Now Accepting Volunteer Applications!
Volunteer roles are described below.
Depending upon the level of commitment, volunteers may be eligible for a registration discount.
We will be accepting applications through July 17, or until we have filled our available volunteer spots.
We will reach out to applicants by August 14th to confirm their volunteer status, role, and hours.
If you have budget deadlines that conflict with this schedule contact the UMISC Admin.
Depending upon the level of commitment, volunteers may be eligible for a registration discount.
We will be accepting applications through July 17, or until we have filled our available volunteer spots.
We will reach out to applicants by August 14th to confirm their volunteer status, role, and hours.
If you have budget deadlines that conflict with this schedule contact the UMISC Admin.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are key to UMISC's success!
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Volunteers play a vital role in helping to make UMISC a great conference. The benefits of volunteering include broader networking opportunities with expert presenters and attendees, learning new skills, and adding qualifications to your professional portfolio.
We recognize that volunteering can also be a means to offset costs for students, nonprofit staff, and others who might otherwise be unable to attend the conference. Volunteers that commit to 4 hours of conference assistance are eligible for a 25% registration discount. Volunteers that commit to 8 hours are eligible for a 50% registration discount. Because this will be a hybrid event, some volunteer roles will require a basic level of computer literacy and ability to use web-browser based apps and cloud storage services. Volunteers filling these roles will receive guidance from conference staff and organizers. |
2026 Volunteer Roles:
Registration and Attendee Support - Welcome attendees, assist with check-in, distribute materials including name tags and programs, provide directions, and answer general questions. Assistance may also be needed with uploading presentations on Monday October 5th and Tuesday October 6th.
Conference Set Up & Take Down - Provide assistance to organizers and exhibitors that are setting up on Monday October 5th and/or assist with taking down conference exhibits and displays after the last session on Thursday October 8th. Some moderate lifting and physical labor may be required.
Online Content Steward - Volunteers filling this role may be asked to monitor the live stream, reporting any audio-visual issues to conference staff and the onsite AV team and providing basic support. Volunteers may also be asked to monitor online discussion boards and session chats. Most slots will be on Wednesday October 7th and Thursday October 8th.
Conference Set Up & Take Down - Provide assistance to organizers and exhibitors that are setting up on Monday October 5th and/or assist with taking down conference exhibits and displays after the last session on Thursday October 8th. Some moderate lifting and physical labor may be required.
Online Content Steward - Volunteers filling this role may be asked to monitor the live stream, reporting any audio-visual issues to conference staff and the onsite AV team and providing basic support. Volunteers may also be asked to monitor online discussion boards and session chats. Most slots will be on Wednesday October 7th and Thursday October 8th.