Planning the Conference
Once again the Chacmool Conference Committee is looking for volunteers to help plan and organize the 2008 Conference. In addition to being a fun and rewarding experience organizing a conference is a great way to network with other students, faculty members and archaeologists from around the world. It is also beneficial to have activities like this on resumes, CVs and other applications.
If you have any questions please contact arkcon41@ucalgary.ca
During the Conference
In order to receive free admission to the conference, all students must volunteer for a minimum of 8 hours and must attend a mandatory volunteer meeting (date to be announced) prior to the conference.
The following volunteer positions are available:
AIRPORT GREETERS: In charge of meeting conference guests at their gates and escorting them to the conference vans.
BOOKROOM: In charge of assisting guests with the available materials in the bookroom (this includes selling Chamool publications and providing order forms for other publishers, which may include handling VISA, M/C, cheque and cash payments ). The bookroom attendants are also responsible for the running of the silent auction, and are expected to assist with the set up and/or take down of the books/tables.
FLOATER: In charge of providing assistance when required for different aspects of the conference. This includes posting signs, replenishing water at the beginning of each session, etc.
POTLUCK PROVIDER: In charge of bringing a substantial food item (enough to feed 8 ppl) to the department reception. Each item counts as ½ hour of volunteer time.
REGISTRATION: In charge of distributing packages to pre-registered guests, along with registering new guests and selling tickets for the closing reception (this includes handling VISA, M/C, cheque and cash payments). The registration attendants are expected to assist with the set up and/or take down of the books/tables.
SESSION ATTENDANTS: In charge of assisting the session chairs with A/V material, along with handling the lights and ensuring that all attendees are registered and are wearing their associated nametags (security).
SET UP AND TAKE DOWN: In charge of assisting the Events Coordinators with all aspects of reception set up and clean up.