The ISCB-LATAM SoIBio CCBCOL 2024 conference is pleased to announce a call for Volunteer Student Support Staff.
As a member of the Volunteer Student Support Staff, you will receive valuable first-hand experience at an academic association conference, a certificate of appreciation as well as a complimentary registration.
Here are the requirements of the Volunteer Support Staff:
- Attend a volunteer meeting before the conference to ensure you are prepared for all volunteer responsibilities - likely Monday, November 11
- Complete all assigned shifts
- You will be notified of your shifts in advance of the conference and are required to sign and return in acknowledgement
Event Staff positions are:
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- Registration:
- Handing out name badges, processing of invoices and assisting with on-site registration
- Educational sessions:
- Check in with the session leader at the beginning of the session and identify yourself as the volunteer to assist in that session
- Checking badges for entrance to session rooms
- Counting attendees in each educational session
- Monitor session rooms, alerting conference manager of any AV or emergency needs during session
- Moderate the online Q&A and chat room for our virtual audience and be the in-person voice for the virtual audience during any Q&A sessions
- Other conference opportunities:
- Numbering poster boards to include monitoring hanging up and taking down of poster boards by presenters
- Assist attendees in locating various events throughout the conference
- Answer questions about the scientific program and giving directions within the venue
- Registration:
Only a small number of students will be selected to participate on this team. Apply by 30 September 2024.
Apply to be Volunteer - Event Staff