How can you help this year's Couch Crash?
The Albuquerque Couch Crash is organized by small group of local volunteers each year. It is a labor of love but the payoff is always worth it. If you are interested in helping out in some way, take a look at our current needs or send a message through our contact page to reach an organizer.
For locals
Open up your doors and spare couches.
I know it's a busy time for everyone but we want to accommodate as many Couchsurfers as we can, especially during Balloon Fiesta season, to show off what a beautiful city we have and the great people who live here. Take the time to update your profile in couchsurfing.com, clean out that spare bedroom and throw some sheets on your couches to host as many Couchsurfers as you can fit!
Be an event lead.
Do you want to take ownership over a specific event? It is helpful to have a point person for each event during the weekend. If you think that's something you would like to do, contact an organizer through the contact page.
Provide supplies.
There are a couple of events where we will need donations of supplies, like poster board, markers and paint for our "free hugs" signs. If you are interested in donating art supplies, use the contact page.
I know it's a busy time for everyone but we want to accommodate as many Couchsurfers as we can, especially during Balloon Fiesta season, to show off what a beautiful city we have and the great people who live here. Take the time to update your profile in couchsurfing.com, clean out that spare bedroom and throw some sheets on your couches to host as many Couchsurfers as you can fit!
Be an event lead.
Do you want to take ownership over a specific event? It is helpful to have a point person for each event during the weekend. If you think that's something you would like to do, contact an organizer through the contact page.
Provide supplies.
There are a couple of events where we will need donations of supplies, like poster board, markers and paint for our "free hugs" signs. If you are interested in donating art supplies, use the contact page.
For locals and visitors
Spread the word!
I can't emphasize this one enough. The only way to grow this event is to tell others about it. Here are some ways you can help get the word out about this year's Couch Crash.
I can't emphasize this one enough. The only way to grow this event is to tell others about it. Here are some ways you can help get the word out about this year's Couch Crash.
- Invite your friends to the official Couchsurfing event page [coming soon]. The bigger the RSVP list, the more likely it that others will join in as well. Take a moment to make sure you have already signed up, then invite your friends.
- Share the event details on Couchsurfing discussion boards. Post a new discussion in your own home city and any other cities where you have connections.
- RSVP on the Facebook event page [coming soon]. This also helps us to spread the word, sometimes to a bigger audience that might not otherwise see this through Couchsurfing. Again, sign up, then invite your friends.
- Share the word on Facebook and Twitter. And wherever else your social media takes you. Share this website or the event pages, just be sure to use #abqcouchcrash when you do! While you're at it, give our Facebook page a like.