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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
We are looking for volunteers to help with our Fifth Biennial Organic Connections Conference to be held November 2-3, 2012 at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina.

All volunteers are required to work a minimum of 4 hours.
Morning shifts will be 8:30am to 12:30pm
Afternoon 12:00 to 4:30pm
Evening shift 4:00 to 8:00 pm.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:

  • 1. Trade Show Assistants (2 opportunities/days)
    • Assist with the set-up and take-down of the tradeshow
    • Assist tradeshow participants
    • Watch tradeshow booths
    • General assistance with events throughout the conference

  • 2. Greeters (6-8 opportunities on Thursday and Friday)
    • Greet conference attendees on Friday
    • Stuff conference proceedings and assemble written materials assembled (prior to the commencement of the event)
    • Assist at the registration table
    • General assistance with events throughout the day

  • 3. Conference Photographer (1 opportunity which can be shared)
    • Take high-quality photos throughout the event to be posted on website and future conference material
    • Camera will be provided

  • 4. Audiovisual assistants (3 volunteers per day)
    • Ensure proper functioning of computers in seminar rooms
    • Notify audio visual personnel at TCU of any problems and get them resolved
    • Watch equipment when rooms are vacant
    • General assistance with events throughout the conference

  • 5. General Conference Assistants (2 opportunities/day)
    • Collect tickets during meals
    • Ensure appropriate sponsorship banners and posters are in place throughout the conference
    • Ensure gifts are delivered to seminar rooms for session chair to present to speakers
    • Assist speakers with any questions including room location and speaking times
    • General assistance with events throughout the conference

FREE LUNCH
All volunteers will be able to attend conference sessions on the day they are volunteering. All volunteers will be provided lunch/or refreshments on the day they work.
Volunteers may be asked to attend a short training/update session prior to the event.
Please complete the Volunteer Application Form and submit it by Fax to 306-543-8732 or email info@organicconnections.ca, Attention Marion.
Applications will be accepted until all the positions have been filled.

Volunteer Application Form

 
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