Volunteer Opportunities at SIETAR-USA Conference

SIETAR-USA invites all registered participants to apply for volunteer roles at the upcoming conference. Volunteers play a key part in the event’s success and must apply in advance. Opportunities include session support, greeting attendees, assisting with special events, and more. Some volunteer positions involve supporting the virtual sessions, and those volunteers do not need to be onsite in Portland.  Training will be provided.

Volunteer Roles Include:

• Registration Support: Welcome attendees, manage check-in, and distribute materials.

• Session Support: Handle evaluations, assist with AV needs, collect handouts, and support presenters.

• Greeters & Runners: Welcome participants and provide on-the-spot assistance as needed.

• Silent Auction & Reception Support: Help with setup, bid monitoring, payments, closing, and decorating

• Evaluation Coordinator: Lead evaluation collection and reporting for presenters and organizers.

• Tech Support: Session Zoom Monitors, Whova Helpers, & other.

• Local Portland Support: Dine around curators & guides, Lunch on own guides, answering local questions

• Tear Down Support: Pack-up on Saturday PM & Sunday AM

Volunteer Benefits:
Volunteers may qualify for a registration discount based on hours committed:

• Option 1 (14 hours): $100 discount

• Option 2 (7 hours): $50 discount

Discounts are limited and must be requested in your application.

Application Deadline:
Priority deadline: October 15, 2025 
Notifications will be sent before the October 15 Early Bird registration deadline.
Please wait to register until your volunteer role is confirmed. If you are accepted to be a volunteer, we will provide you with the discount code and instructions.

To Apply:
Email Hannah Strack and Jon Devries at:
hannah.m.strack@gmail.com | jondevriesjr@gmail.com

Include the following:

• Name

• Institution or Affiliation

• Mailing Address

• Phone & Email

• Volunteer Option (Option 1 or Option 2)

• Are you available on-site at the conference or only for virtual session support

• SIETAR-USA Member (Yes/No)

Year-Round Opportunities:
If you're unable to attend the conference but wish to volunteer with SIETAR-USA throughout the year, please reach out to Hannah or Jon directly.