Here is your chance to volunteer to help. Whether you would like to work as a volunteer to receive a partial rebate on your registration fee (registration rebates are limited) or simply to contribute to your association, you can help make this an amazing event.
Partial registration rebates can be earned by volunteers fulfilling significant volunteer time commitments. Priority for the registration rebates is provided to members of ACA and, specifically, to those members local to the event.
Most volunteers enjoy the opportunity to be involved as both attendees and contributors. The cross-section and volume of volunteers enrich the event. A list of key volunteer areas with brief descriptions follows. Keep in mind the needs for the conference remain fluid. We never turn away good help!
The Process
We seek volunteers who commit in advance and welcome those who sign up on-site. If you would like to volunteer, please complete the online volunteer form. Assignments will be confirmed before the conference. On-site, you may check opportunities in one of two locations — the Speaker Services Counter and the Hospitality Area.
Please register in advance for the conference at the normal rate. After the conference, volunteer chairs will provide ACA with a list of volunteers who have earned a rebate on their registration fee. The rebate will be processed at that time and a payment issued via the same payment method by which the registration was made (credit card or check).
Opportunities
Hospitality
Hospitality and community building are hallmarks of the ACA National Conference. There are opportunities for hospitality volunteers both before and during the conference. Among others, assignments may include directing attendees in the conference hotel, staffing the Hospitality Area, and welcoming Kindred and Affiliate groups.
Registration
During heavy check-in times (i.e., all day Tuesday), two to three volunteers are needed to work registration alongside ACA staff. Volunteer hours at registration counters are anticipated to be during the following: Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Education Session Room Hosts
We have numerous volunteer room host slots to fill. This is an assignment for volunteers who are comfortable interacting with audiences and presenters. As a host, you will help with handouts, introductions, and, in some cases, may assist speakers during their question-and-answer period. This is a great volunteer option for those who wish to volunteer and still take advantage of educational sessions.
General Session Assistance
There are three general sessions. Volunteers will help usher, aid conference team members, chaperone entertainers, set out special event items, and perform a variety of miscellaneous tasks.
While volunteering, no products or services may be promoted to attendees.