Welcome switchon Volunteers!
Interested in attending switchon but the registration price is restrictive? We can always use some extra hands on site and have a limited amount of spots available to those wishing to contribute some volunteer hours during the event.
In exchange for your help, we are happy to offer our volunteers passes at no cost.
Volunteer Benefits
Conference Volunteers receive a Volunteer Pass which is similar to the All Access Pass, and gives you access to the conference sessions and networking events when you are not on your shift.
Volunteers receive:
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Volunteer Pass
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Access to all Conference Sessions, once shift is complete or as duties allow.
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Food & Refreshments
Volunteer Requirements
Conference Volunteers are required to:
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Be at least 18 years of age
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Work a minimum of 6 hours
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Attend the mandatory Volunteer Orientation and assist in pre-event preparation activities
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Be available during the entire conference
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Have a valid email address
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Be responsible for working with Volunteer Manager to create your own schedule
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Agree to the Volunteer Release & Waiver of Liability
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Acknowledge and adhere to the Volunteer Policies and Guidelines
Volunteer Roles
Before applying, please check each available volunteer role below for descriptions:
Registration Support
In this role you will:
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Welcome attendees to switchon
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Assist attendees with digital check-in
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Distribute badges, lanyards, and tote bags and answer any general questions from attendees
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Remind attendees to wear badges at all times
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Handle any registration issues (ie. purchasing upgrades, reprinting a badge)
Exhibition Support
In this role you will:
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Responsible for checking in and assisting exhibitors
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Monitoring attendee access to the Exhibition Hall during public hours
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Work closely with exhibitors and will help execute on events and activities happening throughout the Exhibition Hall
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Encouraging attendees to visit the Exhibition Hall
Timekeeper
In this role you will:
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Ensure General Session keynotes are running on schedule by timing each of the speakers according to the timings given in the agenda
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Setting and starting the table stop watch timer for each new speaker.
PowerPoint Technician
In this role you will:
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Ensure General Session PowerPoint slides are switched to the correct PowerPoint slide on schedule according to the timings given in the PowerPoint slide schedule
Stage Technician
In this role you will:
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Assist Speakers put on Lavalier Microphones before going to the platform
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Ensure Lavalier Microphones are set to the correct volume level
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Ensure Lavalier Microphones are turned on when Speaker goes to podium and turned off when Speaker leaves podium
Speaker Coordinator
In this role you will:
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Responsible for ensuring Speakers are where they are supposed to be at the right time
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If a Speaker is missing, this person will help locate him/her and get them to their session
Usher/Badge Monitor
In this role you will:
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Make sure everyone who wants to pass the ‘check point’ has a valid badge and the right access permissions
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There are a handful of badge types that this role will need to be familiar with – and you will need to familiarise yourself with these badges
If you’re a people person this will be a great role for you!
Setup & Take-down
In this role you will:
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Assist in setting up and taking down of exhibits, signage, equipment, furniture, supplies, before, during and after the conference
Floater
In this role you will:
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Duties will change depending on needs that develop throughout the conference and will be directed by your Volunteer Manager
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Wears many different hats, and is flexible so as to fill in as needed and directed
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Available for special requests, session needs, handling issues that come up during the day, supporting other volunteer positions, and jumping into any role that requires assistance
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A floater may have several different assignments within the course of a day
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A floater may be asked to roam the entire conference area looking for issues you can handle or that need attention by staff
Social Media Assistant
In this role you will:
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Maintain, manage and curate the official conference Social Media Outlets (Twitter, Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, Instagram)
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Source and post relevant social updates
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Take or select best photos from onsite Photographers to be used in Social Media Outlets
Photographer(s)
We are looking for a couple of experienced volunteer photographers who can take photos of our event to capture all the networking and energy buzzing at the conference. Photographers are needed to properly document all aspects of the conference and provide Event Management with copies of the best photos to use on our website, social media outlets, newsletter and other media.
If you are interested in this role, please send us examples of your work or a portfolio to Event Management.
Please note: This role is for those with developed photography skills that can provide their own professional HD camera for the job.
Videographer(s)
Do you have HD video equipment? Do you love short film/advert work and would love to help film for FMTX Conference & Expo? We are looking for a couple of experienced volunteer videographers who can take short films of our event to capture all the networking and energy buzzing at the conference. Videographers will also interview selected Speakers and Attendees about their positive experience at FMTX Conference & Expo. Videographer is needed to properly document all aspects of the conference and provide Event Management with copies of the raw footage which will be edited later to make a highlight video and positive testimonial clips.
If you are interested in this role, please send us examples of your work or a portfolio to Event Management.
Please note: This role is for those with developed photography skills that can provide their own professional HD video equipment for the job.
Volunteer Application
Please fill out the application form below to apply for a volunteer position and our Event Management will be in touch with you!