2024 Williams Syndrome Association Convention
When: Tuesday, July 9 - Saturday, July 13, 2024
Where: Hyatt Regency Phoenix - 122 N 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Volunteers are key to making our biennial conventions a huge success! Over 150 volunteers each day ensure that our programs run safely and smoothly. We're looking for volunteers in the following areas:
- Childcare - Infant, Toddler Programs: Be a play partner for children with Williams syndrome and their siblings while their parents attend important medical and educational sessions on Williams syndrome.
School-Age Program: Be a “camp counselor” at our on-site day camp program for children ages 6 – 12 with WS and their siblings. Multiple-day availability is a plus!
Teen and Adult Companions (in hotel and community): Go “out and about” in the Phoenix area with groups of our teens (most of whom have WS) and adults with WS as they enjoy local attractions and in-house programming. Teen and/or adult program volunteers must take responsibility for the well-being of three or more individuals with WS who need mild to moderate assistance. Typical assistance can include: money management, restroom guidance, managing an assigned group at all times, helping them make good choices, and serving as a good role model. Full-day availability required.
General: Program registration tables, evening activities, and more.
Volunteer Requirements and Provisions:- Infant and toddler programs - Volunteers must be 16 or older.
- School-age program - Volunteers must be 16 or older. Multiple-day availability is a plus!
- Teen and/or adult programs - Volunteers must be 18 or older. Requires full-day shift.
- Age exceptions may be made for mature siblings of individuals with WS. Please email convention@williams-syndrome.org.
- Lunch will be provided for all volunteers working a shift of six or more hours in a day.
- Entry fees for off-site program excursions during your shift will be covered by the WSA.
- Volunteers working in any program will be required to wear volunteer t-shirts provided by the WSA. If you volunteer more than one day, you will be provided with one shirt for every two full days scheduled.
- Volunteers are responsible for their accommodations and travel to and from convention.
- All volunteers will be required to have an up-to-date national sex offender registry and criminal background check. You will receive a request in a separate email from Williams Syndrome Association Background Questionnaire Confirmation.
Shift Options Available:
- Morning shift (7:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.)
- Afternoon shift (12:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.)
- Full day shift (7:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.)
COVID-19 Information and Instructions: At this time, proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required to attend. Masks are welcomed but not required. We intend to follow city, state, and federal guidance. Please note we may need to make adjustments to our safety policies if health mandates change.
