Conference Volunteer Assignments
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In addition to the online form, a PDF is available that can be printed & mailed to one of the conference volunteer coordinators.
Assignment | Duties | 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 conference city (Austin in 2011) & 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 |
