Volunteers

TechEd would not be possible but for the many dedicated individuals who help us throughout the planning year and onsite at the conference.

Volunteering is a great way to make a contribution to the conference. In return, you will:
receive a free full-day Regular Conference Registration for each day worked!
meet and greet interesting people from around the world!
be part of one of the best educational technology conferences in the world!

 

Volunteer Roles and Shifts Available are:

Computer Set-Up:
Friday, April 11, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, April 12, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Assist in the set-up of computer labs, messaging centers and registration with loaned equipment. Volunteers should be familiar with the set-up of Macs or PCs and be willing and able to lift CPUs, monitors, and other equipment.

Technology Support:
Sunday, April 13, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday, April 14, 6:00 am - 12:00 pm & 11:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, April 15, 6:00 am - 12:00 pm & 11:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, April 16, 7:00 am - 12:00 pm for most areas
Technology support is needed to support the conference technology manager. Volunteers should have some networking background, experience with software configuration, and be comfortable working with Macs and/or PCs.

Information Hosts/Ushers:
Sunday, April 13, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday, April 14, 6:00 am - 12:00 pm & 11:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, April 15, 6:00 am - 12:00 pm & 11:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, April 16, 7:00 am - 12:00 pm for most areas
Hosts will be responsible for meeting and greeting attendees and directing them to the correct registration lines and to meeting rooms.

Registration Support:
Sunday, April 13, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday, April 14, 6:00 am - 12:00 pm & 11:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, April 15, 6:00 am - 12:00 pm & 11:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, April 16, 7:00 am - 12:00 pm for most areas
Assist in the registration of attendees. Volunteers should be able to work under pressure, be positive and energetic, able to think quickly and problem solve, and be customer service oriented.

Room/Speaker Hosts:
Sunday, April 13, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday, April 14, 6:00 am - 12:00 pm & 11:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, April 15, 6:00 am - 12:00 pm & 11:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, April 16, 7:00 am - 12:00 pm for most areas
Room/Speaker Hosts are responsible for ensuring that each session room, as assigned, runs smoothly. Room/Speaker Hosts are responsible for welcoming participants, introducing the speaker(s) (introduction verbiage is provided), passing out presentation materials and surveys. Volunteers should be friendly and energetic. A brief training session will be held each morning.

Computer Take Down:
Wednesday, April 16, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Assist in the take down of computer labs, messaging centers and registration with loaned equipment. Volunteers should be familiar with the Macs and PCs and be willing and able to lift CPUs, monitors, and other equipment.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact:

Maureen Julian
916.418.5157
EMAIL

Please include your preferred volunteer type and desired day,
your name, title, organization, mailing address, email address
and phone number.

We appreciate your support of TechEd!