The Conference Support Volunteer will be part of a volunteer team to support the Summit of Aging Conference in a wide range of tasks and to create a great experience for attendees. We are looking for volunteers who have great interpersonal skills, are friendly, organized, and punctual. Please see below for more details on tasks.
About the 2024 Summit on Aging
The United Way BC Summit on Aging is an event focused on addressing the needs and challenges of older adults in British Columbia. The summit brings together community leaders, service providers, and stakeholders to discuss and develop strategies for supporting healthy aging. The upcoming summit is scheduled to take place November 6 & 7, 2024 at the Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport in Richmond, BC.
The summit includes workshops, keynote addresses, and panel discussions on various topics such as social prescribing, ageism, emergency preparedness, and caregiver support. It’s a great opportunity for networking and learning about innovative approaches to enhancing the quality of life for seniors.
What you will be doing:
- Meeting room management - check room is organized.
- Manage microphones by giving them to and receiving them from delegates in the audience.
- Help people in and out of the session.
- Seat late entries after the doors have closed.
- Replenish supplies.
- Help with general information and wayfinding.
- Other tasks as required.
Time Commitment & Conference Participation
- Volunteers will have the opportunity to attend some sessions, and we will do our best to accommodate any requests to attend specific sessions.
- Volunteers are welcome to join conference activities before/after their scheduled volunteer shift.
- Meals and snacks are provided while on shift.
- Volunteers must attend online orientation session - we will contact you to schedule a meeting after you sign up.
Other Helpful Information:
- This role takes place on-site and indoors during the conference.
- Volunteers will be requested to register to on the Whova conference app. Information to be provided after signup.
- Parking available on-site, more info to be provided.
- Volunteer T-Shirt provided.
- Volunteers will have a secure place to store belongings, but it is suggested to leave valuables at home.
- Volunteers are welcome to select multiple shifts.
If you have any questions, please contact Wingsi (WingsiK@uwbc.ca).
