Hi Volunteers & Mentors!

We hope this note finds you well and excited for the upcoming Hack the Gap Hackathon this weekend, February 8th-9th. We're thrilled to have you join us and contribute your skills to this exciting event! To ensure your experience at the hackathon goes smoothly, below I’ve listed the details and logistics of the weekend.

YOUR ROLE

As a volunteer, your role is to make sure everything goes smoothly for the hackathon participants, from check-in to breakfast, to showing where the bathrooms are, to just being a friendly face. We will have a list of jobs that will need to be taken care of throughout each day and will assign them when volunteers arrive.

WHAT TO BRING

We suggest you bring a device (phone, ipad, or laptop), especially if you are volunteering first thing in the morning, you will be helping at registration. If you can’t bring one, no worries! We have lots of tasks that don’t require one.

FOOD

Should your shift overlap with a meal or snack break, please feel free to grab a snack!

BE ON TIME

Please. Especially if you are a morning volunteer, we need you bright-eyed and bushy-tailed first thing in the morning to welcome the hackathon participants.

VENUE & PARKING

Osborn370 Building, Main Lobby & 4th Floor

370 Wabasha Street North, 

St Paul, MN

• Train: You can take the Metro Green Line towards St Paul and get off at Centro Station. From there, Osborn370 is just a block away from the train stop.

• Bus: Numerous bus stops are situated near the building, with stops on Wabasha, 6th Street, and 5th Street, giving convenient access for those utilizing bus services.

• Driving: If you plan to drive, there is paid street parking available all around the building. Additionally, we have arranged for validated parking at Victory Parking Ramp, which is located at 344 Wabasha St N, St Paul, MN 55102. The parking ramp is just half a block away from the Osborn370 Building and will be validated, meaning your parking will be free of charge.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Before you arrive, it’s required that you review the code of conduct. One of the most important aspects of this event is creating a safe space.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Be sure to follow along and share the event on social media. The hashtag for the event is #HackTheGap. We’d love to hear from you on X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. If you love Hack the Gap, spread the word!

DEMO DAY

If you would like to join us for Demo Day (and won’t already be in the building), please email us at hello@hackthegap.com and we’ll give you promo code for Demo Day (it’s free for volunteers, mentors, & sponsors!). We’d love to have you join us.

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or if anything changes regarding your participation. We want to ensure that you have all the information you need to have a fantastic experience at the hackathon. Thank you once again for volunteering your time and skills for Hack the Gap. We truly appreciate your contribution and look forward to seeing you soon!