Volunteer at AMMC 2022 DetroitVolunteers play an important role in helping the conference run smoothly. Volunteer energy and time will help create an amazing conference for all involved. This is also a great opportunity to soak up all the amazing knowledge available in the sessions and meet museum membership professionals from across the country. The conference program (found here) will give you detailed information about the sessions and other events.
We are using the POINT app to manage volunteers for the conference. Please create your volunteer account first and then sign up for shifts using the buttons below. |
Each volunteer is required to commit to a minimum of 15 hours of service. In exchange for your service you will be given a complimentary conference registration. Volunteer shifts must be finalized by April 22. Volunteers should wear business casual attire with comfortable shoes. Volunteers must wear badges at all time while volunteering. The volunteer assignments are outlined below.
Information Table [in-person]: Qualifications: Good customer service skills, self-motivated, able to think quickly, local knowledge is helpful but not essential. Responsibilities: Welcome and check in conference attendees. Distribute registration packets. Provide information as needed. Keep the information table area organized.
Room Host [in-person]: Qualifications: An interest in museum membership fundraising issues and willingness to attend to the needs of the session over the desire to passively listen to the speakers. Responsibilities: Act as a liaison between conference staff and the session moderator/speaker for any concerns. Monitor session rooms by ensuring session signs have been changed, speakers have water, check badges as attendees arrive, hand out session material (as needed), and record the number of session attendees.
Zoom Host [virtual]: Qualifications: An interest in museum membership fundraising issues and willingness to attend to the needs of the session over the desire to passively listen to the speakers. A working knowledge of Zoom or willingness to learn in a pre-conference training. Responsibilities: Will ensure the livestream of the session starts appropriately in Attendee Hub. Coordinate with Bridge Host as needed during the session. These volunteers MUST provide their own laptops with WiFi capability. AMMC will provide sign-in to the Attendee Hub. All recordings will be stored in the Attendee Hub software.
Bridge Host [in-person]: Qualifications: An interest in museum membership fundraising issues and willingness to attend to the needs of the session over the desire to passively listen to the speakers. A working knowledge of Zoom or willingness to learn in a pre-conference training. Responsibilities: Act as a liaison between on-site presenters/attendees and online attendees for any concerns and to monitor virtual attendees in Attendee Hub - relay questions/comments from virtual attendees, ensure live stream continues, and note number of online participants. These volunteers MUST bring their own laptops with WiFi capability. AMMC will provide sign-in to the Attendee Hub. All recordings will be stored in the Attendee Hub software.
Bus Host [in-person]: Qualifications: Good customer service skills, self-motivated, and able to think quickly. Responsibilities: Welcome and check in conference attendees on buses. Must be available at the beginning and end of the event but are welcome to participate in the event.
Walking Tour Host [in-person]: Qualifications: Good customer service skills, self-motivated, and able to think quickly. Responsibilities: Welcome and direct conference attendees to Walking Tour. Help conference attendees find Dine Around locations at the end of the tour. These volunteers are expected to attend the entire Walking Tour.
Information Table [in-person]: Qualifications: Good customer service skills, self-motivated, able to think quickly, local knowledge is helpful but not essential. Responsibilities: Welcome and check in conference attendees. Distribute registration packets. Provide information as needed. Keep the information table area organized.
Room Host [in-person]: Qualifications: An interest in museum membership fundraising issues and willingness to attend to the needs of the session over the desire to passively listen to the speakers. Responsibilities: Act as a liaison between conference staff and the session moderator/speaker for any concerns. Monitor session rooms by ensuring session signs have been changed, speakers have water, check badges as attendees arrive, hand out session material (as needed), and record the number of session attendees.
Zoom Host [virtual]: Qualifications: An interest in museum membership fundraising issues and willingness to attend to the needs of the session over the desire to passively listen to the speakers. A working knowledge of Zoom or willingness to learn in a pre-conference training. Responsibilities: Will ensure the livestream of the session starts appropriately in Attendee Hub. Coordinate with Bridge Host as needed during the session. These volunteers MUST provide their own laptops with WiFi capability. AMMC will provide sign-in to the Attendee Hub. All recordings will be stored in the Attendee Hub software.
Bridge Host [in-person]: Qualifications: An interest in museum membership fundraising issues and willingness to attend to the needs of the session over the desire to passively listen to the speakers. A working knowledge of Zoom or willingness to learn in a pre-conference training. Responsibilities: Act as a liaison between on-site presenters/attendees and online attendees for any concerns and to monitor virtual attendees in Attendee Hub - relay questions/comments from virtual attendees, ensure live stream continues, and note number of online participants. These volunteers MUST bring their own laptops with WiFi capability. AMMC will provide sign-in to the Attendee Hub. All recordings will be stored in the Attendee Hub software.
Bus Host [in-person]: Qualifications: Good customer service skills, self-motivated, and able to think quickly. Responsibilities: Welcome and check in conference attendees on buses. Must be available at the beginning and end of the event but are welcome to participate in the event.
Walking Tour Host [in-person]: Qualifications: Good customer service skills, self-motivated, and able to think quickly. Responsibilities: Welcome and direct conference attendees to Walking Tour. Help conference attendees find Dine Around locations at the end of the tour. These volunteers are expected to attend the entire Walking Tour.