Arts/Culture/Media
University of Galway - Akumakon
Galway
About Us:Akumakon is one of the longest running Anime and Manga conventions in Ireland.
Akumakon will be starting on Friday the 13th of February and will finish on Sunday the 15th of February 2026. It will be taking place in Áras na Mac Léinn (Galway - Univeristy of Galway) and the surrounding buildings.
Many thanks to University of Galway for hosting us, and the University of Galway Anime and Manga Society for organising Akumakon each year.
Is training provided?:Yes
Tasks that the volunteer(s) will be expected to undertake:
Volunteers support the event management and logistics of the Festival Weekend.
Every year we get loads of applications from all across Ireland from many great people that want to be part of making our amazing convention happen. However before you apply we ask that you be certain that you want to take part and that you will have the time to dedicate to the convention.
Benefits of Volunteering:
Huge range of Benefits to volunteering!
Volunteering at the convention is a great time and a provides great experience for running events.
Details of time commitment needed for role:
Akumakon will be starting on Friday the 13th of February and will finish on Sunday the 15th of February 2026.
Minimum time commitment per week:
4 hours p/week
Sustainable Development Goal:
Hei:
ATU - DONEGAL, ATU - GALWAY, ATU - MAYO, ATU - SLIGO, ATU - ST ANGELAS, DUBLIN CITY UNIVERSITY, TU DUBLIN, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN, UNIVERSITY OF GALWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK
If you have any questions about this role please feel free to get in touch:
Name:Abigail Olwill
Address:Societies Office, Aras Na MacLeinn
Website:http://akumakon.com

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