Volunteer Position Descriptions
Please review the positions and then fill out the form to volunteer at MISTI-Con 2015!
Registration Assistant
Get in at the gate and assist MISTI-Con in starting the party! Registration Assistants will be the first volunteers that many of our attendees will encounter when they arrive at the Margate, so we need assistants who are efficient, energetic, and good-spirited.
Duties will include:
Get in at the gate and assist MISTI-Con in starting the party! Registration Assistants will be the first volunteers that many of our attendees will encounter when they arrive at the Margate, so we need assistants who are efficient, energetic, and good-spirited.
Duties will include:
- Working at the registration table checking-in attendees
- Assembling and distributing registration packets
- Providing basic information about the structure and schedule of the convention
- Briefing attendees on any relevant rules and guidelines
- Answering attendee questions and providing a welcoming face
Hall Monitor
Hall Monitors will help make sure that our formal programming sessions run smoothly -- a critical component of any convention. These need to be responsible, cool-headed individuals, as respect for both the presenters and the guests is paramount.
If you indicate your willingness, the Programming Team will follow up by inviting you to sign yourself up for particular dates and times on a master schedule. Please note that you will be responsible for more than one room during a particular time slot. With so many hours of programming, MISTI-Con will need a lot of assistance for these responsibilities, so if you are able to volunteer -- even for one hour -- that help will be very valuable!
Duties will include:
Hall Monitors will help make sure that our formal programming sessions run smoothly -- a critical component of any convention. These need to be responsible, cool-headed individuals, as respect for both the presenters and the guests is paramount.
If you indicate your willingness, the Programming Team will follow up by inviting you to sign yourself up for particular dates and times on a master schedule. Please note that you will be responsible for more than one room during a particular time slot. With so many hours of programming, MISTI-Con will need a lot of assistance for these responsibilities, so if you are able to volunteer -- even for one hour -- that help will be very valuable!
Duties will include:
- Welcoming presenters and making sure they are ready to begin their programs
- Timekeeping -- Making sure that session begins and ends on time; closing the door at the start and opening it at the finish
- Giving the speaker a five-minute and a one-minute warning before their session ends
- Thanking the speaker, suggesting that any further conversations between the speakers and the attendees move out of the room or be saved for later, and encouraging everyone to move to their next event
- Stamping the passports of any attendees who are collecting the stamps for recognition at the Closing Ceremonies
- Preparing the room for the next session (make sure chairs are neatly arranged, no trash left strewn about, any necessary tech available, etc)
Common Room Monitor
The common room will have an info table that will serve several purposes at once.
Duties will include:
The common room will have an info table that will serve several purposes at once.
Duties will include:
- Assisting attendees with Check-in after Thursday’s initial registration block
- Acting as a general security station and radioing for convention organizers in the event of issues
- Acting as an information station, holding a copy of the con program, schedule, etc. and answering guests’ questions
- Assisting attendees who are staying at the Landmark Hotel in checking 1 piece of luggage, and monitoring that checked luggage
- Tidying the Common Room periodically
- Ensuring that runners keep the Common Room supplied with snacks and beverages
World’s Fair Set-Up/Break-Down
Duties will include:
Duties will include:
- General set-up and break-down of the Wizarding World's Fair
- May involve lifting and carrying items to various stations
- Setting up tents, tables, and chairs
- Installing signs and decorations
- Other duties as assigned
World’s Fair Assistant / Guest Relations
Duties will include:
Duties will include:
- Busking to draw customers to booths
- Running game, crafts, concessions or other booths as assigned
- Taking tickets for games and concessions
- Giving out prizes
- Assisting with guest purchases of World's Fair Passes and t-shirts
WART Assistant
Duties may include:
Duties may include:
- Scoring test results for Task 1
- One volunteer to demonstrate swimming through obstacles during Task 2
- Counting and validating tokens acquired during Task 2
- Timekeeping during Task 2
- Timekeeping and scoring puzzle completion during Task 3
- Timekeeping and game facilitation during Task 4
Concierges/Runners
This position will be assigned to work with one of our senior staff. If you indicate your willingness, the Programming Team will follow up by inviting you to sign yourself up for particular dates and times on a master schedule.
Duties may include (but are not limited to):
This position will be assigned to work with one of our senior staff. If you indicate your willingness, the Programming Team will follow up by inviting you to sign yourself up for particular dates and times on a master schedule.
Duties may include (but are not limited to):
- Delivering messages
- Ushering special guests to their events
- Making any necessary supply runs to local stores
- Ensuring that the Common Room snacks and activities are stocked
- Providing on-call assistance for other events
Media and Technology Assistants
Duties will include:
Duties will include:
- Assisting with A/V installation and troubleshooting equipment for panel sessions
- Setting up and breaking down equipment as needed in various locations
- Assisting with lighting, sound, and other tech needs for special events
