The Chacmool Conference Committee is looking for volunteers to help plan and organize the 2011 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.
We promised an application form this September and we deliver! Copies can be found outside the Chacmool Office (ES826), or can be downloaded here. Please print the form, fill it out and return it to the folder outside the Chacmool Office or scan and e-mail to chacmoolvolunteer@gmail.com before October 21st. Positions will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Thank you for your interest!
If you have any questions please contact chacmoolvolunteer@gmail.com
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 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 taxi stands. Greeters must find their own way to the airport.
BOOKROOM/SILENT AUCTION: 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 ). One attendant per shift will be 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. Silent auction volunteers will also be expected to mind the poster competition entries to ensure their safety.
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. This position is only available to experienced Chacmool Conference volunteers.
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 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, closing doors during presentations, 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.