{"id":1928,"date":"2025-06-20T19:29:48","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T19:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ieeegreentech.org\/?page_id=1928"},"modified":"2026-03-17T15:07:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T19:07:18","slug":"volunteers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/r5conferences.org\/2026\/attendees\/volunteers\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1260px + 20px );margin-left: calc(-20px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-20px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:10px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:10px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:10px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Overview<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Volunteers will be needed to perform a wide range of roles, including welcoming, directing people, assisting with sessions and coordinating. Volunteer shifts are in blocks with a minimum of 4 hours, and volunteers will earn an hour of meeting attendance, excluding paid events such as the tutorials, dinners or receptions, for every hour of volunteer time. Lunch or dinner will be provided for volunteers taking two shifts during a day. Join our  <u><a href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/invite\/5kbKRtHuP6\">Volunteers Discord Server<\/a><\/u> for the latest updates, to ask us questions, and to interact with your fellow Volunteers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1260px + 20px );margin-left: calc(-20px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-20px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:10px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:10px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:10px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/r5conferences.org\/2026\/attendees\/volunteers\/volunteers-signup\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Volunteer Signup<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1260px + 20px );margin-left: calc(-20px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-20px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:10px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:10px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:10px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Volunteer Rallies:<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><ul>\n<li>Saturday,   <a href=\"https:\/\/events.vtools.ieee.org\/m\/536101\"><u>7 March 2026, 2-4 pm: Denhac<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strike>Saturday, 14 March 2026, 2-4 pm: Denhac<\/strike><\/li>\n<li>Saturday, 21 March 2026, 1-5 pm: Limelight Hotel, Boulder<\/li>\n<li>Tuesday,  24 March 2026, 5-8 pm: Limelight Hotel, Boulder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1260px + 20px );margin-left: calc(-20px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-20px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:10px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:10px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:10px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Volunteer Requirements<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><ul>\n<li>Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.<\/li>\n<li>Volunteers are typically local to the Denver \/ Boulder area but anyone may volunteer. Meeting attendees who are interested in volunteering are welcome as well. However the Conference is unable to provided any financial support to volunteers.<\/li>\n<li>Volunteers must be able to obtain appropriate transportation to and from the meeting site. The conference hotel is well served by RTD bus service. See the Venue \/ Travel page.<\/li>\n<li>Meeting attendees who are interested in volunteering are welcome as well.<\/li>\n<li>Volunteers are expected to be punctual and arrive typically 30 minutes prior to the shift for coordination. Signing in prior to and out after one\u2019s shift in the Conference Office (Trailhead Conference Room) will be required.<\/li>\n<li>Use of drugs or alcohol prior to or during one\u2019s shift or shifts is not permitted.<\/li>\n<li>All volunteers will be required to sign a waiver in regard to the use of photographs in which the volunteer may be present.<\/li>\n<li>Volunteers should speak to their employers and seek approval where required before they commit to volunteering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1260px + 20px );margin-left: calc(-20px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-20px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:10px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:10px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:10px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Volunteer Incentives<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><ul>\n<li>Volunteers may spectate at the student competitions (space permitting)<\/li>\n<li>Lunch or dinner will be provided when a volunteer undertakes two 4 hour shifts back to back (8 hours total). Volunteers are not to partake in meals provided for meeting attendees.<\/li>\n<li>Volunteers will be provided with volunteer shirts and identification indicating they are official volunteers for this IEEE event.