Volunteers

VOLUNTEERING AT THE USATIGS HAS MANY BENEFITS!

USATIGS is looking for a few savvy volunteers!

Business leaders from all over the world will be there to lead hands on workshops, presentations and dynamic panel discussions about cutting edge trends and we need your help getting the word out.

We are looking to assemble a committee of volunteers with people skills, social media knowledge and presence to help with both pre-conference marketing, on-site tweeting and blogging during the conference.

Volunteer at the Summit and Get A Free Pass!

Volunteers will assist with all operating components of the show, including bag stuffing, greeting and directing guests, staffing panels, plenary sessions, and information booths. In exchange, volunteers receive a Volunteer Pass, which is like the Full Conference + Expo Pass and grants you access to the conference sessions, expo hall, co-located events, and networking events when not on your shift. Pass does NOT include any meal functions. We also have a few pre-conference opportunities available.

As a Volunteer, you will be invited to a required orientation session to receive specific conference instructions, as well as to meet staff and other volunteers. We hope you will decide to join us! If you would like to apply for a volunteer role for this Summit, please send an email to [email protected]

BENEFITS

Meet other wonderful people like yourself with similar interests.
A great networking and career opportunity – gain experience for your resume and meet business owners. It is recommended you bring business cards.
Conference volunteers receive free entry to workshops on the day they volunteer!
Paid lunch on the day you volunteer!

VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Speaker Support / Audio-visual technicians

Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday positions.
Must be computer competent in order to assist workshop speakers with PowerPoint, etc.
For technical problems you are unable to troubleshoot, you will be responsible for alerting the Audio-Visual Coordinator of the issue who will then provide assistance.
The lead Audio Visual Coordinator will hold morning briefings and be available throughout your shift. You are assigned a room for the entire day with time available for breaks.
In return for your full day of volunteering, you receive free access to 2 days of workshops (your choice of Friday, Saturday or Sunday).

Wednesday Set Up

Wednesday positions 3pm to 7pm.
Volunteers will assist with the setup of the registration area, unloading and moving supplies from vehicles, moving large tables and other furniture, hanging signs and other similar duties.
In return for your full shift of volunteering, you will receive free access to 2 days of workshops (your choice of Friday, Saturday or Sunday)

General Assistance

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday positions.
Includes a variety of positions, including setting up signage, assisting vendors with set up, greeting and directing guests, helping with tear down and clean up.

Greeters

Saturday, Sunday positions.
Welcome guests and aid them in filling out registration forms; aid registration desk workers to ensure smooth flow at busy times.
You must be friendly, helpful, outgoing.

Information Table / Registration Desk

Must be familiar with Conference.
Past volunteers are especially encouraged to apply for this position.
Some heavy lifting, but handcarts and elevators are available.
Thursday – Sunday positions.
Register guests; handle money; be knowledgeable about the Conference program.
End-of-day and end-of-Conference duties will include a variety of tasks for wrapping up the Conference.

Workshop Monitors

Thursday – Sunday positions
Ensure only valid guests enter workshop location.
Hand out and collect evaluations.
Ensure all guests can hear everything (even if this requires forcefully reminding speakers of their responsibilities).
Introduce and thank speakers.
This is an important people person position. You must be friendly, helpful, outgoing and able to take charge of the workshop environment if required – e.g. speaker not using microphone or talking too quietly; disruptive guests.