Volunteer at ASCD Empower19

The information on this page is for Empower19 in Chicago, Illinois. Check back in September for information about the 2020 ASCD Empower Conference, which will be held March 13–16, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.

Qualifications

• You must have an ASCD membership that is valid through the conference dates. Not yet a member? Please visit our membership page and join today.
• This opportunity is open only to education students, classroom educators, and school-based specialists who are enthusiastic and reliable.

Availability

In order to be eligible to volunteer, you must be available to serve a minimum of 13–15 hours (two or three shifts between Thursday, March 14, and Monday, March 18, 2019). Volunteers are free to attend any conference session when they are not scheduled to serve.

Volunteer Roles

Volunteers at the conference may serve in a number of roles, including these:

• Conference Bag Preppers: Fill conference tote bags with printed materials.
• Greeters: Greet attendees as they check into the conference and social events.
• Registration Assistants: Distribute name badges and conference bags and provide information.
• Information Ambassadors: Stand at designated spots and provide directions and information to attendees.
• Ushers: Usher delegates to empty seats in concurrent sessions and keynote addresses.
• Floaters/Event Assistants: Assist the events team throughout the conference.
• Session Monitors: Introduce presenters, help distribute materials if any, monitor room capacity, and instruct participants to submit session evaluations using the conference app.

Orientation Webinar

A mandatory orientation/training webinar will be held on Friday, March 1. (You may watch it later at your convenience and submit questions in advance). The webinar will provide an overview of Empower19, the conference team, and training on the different volunteer roles.

Dress Code

You will be given a conference t-shirt to wear during your shifts. We also recommend that you wear comfortable shoes for walking and standing.

Cancellation

If an unforeseen circumstance arises and you need to cancel your volunteer commitment, please contact us no later than March 8, 2019. This deadline will ensure that we have adequate time to find a replacement and will keep us from turning away potential volunteers if our needs have been met.

Accommodations

Travel, lodging, and other expenses are the volunteer's responsibility. You can find more information about travel and lodging on the ASCD Empower19 website.

What Volunteers Receive

• A registration rate of $99.00, which includes a volunteer badge giving you access to all Empower19 general sessions, concurrent sessions, networking events, and the Exhibit Show, Saturday, March 16–Monday, March 18. (Pre-Conference Institutes and Keynote Luncheons must be registered and paid for separately.)
• A conference volunteer t-shirt (to be worn during your shifts).

For any other questions about volunteering, please email us.

Complete and submit the Volunteer Form