Volunteers
One of the reasons why NCDevCon is loved by speakers, sponsors and attendees alike, is the dedicated volunteers that make sure the right things happen at the right times. Many of our volunteers have been helping at NCDevCon since the beginning. While there is work to do, we are a fun crew, we make the work fun and make sure everyone gets plenty of time to enjoy the conference.
We usually have 10-15 volunteers. Each person helps out at different times and in different ways. This means you don't have to do all of this yourself. Also you'll have plenty of time for you to go to sessions and take part in conference activities.
If you can't afford the conference admission, you could consider becoming a volunteer. Each year, we have several volunteers who are students at area universities. We've also had several volunteers who want ain inside look at running an event. If you'd like to run your own conference one day, volunteer and let us know your intent. We'll be transparent and loop you in on the sorts of things related to event planning.
Below are some of the ways our volunteers help. If you'd like to volunteer, fill out the NCDevCon Volunteer Form.
What we do for Volunteers:
- Friday night pizza and a cold frosty beverage when we are done setting up
- Complimentary full admission to the conference (with Lunch both days)
- Free admission to our after party, with free beer, wine and heavy Hors d'oeuvres
- Our undying gratitude
- Adoration from the attendees
- Invitation to our Sunday night volunteer dinner
List of volunteer items
Setup (5-8PM on Friday)
- Stuff Attendee Bags
- Stuff Badges and Badge Holders
- Arrange Sponsor Tables
- Arrange Convocation Room
- Tape Floor with Colored Tape
- Set up Registration Area
- Hang Inside Signs
- Organize T-Shirts by Size
Registration (8-10 AM Sat and Sun)
- Help attendees find registration
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Register attendees/Give bags
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Deal with on-site registrations
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Help attendees find rooms
General
Time: Various
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Set up Lunch Sat/Sun 11-11:30AM
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Break Down Lunch Sat/Sun 1:30 - 2PM
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Set Up Networking Event Saturday Night 5:30-6PM
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Break down Networking Event Saturday Night 9PM
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Break Down Conference Sunday 4-6PM
Hospitality Table
Time: In between sessions Sat and Sun
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Ensure snacks are stocked
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Remove Garbage after each session (if needed)
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Monitor Ice Consumption
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Drain Coolers when necessary
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Set up coffee
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Ensure Coffee/Creamer/Cups are stocked
Hands On TA (as needed)
Time: 9-6 Saturday 9-4PM Sunday
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Assist Hands-On Instructors get Students set up with materials
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Assist Students in following along so they don't fall too far behind
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2 TA’s needed initially. One may leave 30 minutes into the class if everything seems to be ok