2026 Puzzle Swap Volunteer Roles

Thank you for volunteering at The Puzzle Swap Society! Your time and energy make the swaps fun and welcoming for everyone.


Volunteering is separate from paid membership. Society Supporters help cover costs and keep swaps running month after month. Learn more about membership here.


If you’d like to support in other ways, donations are always welcome and greatly appreciated! There is a Venmo link at the bottom of this form.


Locations:

Oakland: Woody's Cafe, 1841 Park Blvd, Oakland, CA 94606

Alameda: Almanac Brewery, 651 West Tower Ave., Alameda, CA

    We picked this option for you:

    Arrive 15 minutes early. Help carry puzzles into the venue, unpack from bags, and arrange on tables.
    Welcome people arriving at the swap and answer questions. Count the number of people attending.
    Capture pictures and videos during the swap so they can be shared online. Must be able to share/send everything you captured to Google Photos (no iPhone/Apple only sharing please)
    At the end of the swap, sort & stack puzzles by box size, load into bags, and carry out of the venue.
    Arrive 15 minutes early. Help carry puzzles into the venue, unpack from bags, and arrange on tables.
    Welcome people arriving at the swap and answer questions. Count the number of people attending.
    Capture pictures and videos during the swap so they can be shared online. Must be able to share/send everything you captured to Google Photos (no iPhone/Apple only sharing please)
    At the end of the swap, sort & stack puzzles by box size, load into bags, and carry out of the venue.
    Arrive 15 minutes early. Help carry puzzles into the venue, unpack from bags, and arrange on tables.
    Welcome people arriving at the swap and answer questions. Count the number of people attending.
    Capture pictures and videos during the swap so they can be shared online. Must be able to share/send everything you captured to Google Photos (no iPhone/Apple only sharing please)
    At the end of the swap, sort & stack puzzles by box size, load into bags, and carry out of the venue.
    Arrive 15 minutes early. Help carry puzzles into the venue, unpack from bags, and arrange on tables.
    Welcome people arriving at the swap and answer questions. Count the number of people attending.
    Capture pictures and videos during the swap so they can be shared online. Must be able to share/send everything you captured to Google Photos (no iPhone/Apple only sharing please)
    At the end of the swap, sort & stack puzzles by box size, load into bags, and carry out of the venue.
    Arrive 15 minutes early. Help carry puzzles into the venue, unpack from bags, and arrange on tables.
    Welcome people arriving at the swap and answer questions. Count the number of people attending.
    Capture pictures and videos during the swap so they can be shared online. Must be able to share/send everything you captured to Google Photos (no iPhone/Apple only sharing please)
    At the end of the swap, sort & stack puzzles by box size, load into bags, and carry out of the venue.
    Arrive 15 minutes early. Help carry puzzles into the venue, unpack from bags, and arrange on tables.
    Welcome people arriving at the swap and answer questions. Count the number of people attending.
    Capture pictures and videos during the swap so they can be shared online. Must be able to share/send everything you captured to Google Photos (no iPhone/Apple only sharing please)
    At the end of the swap, sort & stack puzzles by box size, load into bags, and carry out of the venue.
    Arrive 15 minutes early. Help carry puzzles into the venue, unpack from bags, and arrange on tables.
    Welcome people arriving at the swap and answer questions. Count the number of people attending.
    Capture pictures and videos during the swap so they can be shared online. Must be able to share/send everything you captured to Google Photos (no iPhone/Apple only sharing please)
    At the end of the swap, sort & stack puzzles by box size, load into bags, and carry out of the venue.
    Arrive 15 minutes early. Help carry puzzles into the venue, unpack from bags, and arrange on tables.
    Welcome people arriving at the swap and answer questions. Count the number of people attending.
    Capture pictures and videos during the swap so they can be shared online. Must be able to share/send everything you captured to Google Photos (no iPhone/Apple only sharing please)
    At the end of the swap, sort & stack puzzles by box size, load into bags, and carry out of the venue.
    Arrive 15 minutes early. Help carry puzzles into the venue, unpack from bags, and arrange on tables.
    Welcome people arriving at the swap and answer questions. Count the number of people attending.
    Capture pictures and videos during the swap so they can be shared online. Must be able to share/send everything you captured to Google Photos (no iPhone/Apple only sharing please)
    At the end of the swap, sort & stack puzzles by box size, load into bags, and carry out of the venue.
    Arrive 15 minutes early. Help carry puzzles into the venue, unpack from bags, and arrange on tables.
    Welcome people arriving at the swap and answer questions. Count the number of people attending.
    Capture pictures and videos during the swap so they can be shared online. Must be able to share/send everything you captured to Google Photos (no iPhone/Apple only sharing please)
    At the end of the swap, sort & stack puzzles by box size, load into bags, and carry out of the venue.
