2019 NATIONAL HBCU WEEK CONFERENCE
HBCU Competitiveness
8-10 September 2019
The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will host a two-day national conference commemorating National HBCU Week and highlighting the significant contributions which HBCUs have made to the nation. In order for the day to be a success, we need the support of 20-25 volunteers. These are non-paid volunteer opportunities.
VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES
Conference Material Set-up
- Prior to the conference, assist in putting together registration materials and other materials necessary to the conference
Registration Desk Attendant
- Assist in setting up/breaking down the registration desk
- Assist in distributing registration materials
Way Finder(s)
- Assist people in finding conference rooms between sessions
- Maintain traffic flow in front of registration desk by pointing conference attendees in the right direction
- Maintain overall conference hallway traffic by being readily available
Equipment Runner(s)
- Get any equipment required by exhibitors/presenters throughout conference
- Check rooms periodically to make sure everything needed is available
VIP Escort
- Escort VIP individuals to their designated room
- Ensure VIP individuals are successfully returned to their vehicle(s)
Set-up/Clean-up
- Assist in setting up/cleaning up posters, signs, paraphernalia, etc.
- Assist in setting up/cleaning up booths or other conference material
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
Those who indicate their interest during the online registration period will be contacted to attend a pre-volunteer conference call. All volunteers are required to attend.
Volunteers must have approval from their supervisor to make the conference venue their place of duty on the above mentioned dates.
Duty Hours
Volunteer Meeting:
Date TBD- 2 weeks prior to event
Registration and Set-Up:
Sunday, September 8, 2019; 4:30pm-6:00pm
Monday, September 9; 6:30am-4:00pm
Tuesday, September 10; 6:30am-4:00pm
Volunteers will be asked to sign a statement of duties once you have been accepted by the HBCU Office.