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Become a Volunteer

You're the epitome of Open Source. 

You give and give and want nothing in return except the satisfaction of knowing your hands have helped others, and maybe the notoriaty that comes along with that feeling of giving-goodness.

You're just the person we're looking for to help us out at our event. 

No experiance is needed, however if there's an area that interests you, or you know you can help out because you've done this type of thing before... Boy... we can't wait to hear from you.

Please note, these are unpaid opportunities, however we'll feed you the days you work, and you'll get to rub elbows with some of the finer individuals in this industry.  What else could you want???

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Duties & Requirements

Duties: (Though undefined until you show up) Could vary greatly depending on the day, and number of volunteers

Required: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Heavy Walking, Sprinting, Lifting, Lowering, Loading, Unloading, Driving, Smiling, etc...

Please see Exclusions below

Duties: Cover desk by distributing badges & programs, greeting attendees, answering questions

Required: Sitting

Duties: Pick up food, coordinate drop-off and distribution. Assist in Serving a morning break, afternoon break, and lunch.

Required: Standing, Walking, Lifting, Driving

Duties: General go-getting requirements of POSSCON Staff, Exibitors, Speakers, Hosts, Etc

Required: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Heavy Walking, Sprinting

Duties: This applies to Thursday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16. Volunteers will assist with set-up of registration and check-in area.

Required: Standing, Lifting, Walking

Duties: This applies to Friday, April 16 and Saturday, April 17. Volunteers will assist with breaking down displays, signage, and tables, etc.

Required: Standing, Lifting, Walking

Duties: Cover desk by distributing hand-outs in the registration area; and pick up speakers at airport and/or hotel.

Required : Sitting/Standing, Driving (with mileage & parking reimbursement)

Duties: Monitor event and provide assistance (e.g., setting up refreshments, monitoring routes, taking pictures, distributing awards, etc.)

Required : Standing/Walking

Duties: Staff a booth during an exhibitor’s absence

Required: Standing while greeting visitors

Duties: Assist exhibitors by distributing literature, answering exhibitor questions, etc.

Required: Standing/Walking (can be extensive walking)

Availability Day(s) & Time(s)

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