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 |
1.Sitting/Standing |
|
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 |
|
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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