baltimore, MD
The National , New York City, NY
Wizard World Texas , Arlington, TX
You can volunteer to help at these, or perhaps other, comic conventions!

Convention volunteer activities include:

• Being the booth coordinator, and running the show from start to finish
• Helping with setup and takedown of the booth
• Volunteer time at the booth during the show, ideally about four hours a day
• Contributing ideas, merchandise, or personal connections in the comic community

If you would like to volunteer at any of these shows please contact The Hero Initiative .

Individual Efforts Locally
Many stores are willing to collect donations and do in-store events for Hero, sometimes in conjunction with other events such as Free Comic Book Day (or FCBD). Please, feel free to approach your local store and arrange for donation jars to be placed there, or for Hero merchandise to be sold. The Hero Initiative can supply the resources; we just needs a man-on-the-ground to coordinate.

Repeat Hero volunteers can become members of Hero’s Regional Advisory Board, where members enjoy special discounts from Tales of Wonder.com, Comics Guaranty Corporation (CGC) and more. Regional Advisory Board members also can get invitations to special events at conventions.

The Hero Initiative values its volunteers and is willing to accept as much or as little as you can do! Please contact The Hero Initiative if you’re interested in volunteering!