WAHESC 2016 Volunteer Application

Thank you for expressing interest in volunteering for the Washington Higher Education Sustainability Conference! As a volunteer you will receive complimentary admission in exchange for your volunteer shift. Please be prepared to volunteer on February 16th & 17th, 2016 in Spokane, Washington. The following shifts will be available:

- Registration Assistant | Help set up the registration area prior to the start of the conference. Assisting with a variety of tasks such as directing attendees, general registration, badge printing, speaker check in, etc.

- Room Monitor | Monitor the session door and answer basic questions about the event, display time warning cards for speakers, take room counts, run the mic for Q&A session as well as maintain the drinking water station and assist the stage manager as needed

- Exhibit Set-Up | Assisting exhibit manager with giving directions to exhibitor booths, setting up exhibit booths, answering basic questions, etc.

- Directional Assistant | Help set up the registration area prior to the start of the conference, assist with a variety of tasks such as directing attendees to different programs, restrooms, exhibitor stations, monitor attendee waste products, etc.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach me by phone or email.

Best,
Taylor Mays

Event Coordinator
Washington Higher Education Sustainability Conference
503.226.2377
taylor@wahescconference.org

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* 1. Please fill in the following:

Name

University or College

Email Address

Cell Phone Number

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* 2. How did you hear about the Washington Higher Education Sustainability Conference volunteer opportunity?

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* 3. What are you looking to gain through your volunteer experience?

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* 4. What do you hope to contribute as a volunteer? Please briefly describe any experience you have that prepares you for this role (bonus points for sustainability related experience or interest).

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* 5. As a volunteer, you will be asked to interact with and direct conference attendees and/or members of the local business community. Does this strike you as exciting or concerning?

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* 6. As a volunteer you will be asked to perform tasks that require the ability to think on your feet and to be able to handle a quick paced working environment. Please provide an example of a situation in which you had to react quickly.

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* 7. Some volunteer positions require you to look up attendees by name through an electronic registration system and print name badges. Please indicate you comfort level and proficiency with computers with basic training.

I have excellent computer proficiency and feel comfortable performing the above tasks.

I have elementary computer proficiency but still feel comfortable performing the above tasks with basic training.

I do not have basic computer knowledge and cannot perform the above tasks.

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* 8. The Washington Higher Education Sustainability Conference, February 16th & 17th, is seeking a student photographer to capture the event action! In exchange for your photographs and services, you will receive a complimentary full-conference admission as well as placement of your logo and name on our sponsor reel, website, and program.

Yes, I would like to be considered for this opportunity

No, I would like to be considered for this opportunity

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* 1. Please fill in the following:

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* 2. How did you hear about the Washington Higher Education Sustainability Conference volunteer opportunity?

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* 3. What are you looking to gain through your volunteer experience?

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* 4. What do you hope to contribute as a volunteer? Please briefly describe any experience you have that prepares you for this role (bonus points for sustainability related experience or interest).

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* 5. As a volunteer, you will be asked to interact with and direct conference attendees and/or members of the local business community. Does this strike you as exciting or concerning?

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* 6. As a volunteer you will be asked to perform tasks that require the ability to think on your feet and to be able to handle a quick paced working environment. Please provide an example of a situation in which you had to react quickly.

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* 7. Some volunteer positions require you to look up attendees by name through an electronic registration system and print name badges. Please indicate you comfort level and proficiency with computers with basic training.

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* 9. Do you have questions for the conference organizers? You will be contacted by shortly to confirm the receipt of your application.