Event Dates: November 13-15, 2026

ITSS owns and operates the annual Carolina Games Summit. We host events all over the eastern United States and collaborate with numerous existing events!

To get more info on our events, please review our 2024 summary video on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/TDUhLl7oJfk?si=fy9a6wRlvRawm06A

Get involved in the game development and esports community by joining the Carolina Games Summit as a volunteer for our collaboration with Florence Esports Festival in Florence, SC on November 13-15, 2026! Applicants will have an opportunity to do a variety of tasks prior to, during, and after the event. If you want to volunteer a few hours or all day, or be deeply involved in the creation of the event helping year-round, this is the position for you!

For more information on the Florence Esports Festival please visit: https://www.florence.gg/

Volunteers may be asked to assist tournament directors or other volunteers, help register attendees, as well as answer their questions about the event. Volunteers will also be needed to test and set up equipment, market the event, introduce and coordinate speakers, manage tournament brackets, free play areas and general hospitality services such as cleanup and tear-down.

We are always looking for great tournament directors and promoters! The more volunteers we get the more tournaments we can run at our events and throughout the year!

Requirements

A love of video games is the #1 requirement for this position. Prospective staff should have a strong work ethic with high standards of quality combined with a willingness to contribute to make the event a success long term. Additionally, it helps to be over the age of 18 and have an open schedule, or failing that, have your parents' permission to work. A background check may be required depending on the specific tasks assigned to a prospective volunteer.

Benefits

This event gives you the chance to meet new people and have loads of fun. However, there are some fringe benefits as well:

- Event Passes

- Volunteer T-Shirt

- Access to inside info about the event

- Network with event sponsors, speakers, and exhibitors before, during and after the event.

- Shared hotel room may be provided to exceptional candidates.