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:
    • 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

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

 

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