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Volunteer with The Neighborhood Summit!
(Download Volunteer Form)
Thank you
for your interest in serving as a volunteer for the Neighborhood Summit!
As a volunteer, you will play an important part at a premier
gathering; you will also have an opportunity to listen as
individuals from around the metropolitan counties share
innovative ideas for addressing the issues facing our
communities.
Volunteers will contribute to the Summit in many ways, including
helping with pre-Summit activities; greeting attendees,
registration table, assisting with locating Summit sessions, and
ensuring smooth operation of the overall Summit.
A designated staff person will always be available as a point of
contact and reference during the entire Summit. You will receive
an orientation before your first shift and will have assistance
with any problems that may arise.
Different volunteer roles require varying hours. Lists of events
for which we need your help are included. We strongly recommend
that you sign up for at least two shifts during the Summit to
gain a more complete experience.
We are grateful that you are willing to give your time to help
us present this Summit. Please carefully read the benefits and
policies below.
We look forward to working with you!
Volunteer Committee
Please read the various volunteer descriptions and specify your
preference on the volunteer sign-up form.
General Information
On the day of the Summit, upon arrival at the Loudermilk
Center, please report to volunteer coordinator.
Volunteers are encouraged to keep all valuables with them at
all times.
All volunteers will need to check in at the Volunteer Table
approximately 30 minutes prior to their actual volunteer time
for updates.
Volunteers will be asked to select a shift you may indicate
your selected shift on the volunteer information form.
Volunteer Policies
Outside of shift hours, you are welcome to attend concurrent
sessions. The following exceptions apply:
Plenary session attendance is limited to only those volunteers
who have committed to work that session.
Volunteer Benefits
You will be exposed to topics of interest to provide a
collaborative forum to set priorities and develop action steps
to build
Hear information and proven practices addressing common
problems and issues faced by neighborhoods; and help people and
organizations understand how, by leveraging their regional
connectivity, they can have a positive impact on their local
neighborhoods issues
Volunteer Requirements
All volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
Volunteers are requested to present a professional appearance.
Jeans and comfortable shoes should be worn for Summit set-up
activities on Friday, September 24.
A professional demeanor is required.
All volunteers will receive a name badge, which must be worn
while on duty.
Volunteers are asked to attend training and walk through
at 40 Courtland Street - Loudermilk Center, in the Executive
Board room. Date and time of the training to be announced.
Volunteer Positions (please review all the job
descriptions and make your selection on the volunteer
information form provided.
Friday, September
24,
2010
Pre-Summit Volunteers
Volunteers will help with stuffing summit bags and set-up the
registration area at the Loudermilk Center on Friday, September
24, from 12 noon until 5:00 p.m. There will be free parking in
the United Way Parking deck and lunch will be provided.
Saturday, September
25, 2010
Registration Table
Volunteers will serve in the Summit registration area with
check-in, materials distribution, and general registration
needs. Volunteers will be responsible for answering phones and
giving directions to the Loudermilk Center. Please be sure you
know your way around the city.
Hospitality (Greeters/Guides)
Volunteers will be strategically stationed throughout the
Conference Center to help direct Summit attendees to
registration, opening session, and workshops.
Knowledge of the local area and activities is needed! Help
participants find out about area restaurants, the downtown area
and transportation.
Volunteers are needed to direct participants from different
opening workshop sessions to the opening speaker.
Volunteers should arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of their
shift and check in at the Volunteers Table
Session Room Monitors
Volunteers will report to the meeting room prior to the start
of each session to make sure everything is in place. The
volunteer will be given the Audio Visual needs assigned to your
room for verification. The monitor will assist the facilitator
with collecting the evaluations. Please remain in the room until
the end of the session to support the speakers and facilitator.
Assist the pre-summit workshop committee member by standing at
the door with a pre-registration list and check in participants.
The facilitator will introduce the speaker and the volunteer
will remain at the door to check in additional participants.
When room is at capacity close the door so not to over crowd the
room.
Special Projects / Floater
Planning Committee will need other volunteers to perform
special projects throughout the Summit. Specific duties are yet
to be determined.
Display & Exhibit Hall
The Display & Exhibit Hall is in need of volunteers to help
with the following:
Check in Exhibitors at the exhibitor registration counter.
Assist exhibitors during exhibit hours with any questions.
Volunteer Table
Volunteers are needed to staff the volunteer table; duties
will include:
Check-in volunteers and give help with assignments and
directions
Reassign volunteers if needed
Troubleshoot and assist with volunteer needs (ex. may need to
assist with finding locations).
Disability Assistance
Mobility Assistant Volunteers are needed during the Summit,
and will be assigned according to participant needs. Mobility
assistants will escort participants to various Summit functions
and events. Other duties may include:
Guiding Summit attendees to wheelchair ramps, elevators, and
other accessible facilities.
Attending to the physical safety of attendees in case of
emergency.
Gathering handouts and other materials if necessary.
Reporting any problems with accessibility to local arrangement
committee members immediately
To sign up to volunteer, download the volunteer
form
here or contact us at info@neighborhoodsummit.org
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