The National Service Learning Conference, "A Gathering of Many Voices" will
be held in Detroit, Michigan April 17-20, 1996 at the Westin Hotel. The
conference sponsored by the National Youth Leadership Council is a unique and
valuable opportunity for people across the country to gather for shared
learning and service.
Planning a national conference is a challenging and intricate process, one
that requires many minds and hands. It is for this reason that we are asking
for your assistance. We would like to invite you to join in the effort to
successfully implement this exciting event.
Many volunteers are needed due to the complex nature of running a conference.
Tasks include, but are not limited to, registration, session set up and
facilitation, transportation, traffic control, tour guides, and general
assistance. Following this plea for help will be a list of roles, days, and
times when volunteers are needed.
Volunteers may attend the remainder of the conference for a registration fee
of $100. Meals and accomodations are not included. Each volunteer will
receive a t-shirt for the donation of their time.
Please contact Conference Infrastructure Committee Member Martha Cox,
Coordinator Service Learning, Grand Rapids Community College, to sign up for
your shift and to address any questions you may have about the volunteer
process. Martha may be reached in the following ways, phone: (616)771-4168,
Fax: (616)771-3884, or by e-mail: mcox@post.grcc.cc.mi.us
Thanks for your assistance.
Nancy Edwards
Coordinator, Center for Community Service
Eastern Michigan University
Phone: (313)487-3045
Fax: (313)480-1927
E-mail: Nancy.Edwards@emich.edu
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Volunteer Roles, Days, Times
April 15, 16, 17 Putting together conference folders, making display boards
8am-1pm or 1pm-4pm
April 16 Registration Table, Session Set Up and Facilitation
7am-12pm or 12pm-5pm
April 17 Registration, Greeters/Hosts-11:30am-6pm
Session Set Up and Facilitation, Traffic Control
8am-12pm or 12pm-3pm
Generator School Site Visit Facilitators
8am-3pm
General Help-11am-4pm or 4pm-8pm
April 18 Registration Table, Greeters/Hosts
6am-12pm or 12pm-5pm
Session Set Up and Facilitation, Traffic Control
7am-12pm or 12pm-5pm
General Assistance at the Detroit Institute of Art Dessert Reception
6:30pm-11pm
April 19 Registration, Greeters/Hosts
6am-12pm or 12pm-5pm
Session Set Up and Facilitation, Traffic Control
7am-12pm or 12pm-5pm
Belle Isle Service Project
Site Visit Facilitators, Transportation
10am-5pm
Dinner and Youth Dance
Greeters/Host-5:30pm-9pm
Chaperons, Traffic Control-8pm-1am
April 15-17 Airport Pick Up Service
April 17-19 Courtesy/Information Desk
Throughout the conference, we will need miscellaneous volunteers. Please let
Martha know if you are interested in being utilized on an "as needed" basis.