Awards Luncheon | Bookstore | Creative Campus | Credentials | Documentarians | Events | Expo Hall | Conference Info Desk | Registration | Runners | Setup/Breakdown | Session Monitors

Arts Presenters is very pleased to extend a special invitation to all full-time students (graduate OR undergraduate) interested in attending the APAP Conference NYC 2010.

Participating student volunteers who volunteer to work 12 hours in any combination of shifts before or during the five days of the conference are eligible to receive:

• FREE student conference registration – once your work shift is over, this allows you to take advantage of all conference events including workshops, meetings and showcase performances.
• FREE Student Membership for one year – this gives you year-round access to the wide array of benefits and services we provide including: JobBank, funding and networking opportunities, a comprehensive Resource Library and field listserves designed to bring together members with similar interests and disciplines.

Volunteer Job Descriptions

Job availability is assigned based on interest and skill, on a first come, first served basis. We will try our best to accommodate your schedule. However, we request your cooperation and flexibility to assist us in other areas. Please note that all the positions described below require multiple volunteers.

Awards Luncheon
Tuesday, January 10, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Assist with speaker, board and special guest seating and greeting attendees.

Bookstore
Friday, January 8 - Monday, January 11, 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, January 12, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Assist with the set up and selling of publications.

Creative Campus
Wednesday, January 6, 8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Provide assistance to facilitator and APAP staff.

Documentarians
Wednesday, January 6, 9:00 am - 5:00pm
Saturday/Sunday, January 9-10, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Document professional development sessions and other assigned events. Excellent English writing and grammar skills required. Volunteer must attend the entire session.

Events
Friday, January 8, times vary in the afternoon

Assist APAP staff with the International Orientation, New Colleagues Orientation, Welcome Reception, and Plenary sessions.

Expo Hall
Saturday, January 9, 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Sunday, January 10, 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Monday, January 11, 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Assist APAP Staff and EXPO Hall floor managers and check badges as needed.

Conference Info Desk
Friday, January 8 - Monday, January 11, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Assist APAP Staff and volunteer members at the Info Booth to greet attendees and provide information about NY and the conference.

Registration
Friday, January 8 - Saturday, January 9, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

This position will be the initial contact point for attendees at the conference. The role involves checking in attendees, distribution of badges and appropriate conference materials, explaining conference badge policy, and helping to keep conference materials well stocked and organized.

Runners
Wednesday, January 6 - Tuesday, January 12, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Volunteers must be willing to jump into situations at a moments notice, be able to think on their feet and work independently.

Setup/Breakdown
Thursday, January 7 and Tuesday, January 12, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Assist with organizing, packing and moving conference materials. Some strength required.

Session Monitors
Wednesday, January 6 - Sunday, January 10, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Point of contact for session facilitator, badge scanner, ability to use a walkie talkie, monitor room needs (temperature, lighting, need for additional seating).

For further information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteers@artspresenters.org.

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