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Volunteers Opportunities

Volunteer Form

You must be a registered attendee of the NTP to volunteer.

Volunteers are the individuals who help to fulfill the needs of all the areas that are so crucial to any successful program. If you plan to attend the 2007 National Training Program, please consider contributing some of your time to Federally Employed Women in the exciting city of Washington, DC.

The NTP is very important to FEW. One of the reasons this program continues to be successful is because of the participation of its many Volunteers. Yes, you the Volunteer are a vital part of this program. With that in mind, let’s make it happen!

Volunteers are needed in the following areas for the 2007 NTP:

Workshop Facilitation: Individuals who will work directly in the classroom with the instructor. Tuesday through Thursday they will assist the instructor with, but are not limited to: distributing handouts, writing material on flip charts, maintaining attendance records, provide location of restrooms, monitoring breaks; etc. Volunteer working hours 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Facilitators should report for their assignments 20 minutes prior to the start of class. You could serve as the Facilitator for the classes that you plan to attend. All Facilitators will meet for 15-20 minutes at the end of each day (4:45 p.m.) for an out briefing/feedback session.

Registration Desk: Individuals will assist the Registration Desk with handing out registration envelopes, assuring that individuals are in the correct line and assisting on-site registrants with any questions about their application or required fees. The hours are 12:00 NOON through 8:00 p.m., Sunday and 7:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Wednesday and 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Thursday. All volunteers should report for their assignment 20 minutes prior to opening of the registration desk. Every effort will be made to insure that you have adequate breaks for lunch and dinner. Sunday and Monday are the heavy traffic days for registration. The more volunteers, the better the results!

Conference Bags : Individuals will be responsible for handing out Conference Bags, providing directions and resolving questions about the location of conference events. The hours are 12:00 noon - 8:00 p.m. Sunday and 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. All volunteers should report 20 minutes prior to the opening of the Conference Bag area.

Location Monitors : Individuals will assist all conference participants with finding their class locations, Registration desk, Exhibit hall and the many events that FEW holds throughout the conference. The hours are: 8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. and repeat at 1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. All volunteers should report 20 minutes prior to the opening of each event.

Event Monitors : Individuals will assist will all events that FEW sponsors outside of the classroom during the week. This will include, but not limited to: collecting tickets, informing attendees about requirements for attending FEW events, crowd control, etc.

Roving Reporter: Individuals would identify and interview a minimum of three individuals attending the conference and have them comment on their experience during the NTP. This information will be provided to Jeanette McElhaney and Sheryl Coleman by the end of the day on Thursday.

Information Booth: Individuals would become familiar with NTP schedule of events, monitor the information table and provide assistance to attendees.

Miscellaneous Support: Individuals are flexible and will support last minute changes or needs.

BENEFITS - FEW benefits a great deal from its Volunteers! What do volunteers get in return?

An opportunity to discover leadership qualities and new skills.

Experience for your resume working on a National Conference Committee.

Opportunities to learn more about NTP administration and to explore the possibilities of chairing committees at future conferences. Let us know if you’re interested in expanding your role at future conferences.

All VOLUNTEERS are invited to attend an informal social on Thursday, July 19, 2007, from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. You will get to enjoy light refreshments and meet the NTP 2007 Planning Team, as well as many of FEW National Board of Directors.

FEW is fortunate to have individuals such as you supporting the NTP. If at any time you feel uncomfortable, performing your Volunteer assignments, please do not hesitate to contact NTP members: Jeanette McElhaney and Sheryl Coleman. FEW wants this to be an exciting experience for you, and most of all FEW, values your continued support. If you have questions prior to completing the Volunteer form, please contact Jeanette McElhaney, at [email protected] or Sheryl L. Coleman, at [email protected].