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2024 Denver National Cohousing Conference Volunteer Opportunities
Thanks for your interest in volunteering at the August 2024 Denver Cohousing Conference!
Volunteer Timeline:
- March 15 – initial deadline for volunteer applications. Please fill out the form here, by this date if you know you want to volunteer.
- March 21-24 – we will notify all volunteer applicants of their acceptance (likely) or rejection (in the unlikely event that we can’t use all applicants).
- March 16 – July 31 – We will accept applications on an as needed basis. We will update this page when all volunteer slots have been awarded.
- May – June – Volunteer role assignments (ie, registration shifts, session hosts for specific sessions, etc.) We will make a few initial assignments based on preferences listed on your application form. Then all volunteers will be invited to sign up for the shifts they prefer.
- August 1-4 – Conference is open, volunteers will be working. It is possible for some volunteers to do all of their hours on Aug 3-4 (Saturday and Sunday), though this would involve more session hosting and less ability to self-select sessions to attend.
Volunteer Exchange:
We have two options for volunteers this year.
- Option 1 – Pay $150, receive a full conference registration including plenary sessions and meals.Volunteers commit to 10 hours (more is optional) of conference support plus one pre-conference zoom meeting.
- Option 2 – Pay the full registration rate. Volunteer 4 or more hours, plus one pre-conference zoom meeting.
All volunteers receive a free T-shirt and are invited to the volunteer room with snacks and opportunities for meeting other volunteers throughout the conference.
What Roles Do Volunteers Fill:
Each volunteer will sign up for shifts (usually 2 hours) as they are able and to satisfy their volunteer commitment (in case of discounted registration).
- Registration table activities
- Greeters in lobby
- Room monitors for each session (introduction or speakers, timekeeper, AV liaison)
- Exhibit Hall monitors
- Runners
- Reception greeters
- Guides for directing attendees to locations for meals, community tours, book-signings
- Set-up/Take-down
- Volunteers’ Room support
- Photographers of events and sessions
Questions?
For more information about volunteering, contact our volunteer coordinator, Karen Gimnig at karencohous@gmail.com