duties and skills needed for
various conference volunteer assignments

Assignment

Duties

Physical requirements/skills

Author Autographing

Manage access to authors (e.g. organize people in lines within policies)

Standing

Boothsitters

Staff a booth during an exhibitor’s absence

Standing while greeting customers

Entertainment

Manage access and assist with special all-conference receptions

Standing

Exhibits

Assist exhibitors by distributing literature, answering exhibitor questions, etc.

Standing/Walking (can be extensive walking)

Exhibitor registration

Cover desk by registering exhibitors & authors, answering questions, providing directions

Sitting/Standing

Health (Fun Run)

Monitor event and provide assistance (e.g., setting up refreshments, monitoring routes, taking pictures, distributing awards, etc.)

Standing/Walking

Offsite during early morning hours

Hospitality

1.Cover desk by distributing gifts in the registration area; and

2.Pick up speakers at airport

1.Sitting/Standing

2.Driving (with mileage & parking reimbursement)

Information

Cover Information Desk in registration by answering phones & posting messages, distributing Fun Run packets, & managing Lost and Found

Knowledge of San Antonio & familiarity with conference program /Sitting

Internet Room

Manage queues, solve minor problems, record statistics

Computer skills/standing

Meeting Rooms/AV/Technology/Meals

Manage access by staffing volunteer stations, checking room set-ups, distributing signs, counting attendees, & solving problems

Problem-solving/Standing/Sitting/Extensive Walking for volunteers assigned to Exhibit Hall

Placement Center

Manage access and files by registering users, making copies, answering questions

Sitting /Standing

Disaster Relief Raffle Tickets

Cover desk by selling tickets, handling cash box

Sitting

Registration

Cover desk by distributing badges & programs, greeting attendees, answering questions

Sitting

TLA Store

Sell TLA inventory by preparing order forms, replenishing merchandise, answering questions

Math Skills/Standing

Transportation

Manage access and provide information about the routes at hotels and destinations; staff outdoor table and provide directions upon request

Sitting/Standing


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