<\/li>\n<li>Water will be provided during each four-hour shift with appropriate breaks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1260px + 20px );margin-left: calc(-20px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-20px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:10px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:10px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:10px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left awb-responsive-type__disable fusion-live-editable medium-editor-element\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" spellcheck=\"true\" data-inline-parent-cid=\"28\" data-inline-override-color=\"text_color\" data-inline-override-font-size=\"font_size\" data-inline-override-line-height=\"line_height\" data-inline-override-letter-spacing=\"letter_spacing\" data-inline-override-tag=\"size\" data-toolbar=\"full\" data-param=\"element_content\" data-medium-editor-element=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-medium-editor-editor-index=\"13\" data-placeholder=\"Your Content Goes Here\" data-medium-focused=\"true\">Volunteer Roles<\/h2><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1260px + 20px );margin-left: calc(-20px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-20px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:10px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:10px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:10px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;--minFontSize:22;line-height:1.3;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left awb-responsive-type__disable fusion-live-editable medium-editor-element\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" spellcheck=\"true\" data-inline-parent-cid=\"32\" data-inline-override-color=\"text_color\" data-inline-override-font-size=\"font_size\" data-inline-override-line-height=\"line_height\" data-inline-override-letter-spacing=\"letter_spacing\" data-inline-override-tag=\"size\" data-toolbar=\"full\" data-param=\"element_content\" data-medium-editor-element=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-medium-editor-editor-index=\"9\" data-placeholder=\"Your Content Goes Here\" data-medium-focused=\"true\">Setup and Tear Down<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>We will need to collect pack up all of our equipment end of the conference to prepare for shipping:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Registration Desk <\/li>\n<ul>\n<li>tablets<\/li>\n<li>printer<\/li>\n<li>supplies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li>Signage<\/li>\n<li>Projectors<\/li>\n<li>Extension Cords<\/li>\n<li>etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1260px + 20px );margin-left: calc(-20px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-20px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:10px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:10px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:10px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;--minFontSize:22;line-height:1.3;\">Crew Chief<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>For every shift, one of the volunteers will be a Crew Chief on duty:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Confirms each volunteer\u2019s assigned role for that 4-hour shift.<\/li>\n<li>Maintains contact with the Volunteer Coordinator during that shift.<\/li>\n<li>Supports the volunteers to resolve any issues they encounter during their shift which they need help handling.<\/li>\n<li>Is responsible for the Volunteer Binder during that shift.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1260px + 20px );margin-left: calc(-20px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-20px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:10px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:10px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:10px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;--minFontSize:22;line-height:1.3;\">Registration Desk and Information Desk<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>Volunteers are Responsible for the orderly distribution of registration materials, name badges, and any orientation information for all pre-registered attendees. Training and a walk-through of the facility will be provided once onsite. Registration serves as a backup information booth for the conference as well, so volunteers need to become familiar with the conference program logistics.<\/p>\n<p>Android tablets are kept at the registration desk and 1 \u2013 2 will be available for people to register on site.<\/p>\n<p><i>Requirements- Heavy conversational interaction with registrants is required so a good command of English will be beneficial. The ability to work extended hours and stand for long periods at a time is also required. A smile and welcoming spirit are needed.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1260px + 20px );margin-left: calc(-20px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-20px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:10px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:10px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:10px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;--minFontSize:22;line-height:1.3;\">Room Monitors<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Student Competition Rooms<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><b>R5 Annual Meeting Rooms<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Volunteers will be required for set up and event assistance. On the day of the event:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check badges when the doors open\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.27px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Direct anyone without proper credentials the registration Desk<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>A projector or TV, laser pointer, slide advancer will be available in each  room. Each presenter is responsible for bringing their own laptop. Ensure presenters are able to connect their laptop and that presentation displays correctly on the screen.<\/li>\n<li>When tablets are needed for presentation in a session, they are available at the Registration Desk and are given into the Room Monitor\u2019s custody until returned to the registration desk at the end of the session.<\/li>\n<li>You might also need to explain how to use the laser pointer and slide advancer. Spare batteries will be available.<\/li>\n<li>Ballrooms: A\/V Support staff will be available to manage the video and audio levels in these large rooms.\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure that the Session Chair\u2019s lapel microphone is placed correctly on their lapel or on their tie close to their neck, NOT more than 6 inches from their mouth.<\/li>\n<li>There will be a sound mixer in these larger rooms but the mixer should not require adjustment unless the speaker\u2019s voice is very soft.