More text improvements, added proper form link

Author: jakubbalas

src/content/pages/volunteers.mdx

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Volunteers
 subtitle: We need your help to make EuroPython 2025 a success!
 ---
 
-# Volunteering@EuroPython
+# Volunteering @ EuroPython
 
 Python owes much of its success to open source and the community surrounding it. In the same spirit, EuroPython is organised and run by volunteers from the Python community. Alas, we're only a few and need your help to make the show run as smoothly as possible. Each year we are joined by our awesome attendees as volunteers to help in running this wonderful conference. This page explains some of the ways you can help us.
 
@@ -13,16 +13,19 @@ We will also have a small number of perks for you, some small gifts to say "than
 
 ## Things to remember
 
-* This is in-person volunteering and requires you to be present at the venue.
+* This is **in-person** volunteering and requires you to be present at the venue.
 * While we strive to make the conference accessible to everyone, we cannot provide travel or accommodation support to volunteers.
 * To enter the conference you need a ticket.
-* You are welcome to volunteer as much or as little as you want to. We appreciate any help you can give us.
+* You are welcome to volunteer as much or as little as you want to, even if you already hold a ticket. We appreciate any help you can give us.
 
 ## Perks for volunteers
 
-* Get an awesome EuroPython volunteer T-shirt that you can keep and show off to your friends and a mention on the website to stay there forever :-)
-* Be part of a great team and make new friends.
-* A special group photo with all volunteers (time will be announced on the #onsite-volunteers channel on Discord)
+* 🎟️ A free combined ticket (Tutorials + Conference) if you volunteer for ten (10) hours or more
+* 😎 Get an awesome EuroPython Volunteer T-shirt that you can keep and show off to your friends
+* ♾️ A mention on the website to stay there forever
+* 🤝 Be part of a great team and make new friends
+* 📸 A special group photo with all volunteers (time will be announced in the *#onsite-volunteers* channel on Discord)
+* 🎉 And a big applause during the closing session of the conference
 
 ## What Volunteering at EuroPython looks like
 
@@ -44,7 +47,7 @@ We want to call out that volunteers at the registration desk will generally not
 
 ### T-Shirt Handout
 
-* Handing out the conference T-shirt
+* Handing out the conference T-shirt to attendees
 * This job involves standing and lifting light items
 
 We want to call out that this job is located at the registration desk, and you will generally not be able to attend talks for the duration of the task.
@@ -53,34 +56,34 @@ We want to call out that this job is located at the registration desk, and you w
 
 A room manager is responsible for ensuring everything in a room runs smoothly for the entirety of a slot. Some of the activities a room manager is expected to carry out involve:
 
-* Ensuring people are seated before a talk, and the room is not overcrowded
-* Making sure the session chair and speakers are in the room in time
+* Ensuring that all available space is utilized, people are seated before the talk begins, and the room is not overcrowded
+* Making sure the session chair and speakers are in the room 5 minutes before
 * Keeping in touch with the AV team to ensure everything is in order
-* Keeping the Code of Conduct (CoC) in mind and contact CoC committee members if needed
+* Keeping the [Code of Conduct (CoC)](https://www.europython-society.org/coc/) in mind and contact CoC committee members if needed
 
 We want to call out that room managers might not be able to attend or focus on talks for the duration of the task.
 
 ### Session Chairing
 
 A session chair plays a key role in introducing talks and ensuring a seamless transition between talks scheduled during a slot. The activities that a session chair is expected to carry out include:
 
-* Helping speakers in preparing their computers for the talks
+* Helping speakers prepare their computers for the talks
 * Introducing the speakers to the audience
 * Signalling time left to the speakers
 * Making sure talks start and finish on time
-* Moderating Q&A sessions, assisting with passing the microphones and reading out questions from remote attendees
+* Moderating Q&A sessions, assisting with passing the microphones and reading out appropriate questions from remote attendees
 
 ### Setup/Teardown
 
-* Putting up signage in hallways for various provisions (toilets, quiet room, childcare etc.)
-* Also on the last day (Friday afternoon for the main conference, Sunday for the sprints) to clear up the venue afterward
+* Putting up signage in hallways for various provisions (toilets, quiet room, childcare, etc.)
+* On the last day (Friday afternoon for the main conference, Sunday for the sprints), there will be a venue cleanup afterwards
 * This job involves walking and carrying items, some of which may be heavy
 
 ### Greeter / Badge check
 
-* Checking attendees on the venue for badges
-* Sending people to the registration desk if they don't have one and are not from the venue (e.g. AV team, catering, etc.)
-* Reporting people that don't have badges and don't want to go to the registration desk
+* Checking attendees at the venue for badges (everyone should have them visible at all time)
+* Sending people who do not have a badge to the registration desk, unless they are part of the venue staff (e.g., AV team, catering, etc.)
+* Reporting people who don't have badges and refuse to go to the registration desk
 
 ### Runners and Ad-hoc Activities
 
@@ -89,19 +92,20 @@ There are always some tasks which we simply cannot plan beforehand. Based on wha
 * Checking rooms to ensure all the necessary resources are in place
 * Helping out with registration desk duties, T-shirt handout, or room manager duties
 * Moving chairs, tables, or poster walls
-* Arranging transfers between venue and airport, etc. (rarely)
+* Generally supporting the venue team with ad-hoc tasks
 
 ## How to sign up
 
-We are currently still working out the latest details for the volunteering program. (We are trying to get more perks enabled for your volunteering time).
-Until then, you can sign up for volunteering by sending an email to [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
+Please acknowledge our [Data Privacy Policy](https://forms.gle/PCP7bXvdH1QhDBPn6) first, and then fill out the form below to register your interest in volunteering at EuroPython 2024!
+We will get back to you with more details and information on how to proceed.
+Thanks ❤️
 
 <div class="text-center mb-8">
-
-<Button url="mailto:[email protected]">volunteers @ europython.eu</Button>
+<Button url="https://forms.gle/rSWsgnxS5gmXrrZ97">Register your interest now!</Button>
 </div>
 
 ## More information
+
 ### Why volunteer at EuroPython?
 
 * To help the EuroPython organizers keep the conference affordable for everyone
@@ -112,7 +116,7 @@ Until then, you can sign up for volunteering by sending an email to [volunteers@
 ### How much work is involved?
 
 * There are different tasks with different time required
-* Each task is related with the concept of slot (usually bracketed by the breaks)
+* Each task is related to the concept of slot (usually bracketed by the breaks)
 * You can sign up to any number of them
 * We would really appreciate it if you can sign up for more than one slot
 
@@ -124,4 +128,4 @@ Until then, you can sign up for volunteering by sending an email to [volunteers@
 
 ### Ask for help
 
-If you run into any problems, please ask in the #onsite-volunteers channel in Discord or contact our [email protected] for any information you may need.
+If you run into any problems, please ask in the *#onsite-volunteers* channel in Discord or contact us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) for any information you may need.