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Volunteer Opportunities
We thank you for your interest in helping people find their path to Wellness at the Albuquerque World Wellness Weekend 2008. The success of this event depends upon volunteers who are interested in contributing their time, services and enthusiasm.
Work 10 hrs. and receive an all-inclusive weekend pass that includes admission to Marianne Williamson/Michael Franti Sat. Evening Program and Deepak Chopras Sun. Keynote Address, a Staff T-Shirt and the satisfaction of helping to spread the wellness
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Volunteers are required to attend an orientation Fri. March 7th at 6:30 pm at the Albuquerque Convention Center for approx. 1 hour.
Please read the following job descriptions and shift times, then click here to fill out an electronic sign up form. Please give us as much information as possible on your preferred jobs and shift times.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND SHIFT TIMES
Note: all pre-show volunteer slots are full. Slots are open during the weekend open.
DURING EXPO: SAT. & SUN. MARCH 8-9
Exhibitor Check In/Info Desk: 2 shifts required (prefer 1 shift/day)
Available Shifts: Sat. 9:00 am 2:00 pm
Sat. 2:00 pm 7:00 pm
Sun: 8:30 am 1:00 pm
Sun. 1:00 pm 5:00 pm
Check in exhibitors, give out credentials and answer questions. Must be organized, efficient, good with people.
Expo Door Monitors: 2 shifts required (prefer 1 shift/day)
Available Shifts: Sat. 9:00 am 2:00 pm
Sat. 2:00 pm 7:00 pm
Sun: 9:00 am 1:00 pm
Sun. 1:00 pm 5:00 pm
Monitor entrance/exit doors, checking wristbands and tickets, answer questions. May be on feet for long periods of time.
EXPO ECO-WATCH: 2 shifts required-prefer 1/day
Available shifts:
Sat. 9:30 am 2:00pm
Sat. 2:00 pm 7:00 pm
Sun: 9:30 am 1:00 pm
Sun. 1:00 pm 5:00 pm
Re-fill water bottles and assist Klean Kanteen
Monitor food court-clean up trash and keep tidy
Monitor recycling and trash in Expo Hall
CLASSROOM MONITORS: Key Position-must be qualified*
2 Shifts required- one morning and one afternoon shift preferred:
Available Shifts: Sat. 9:30 am 2:00 pm
Sat. 1:30 pm 6:00 pm
Sun: 9:30 am 1:00 pm
Sun. 12:30 pm 5:00 pm
Responsibilities:
Insure that classes start and end on time.
Communicate with and assist Presenter with Audio/Visual needs.
Check that all attendees have appropriate wristbands for the day.
Straighten out classrooms between classes.
Monitor classroom at all times during your shift.
*Must be organized, efficient, punctual, have basic knowledge of Power Point and
DVD presentations w/ LCD Projectors, and good with people
GREEETERS/HOSTS: 2 Shifts required-prefer 1/per day
Available Shifts: Sat. 9:00 am 2:15 pm
Sat. 2:15 pm 7:30 pm
Sun: 9:00 am 1:00 pm
Sun. 1:00 pm 5:00 pm
Be friendly and knowledgable with good communication skills and happy to assist people
Able to be on feet for long periods of time
MAIN STAGE (KIVA) DOOR MONITORS- DAYTIME PROGRAMS
Shifts: Sat. 11:30am-5:30pm and Sun. 12 noon 3:30pm (includes some break time)
Both Shifts required
Check Wristbands for Entrance into Theater
Open and Close Doors at beginning and end of programs.
Must be knowledgable and friendly
Able to be on feet for long periods of time
Once everyone is seated monitors may rotate inside to watch program as long as one person is at the door
KIVA DOOR MONITORS/TICKET TAKERS- EVENING PROGRAMS
Shifts: Sat. 6:30pm-approx. 11:00 (program end) and Sun. 4:00pm 8:00pm
Both Shifts required
Check Tickets/Wristbands for Entrance into theater
Open and Close Doors during Breaks and at beginning and end of programs.
Must be knowledgable and friendly
Able to be on feet for long periods of time
You will be able to watch the speakers during your shift times as long as you sit or stand at the back of the room watching for latecomers
KIVA USHERS-EVENING PROGRAMS
SHIFTS: Sat. 6:30pm-approx. 11:00pm (program end) and Sun. 4:00pm 8:00pm
Both Shifts Required
Assist attendees in finding seats
Assist w/ crowd control during intermissions and at booksignings
You will be able to watch program but must sit/stand near back of room to be ready for intermissions etc.
KIVA PROGRAM/MERCH BACK OF ROOM SALES
Shifts: Sat 12noon-6:30pm, approx.11pm-11:30pm (after Michael Franti) and Sun. 12 noon-3:30pm. Both Shifts Required
Assist in Program Sales for Special Guest Speakers and Michael Franti Merchandise Sales
Must be quick learner and able to take direction
Must be organized and efficient
Must be knowledgable and friendly
You will be able to watch some of the speakers in the Kiva during your shift time.
FLOATERS/BACK-UP:
Shifts: Be onsite and available Sat. 12 noon-10pm or Sun. 11am-8:00pm
FLOATERS: needed to fill in various other volunteer positions if scheduled volunteer is a no-show or late and/or additional support needed for various positions. Must be flexible, versatile, quick learner and have cell phone
If you would like to volunteer please click here to fill out an electronic form.
Shifts filled on first come/first serve basis. You will be contacted by the Volunteer Coordinator to confirm shifts.
To volunteer click here to fill out an electronic sign up form. Please be as specific as possible regarding your preferred jobs and shifts.
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR:
Karen Gaines
gooboy1@hotmail.com
THANK YOU!
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