Volunteer Positions
SETUP/TEARDOWN
These volunteers will perform the physical labor required in setting up and tearing down the conference bookstore. This is for people who enjoy manual work. Responsibilities include carrying & setting up tables, covering tables with tablecloths, carrying & unpacking boxes, displaying product (books, DVDs), assembling signs, and assisting with other miscellaneous duties. The post-conference responsibilities include folding up tables, packing & carrying boxes, loading boxes onto pallets for shipment, vacuuming, and other tear down activities. Lifting 50 pounds may be required. No dress code; please wear comfortable clothing/shoes.
Schedule
Setup - Thursday, November 7th, beginning at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Teardown - Saturday, November 9th, beginning at 4:30pm - 7:00pm
CASHIER ASSISTANT
Cashier Assistants will work in the conference bookstore with Ligonier staff to expedite the checkout process. Duties include bagging product, distributing receipts, and restocking product in bookstore. They will work on rotation during all bookstore hours including bookstore breaks, meal breaks, and before/after the bookstore opens/closes throughout the entire conference. Volunteers do not handle cash. Cashier Assistants are required to wear white dress shirts/blouses with black dress pants/skirts and dark shoes. Heel are not recommended.
Schedule (working on rotation)
Friday, November 8th from 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, November 9th from 7:30am - 3:30pm
WELCOME VOLUNTEERS
Welcome volunteers welcome and assist attendees arriving at the conference. They enjoy interacting with people and their responsibilities include handing out welcome bags, directing people traffic, assisting with name badge pick-up, and taking attendance. Welcome volunteers will be on their feet for long periods of time and may miss some of the sessions on Thursday and Friday morning.
Schedule
Friday, November 8th from 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Saturday, November 9th - 7:30am - 9:00am
USHER
Ushers welcome attendees into the sanctuary, distribute programs, ensure everyone has a name tag, assist seating people, and answer general conference questions. In addition, they will open and close doors before and after each session. Usher volunteers will be needed at their assigned door 30 minutes prior to each session.
Schedule
Friday, November 8th from 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, November 9th from 8:00am - 5:00pm
INFORMATION BOOTH
These volunteers have detailed knowledge of the conference locality and surrounding area. They enjoy interacting with people and answering questions regarding conference information, nearby restaurants, etc. They are also responsible for managing the Lost & Found and greeting exhibitors. Information booth volunteers will work on rotation between sessions, during bookstore and meal breaks, and before/after the conference opens/closes throughout the entire conference.
Schedule (working on rotation)
Friday, November 8th from 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, November 9th from 7:30am - 5:00pm
ON-CALL
Our On-Call volunteers assist with last minute needs that come up throughout the entire conference. These volunteers enjoy helping with anything to get the job done quickly and efficiently. They are literally on-call and don't mind being pulled from the middle of a conference session to serve in whatever capacity necessary. These volunteers should be young men since the work often requires manual labor such as moving tables or boxes.
Schedule
On-Call beginning Friday, November 8th at 5:30pm - Saturday, November 9th at 4:30pm
All times are subject to change.
