The Science Teachers Association of Texas (STAT) is a statewide organization of elementary, middle level, and high school teachers, college educators, supervisors of science, and others dedicated to maintaining the highest levels of science and education in our schools. We are a chapter of the National Science Teachers Association.

The Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST) is the annual meeting for all STAT members in Texas. CAST offers professional development opportunities, social activities, National Speakers, Administrators Institute and Exhibit Hall.

STAT is seeking volunteers to assist with the ongoing event coordination, hospitality and general day-to-day operations of CAST in Galveston, Texas, including a pre-conference meeting starting on Wednesday, November 4 and ending Saturday, November 7, 2009.

Current Volunteer Opportunities include:

Hospitality:

• Key Speaker Escorts
• Hospitality Information Booth and Hotel Greeters
• Exhibit Relief Crew
• Bag Sitters
  
• Airport Transportation Greeters
• Special Needs Arrangements
  
• Volunteer Check-in booth
• Name Badge Pick-up and Distribution booth
• Tote Bag Distribution
• Foot Traffic Flow
• Information Booth
• General Administration
• Pre-Conference Planning
  

• Ability to organize and carry out specific duties of the hospitality committee throughout the duration of the conference. Activities start with pre-conference meeting on the Wednesday before CAST for volunteers to the final day of the conference with providing support to tall attendees. Volunteers should be comfortable with communicating to attendees and working as part of a team. Must enjoy working with people in a fun, fast-paced environment!