InterAction Forum Volunteers

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InterAction invites you to be part of the volunteer team at its annual Forum, which will be held from June 22nd through June 24th, 2015 at the Wardman Park Marriott in downtown Washington, DC. Here's your chance to play an important role at the premier conference of professionals engaged in developing solutions to key issues facing the world's poor. Plus, you'll get to attend the conference sessions for free.

The most influential event of its kind, the 31st annual InterAction Forum brings together leaders from not-for-profits, governments, philanthropy, corporations, and civil society to advance collaboration, effectiveness, and innovation in our work to end poverty and move us toward a more sustainable and equitable future. For more information about Forum 2015, please visit the Forum 2015 website ( http://www.interaction.org/forum).

Who should volunteer?
* Anyone with an interest in international development or international affairs or in issues facing the international humanitarian and development community
* Students with an interest in event management
* Students or student organizations from universities and schools of international development or international affairs who may find Forum workshops and events especially pertinent to their studies or activities

Benefits of volunteering:
Information, networking, and skills development are what the Forum is all about for volunteers. Volunteers who work a total of 8 hours or greater will be given complimentary full access to the Forum activities and workshops. A meal voucher will be provided for those who work an 8-hour long shift, too.

Forum 2016 is an opportunity...
* To interact and network with more than 1,000 participants from the public, private and NGO communities who use InterAction's annual Forum as a venue to network, advance collective agendas, build skills, and share ideas and information.
* To hear interesting leaders.
* To learn about InterAction and how it engages with its members (U.S.-based international NGOs) in advancing common agendas in international development and humanitarian assistance around the world.
* To play an important role in making InterAction's event a success. In doing so, you will be able to learn about innovative ideas and issues facing the U.S. international NGO community.
* To meet new colleagues and contacts in the nonprofit, public, and private sectors.
* To gain valuable "behind the scenes" experience and learn how a large conference is organized.

Volunteer roles and opportunities:
We offer a range of roles and opportunities that require varying numbers of hours. Some of the responsibilities with which volunteers may assist include but are not limited to:
* Helping InterAction staff with pre-conference or conference set-up and activities
* Greeting conference attendees and directing traffic between workshops
* Assisting participants in locating conference rooms and other sites
* Registration at the conference site
* Taking notes and keeping time in the workshops, as well as assisting with evaluations
* Photocopying and packing supplies
* Other miscellaneous support as needed

Requirements:
* Complete the online volunteer application ( http://www.interaction.org/content/forum-2015-volunteer-application)
* Attend a mandatory volunteer training (in-person or web-based)
* Be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
* Be able to work with minimal supervision
* Commit to a minimum of 8 hours total. However, priority will be given to those available for the full duration of the Forum (3 days).

More information? Questions?
For more information about volunteering at Forum 2016, please email us at forum@interaction.org, call (202) 552-6529.

Please understand that InterAction cannot provide financial support to Forum volunteers for travel, accommodations, food, or other arrangements.