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Take pictures \/ videos of the session for upload to the cloud<\/li>\n<ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We will provide contact information in the event that you need help. Experience with Audio Visual equipment will be helpful.<em> Must be technologically savvy.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-11 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1260px + 20px );margin-left: calc(-20px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-20px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:10px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:10px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:10px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;--minFontSize:22;line-height:1.3;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left awb-responsive-type__disable fusion-live-editable medium-editor-element\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" spellcheck=\"true\" data-inline-parent-cid=\"135\" data-inline-override-color=\"text_color\" data-inline-override-font-size=\"font_size\" data-inline-override-line-height=\"line_height\" data-inline-override-letter-spacing=\"letter_spacing\" data-inline-override-tag=\"size\" data-toolbar=\"full\" data-param=\"element_content\" data-medium-editor-element=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-medium-editor-editor-index=\"24\" data-placeholder=\"Your Content Goes Here\" data-medium-focused=\"true\">Reception \/ Lunch \/ Banquet<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p>Volunteers will provide information to attendees as required for this events, check badges, and direct attendees to and from these events. Direct people without badges to return to their room for the badge or to purchase a new badge at the registration desk.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Breaks &#8211; for all attendees will be available during the day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Attendees must have a meal ticket for the Reception, Lunch and Banquet.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-12 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1260px + 20px );margin-left: calc(-20px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-20px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:10px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:10px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:10px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;--minFontSize:22;line-height:1.3;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left awb-responsive-type__disable fusion-live-editable medium-editor-element\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" spellcheck=\"true\" data-inline-parent-cid=\"140\" data-inline-override-color=\"text_color\" data-inline-override-font-size=\"font_size\" data-inline-override-line-height=\"line_height\" data-inline-override-letter-spacing=\"letter_spacing\" data-inline-override-tag=\"size\" data-toolbar=\"full\" data-param=\"element_content\" data-medium-editor-element=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-medium-editor-editor-index=\"27\" data-placeholder=\"Your Content Goes Here\" data-medium-focused=\"true\">Runners<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><ul>\n<li>Work with the conference planner to assist with signage and any other tasks and duties as assigned.<\/li>\n<li>Provide assistance and direction to meeting attendees.<\/li>\n<li>Runners are reserve volunteers who could be filling any volunteer role required in any area and covering volunteer breaks. These roles will be assigned on the day of their shifts.<\/li>\n<li>Take pictures \/ videos of the conference for upload to the cloud<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-13 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1260px + 20px );margin-left: calc(-20px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-20px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:10px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:10px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:10px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;--minFontSize:22;line-height:1.3;\">General Information<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Conference Office: <\/strong>Trailhead Conference Room<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check-in:<\/strong> Please allow time to park and\/or walk to the venue. When you arrive, please find your way to the Conference Office. You will be provided with a volunteer identification badge with your name and affiliation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dress Code:<\/strong> \u201cBusiness casual\u201d, i.e. slacks and polo shirt for men, no jeans. An IEEE R5 volunteer polo shirt will be provided. This will allow attendees to identify you and present a uniform look.<\/li>\n<li><b>Travel Costs: <\/b>The Conference does not provide any financial support for volunteer travel costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-14 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1260px + 20px );margin-left: calc(-20px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-20px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:10px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:10px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:10px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;--minFontSize:22;line-height:1.3;\"><h2 id=\"toc_Contact_Us\" class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\">Contact Us<\/h2><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><p>Join our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/invite\/5kbKRtHuP6\"><u>Volunteers Discord Server<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;for the latest updates, to ask us questions, and to interact with your fellow Volunteers.<\/p>\n<p>You can also&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:volunteers@ieeegreentech.org\">Contact Us<\/a>&nbsp;via email.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":1930,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1928","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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