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24 people are interested
InterAction Forum 2017
ORGANIZATION: InterAction
Please visit the new page to apply.
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24 people are interested
Who should volunteer?
Anyone with an interest in international development, 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
Information, networking, and skills development are what the Forum is all about for volunteers. Volunteers who work at least a total of 8 hours 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. Forum 2017 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.
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
Complete the online volunteer application (Application Deadline = Friday, May 19, 2017)
Attend a mandatory volunteer training (in-person or web-based)
Be proficient in Microsoft Word
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 opportunities with InterAction
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About InterAction
Location:
1400 16TH STREET NW STE 210, WASHINGTON, DC 20036, US
Mission Statement
InterAction is the largest coalition of U.S.-based international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) focused on the world's poor and most vulnerable people.
Description
Collectively, InterAction's 179 members work in every developing country. Members meet people halfway in expanding opportunities and supporting gender equality in education, health care, agriculture, small business, and other areas.
The U.S. public shows its support for this work through contributions to InterAction members totaling around $6 billion annually. InterAction leverages the impact of this private support by advocating for the expansion of U.S. government investments and by insisting that policies and programs are responsive to the realities of the world's poorest and most vulnerable populations.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
801 mount vernon place, NWWASHINGTON, DC 20001
DATE POSTED
April 11, 2017
SKILLS
- Event Management
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 8 hours
- total time commitment (8 hours), be at least 18 y/o, attend 1 of the 2 offered orientations