Volunteer

The Great Lakes Bioneers Conference relies on the help of hundreds of volunteers each year. Opportunities range from spending a few hours once to help us with a big project (like making signs, organizing mailings and packets, conference setup/cleanup), to serving on an organizing committee.

GL Bioneers is powered by volunteer energy! If you are interested in volunteering please click here to sign up as a volunteer. Be sure to tell us in the online sign up what type of volunteer work you are interested in if you have a preference.

Areas where volunteers are needed include:

Pre-Conference set-up: check-in area, posting directional signs, moving boxes within the facility, set-up of exhibit hall, book sales set-up, compost/recycling set-up, and photocopying.
AV/Technical Support: must have knowledge of setting up computers, and troubleshooting Powerpoint presentations. 
Dining Hall and Meal Assistants: take meal tickets, clean/dump compost buckets.
Family Space: This is a fun job if you love kids. You will be a helping hand in the kids area, entertaining little ones, helping with activities, assisting activity leaders, playing and helping to keep the area and supplies in order!
Book Sales: set-up and take-down, assist during the conference. Requires comfort using a credit card machine, interacting with the public, and directing foot traffic.
Breakdown: clean-up and take-down on Sunday until approximately 7 p.m. 
Silent Auction: set-up and take-down, assist during the conference. Requires comfort interacting with the public.
Stage Hand: assist the stage manager and sound team to make set changes flow as smoothly as possible. You may be running cords, carrying gear, making sure presenters’ needs are met… basically filling in wherever needed!

Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering!

Click Here to apply to volunteer!

For more information on volunteering contact:
Christine Sleeman
volunteer@ecoseeds.org
231.947.0312

Volunteer Policy

In exchange for work hours, volunteers are eligible for reduced conference registration fees. Volunteers agree to 9 hours of volunteering. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you show up for your volunteer hours - we rely on you.
Please take time to read our volunteer policy before you apply. Thank you!

Our volunteer policy is as follows:

You must be at least 18 years of age to volunteer.Volunteer positions are limited and scheduled in the order they are received.
Volunteers are eligible for reduced registration fees. Volunteers who complete 9 hours of volunteering will receive a $55 refund on your conference registration. After you complete your volunteer hours, turn in your signed confirmation sheet to receive your reimbursement.
Volunteers must arrive on time to their scheduled shifts and be ready to work!
Volunteers must not leave their shift without permission from Great Lakes Bioneers’ staff. (If your shift falls during meal times, you will receive a short meal break. Please do not eat while volunteering.)
Walk-in volunteers are not accepted - you must apply to volunteer in advance.

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