Countdown to San Diego Pride Festival Opening!

And we need you to make the 2024 edition of Leather Real at the San Diego Pride Festival a success.

We have 100 passes per day to bring in volunteers like you to serve as ambassadors of the Kink Community to the Greater San Diego Community.

Zoom Training dates for Volunteers are TBD.

• Free volunteer admission into Pride. (Entrance will be at the Pride Volunteer gate at 6th, and Juniper-Your name must be on the list. Pride will not add it under any circumstances)
• 30-minute break
• Hospitality area to rest and eat (LIMITED snacks and drinks provided for volunteers ON SHIFT.)
• Realm Appreciation/Thank You party – TBD
• The love and gratitude of the Leather Realm Committee
• By volunteering, you are committing to providing a 5-1/2 hour block of time on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday to help serve the Kink Community.

Tell us that on your submission and we will make note, but we will not be able to provide you with a pass. 

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to be an ambassador for the community!

We need volunteers in every position. Not everyone can do setup, or present. So you will be asked to volunteer for three different options. We will do our best to give you you first choice, but please understand if that is not possible.

Door: Check ID for EVERY visitor, Count people as they enter or exit (using a clicker), Check bags for alcohol, drugs, or weapons, Check for dress code violations, and Say NO to people who may not want to hear it.

Security: Guard at emergency exits, check wristbands for hospitality entrance, scan area visually for possible issues, and report as needed. These include medical issues, smoking, drinking, sex, nudity, and unruly behavior.

Hospitality: Provide water and sunscreen to volunteers, Restock snack area/beverages, Maintain cleanliness of hospitality area, and coordinate with Pride for ice and water.

Info/Toy Table: Answer questions about equipment, toys, clubs, groups, etc. Check out Toys to Players as needed, handle Leather Realm Merch Sales, make sure no one climbs the equipment, check-in, and band volunteers.

Barker: Stand near the donation bin and ask every visitor if they want to donate. *This job is VITAL as donations fund our entire Realm. People don’t usually give unless asked.*

Ambassador: Initiate conversations with ANY/ALL visitors watching the play. Ask if they would like to try it. Answer questions. Bring willing participants to tops.

Cleaner: Clean equipment between guests and refill cleaning supplies as needed.

Floater: You will be doing a little of ALL the Greeter positions (barker, ambassador, cleaner) as you cover lunch breaks and fill in as needed.

Player: Negotiate with visitors, and demonstrate 101 LEVEL BDSM for guests (spanking, flogging, rope, electricity, canes, paddles, bondage chair, sensation play, etc.) without leaving marks. Be respectful of all guests, always get consent, do not accept tips, do not try to date any visitor, do not allow nudity, and direct people to club/org booths as needed.

Load in: Thursday before pride at 5:00 pm in the Encanto area. Load Uhaul with all Leather Realm Equipment.

Set-up: Friday before Pride at Balboa Park at 9 am (a few 2 pm spots will be accepted). Unload Uhaul, layout carpeting, set up equipment, fencing, signage, tables, chairs, DM kits, cleaning materials, audio equipment, emergency supplies, hospitality area, pop-ups, etc.

Tear Down: Sunday at 6 pm at Leather Realm. Take down fencing, equipment, signs, pop-ups, chairs, and tables; dispose of carpet; repack Uhaul, etc. Make sure the area is left clean.

Unload: Sunday, approximately 10:30 pm in the Encanto area. Unload Uhaul and pack items into the garage.