    Arrive 15 minutes early. Help carry puzzles into the venue, unpack from bags, and arrange on tables.
    Welcome people arriving at the swap and answer questions. Count the number of people attending.
    Capture pictures and videos during the swap so they can be shared online. Must be able to share/send everything you captured to Google Photos (no iPhone/Apple only sharing please)
    At the end of the swap, sort & stack puzzles by box size, load into bags, and carry out of the venue.
    Arrive 15 minutes early. Help carry puzzles into the venue, unpack from bags, and arrange on tables.
    Welcome people arriving at the swap and answer questions. Count the number of people attending.
    Capture pictures and videos during the swap so they can be shared online. Must be able to share/send everything you captured to Google Photos (no iPhone/Apple only sharing please)
    At the end of the swap, sort & stack puzzles by box size, load into bags, and carry out of the venue.
    Arrive 15 minutes early. Help carry puzzles into the venue, unpack from bags, and arrange on tables.
    Welcome people arriving at the swap and answer questions. Count the number of people attending.
    Capture pictures and videos during the swap so they can be shared online. Must be able to share/send everything you captured to Google Photos (no iPhone/Apple only sharing please)
    At the end of the swap, sort & stack puzzles by box size, load into bags, and carry out of the venue.
    Arrive 15 minutes early. Help carry puzzles into the venue, unpack from bags, and arrange on tables.
    Welcome people arriving at the swap and answer questions. Count the number of people attending.
    Capture pictures and videos during the swap so they can be shared online. Must be able to share/send everything you captured to Google Photos (no iPhone/Apple only sharing please)
    At the end of the swap, sort & stack puzzles by box size, load into bags, and carry out of the venue.
    Arrive 15 minutes early. Help carry puzzles into the venue, unpack from bags, and arrange on tables.
    Welcome people arriving at the swap and answer questions. Count the number of people attending.
    Capture pictures and videos during the swap so they can be shared online. Must be able to share/send everything you captured to Google Photos (no iPhone/Apple only sharing please)
    At the end of the swap, sort & stack puzzles by box size, load into bags, and carry out of the venue.
    Arrive 15 minutes early. Help carry puzzles into the venue, unpack from bags, and arrange on tables.
    Welcome people arriving at the swap and answer questions. Count the number of people attending.
    Capture pictures and videos during the swap so they can be shared online. Must be able to share/send everything you captured to Google Photos (no iPhone/Apple only sharing please)
    At the end of the swap, sort & stack puzzles by box size, load into bags, and carry out of the venue.
    Arrive 15 minutes early. Help carry puzzles into the venue, unpack from bags, and arrange on tables.
    Welcome people arriving at the swap and answer questions. Count the number of people attending.
    Capture pictures and videos during the swap so they can be shared online. Must be able to share/send everything you captured to Google Photos (no iPhone/Apple only sharing please)
    At the end of the swap, sort & stack puzzles by box size, load into bags, and carry out of the venue.
    Arrive 15 minutes early. Help carry puzzles into the venue, unpack from bags, and arrange on tables.
    Welcome people arriving at the swap and answer questions. Count the number of people attending.
    Capture pictures and videos during the swap so they can be shared online. Must be able to share/send everything you captured to Google Photos (no iPhone/Apple only sharing please)
    At the end of the swap, sort & stack puzzles by box size, load into bags, and carry out of the venue.
    Arrive 15 minutes early. Help carry puzzles into the venue, unpack from bags, and arrange on tables.
    Welcome people arriving at the swap and answer questions. Count the number of people attending.
    Capture pictures and videos during the swap so they can be shared online. Must be able to share/send everything you captured to Google Photos (no iPhone/Apple only sharing please)
    At the end of the swap, sort & stack puzzles by box size, load into bags, and carry out of the venue.
    Arrive 15 minutes early. Help carry puzzles into the venue, unpack from bags, and arrange on tables.
    Welcome people arriving at the swap and answer questions. Count the number of people attending.
    Capture pictures and videos during the swap so they can be shared online. Must be able to share/send everything you captured to Google Photos (no iPhone/Apple only sharing please)
    At the end of the swap, sort & stack puzzles by box size, load into bags, and carry out of the venue.
    Payment Options
    Pay with Venmo
    Current Responses
    February 14: Oakland @ 9:30am to 10:30am - Pack Up:
    Molly Hayes
    February 14: Alameda @ 12:00pm to 1:00pm - Setup:
    Maricielo Collantes
    February 14: Alameda @ 12:00pm to 1:00pm - Photographer:
    Maricielo Collantes
    February 14: Alameda @ 12:00pm to 1:00pm - Pack Up:
    Shirley Hao
    April 11: Alameda @ 12:00pm to 1:00pm - Pack Up:
    Shirley Hao
    May 9: Alameda @ 12:00pm to 1:00pm - Pack Up:
    Shirley
    June 13: Alameda @ 12:00pm to 1:00pm - Pack Up:
    Shirley
    July 11: Alameda @ 12:00pm to 1:00pm - Pack Up:
    Shirley
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