Forum Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering during the AIR Forum is a great way to meet new colleagues and become more involved with your Association. Volunteer opportunities are available in these areas: Forum Registration, AIR Forum Office, Employment Clearinghouse, AIR Store and AIR Publications Bookstore.

Volunteer Orientations: Sunday, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.; Monday, 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.; and Monday, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Volunteer Table in the AIR Lounge (M102). Stop by the AIR Lounge (M102) at other times.

All volunteers will receive a Forum Volunteer ribbon for your badge.

For more information about responsibilities in each of the Volunteer Areas, click the [read] links below

Session Facilitators

The Facilitator role makes few demands with many returns.

We ask that you:
Make sure the presenter is present. If not please let the AIR staff know as soon as possible.
Hand out Session Evaluation forms as people enter the door
Help make sure the presentation starts (and ends) on time
Report the number of attendees in the session on a form provided
Collect Session Evaluations as people leave and if another session is scheduled for the next time block encourage people to continue their discussions outside the room

Registration

Assisting AIR staff at the registration desk is a great way to meet new folks and see old friends. Please arrive at the Registration area about 15 minutes before your shift. Each envelope contains a statement, name badge and tickets to events. Labels on the outside will indicate extra materials, such as baseball tickets. Volunteers will have a large Volunteer label on the envelope.

We ask that you:
Check that the envelope goes to the right person and check their name off the list
Make sure the contents match the materials listed on the outside of the envelope – such as baseball tickets
Answer questions

Employment Clearinghouse

The Employment Clearinghouse will be open on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. This is a great place to meet grad students. Employers must pay a $25 fee, payable online or at the AIR registration desk.

We ask that you:
Maintain the sign-in sheets for applicants and employers
Answer questions
Smile

AIR Office

The AIR Office is the onsite working area for AIR staff and AIR Board members.

We ask that you:
Take and deliver messages
Hand out extra Session Evaluation forms when necessary
Answer questions

AIR Store

Assist the AIR staff to sell AIR gear and publications. AIR Staff will be onsite to help.

We ask that you:
Find correct sizes
Keep the display area tidy and stocked