Volunteer Position Descriptions
*Please note, all volunteers are responsible for their own parking*
Registration & Welcome Packing – Your task will be to work alongside a team to stuff conference registration bags as we prepare for registration. Conference bag items may include things like pamphlets, maps, pens, and other promo items.
Sign Set-Up – Your task will be to set up signage throughout designated hotel areas that will inform and direct our registered guests to our various events. Signage and easels are available daily in our conference office.
Luggage Storage – Your task will be to greet registered guests and monitor our luggage storage area as guests drop bags while waiting for their rooms to become available.
NPAC Lounge – The NPAC Lounge serves as a Pit-Stop for our Pre-Alumni registered guests. This lounge will have comfortable seating, water, snacks, and information about the city of Jacksonville. Your task will be to serve as a host to the lounge and to greet guests as they arrive.
Resume Prep Review/ Photos – Our Resume Prep Review and Photos allow students and alumni to receive real-time resume help while also allowing them the opportunity to take a professional headshot. Our staff will take care of all resume prep and the photos. Your task will be to direct students and alumni to each station and to help our staff with any needs they may have. You will also provide each student attendee with a color-coded sticker upon completion of the station. The color-coded stickers will serve as entry into a drawing for a chance to receive a gift card.
Welcome Reception Setup – Our kick-off event is our Welcome Tailgate. Your task will be to work within a team to decorate our tailgate event and get the room ready for the big party. Our staff will be present to direct and manage the team.
Welcome Reception Breakdown – Your task will be to breakdown our Welcome Reception set-up, box our items, and return items to our UNCF hotel office.
NAC Workshop – Your task will be to welcome our registered guests to our workshop, take an accurate count of participants, and answer any questions that our guest speaker may have. Our staff will be on standby if you need any help. You will also provide each student attendee with a color-coded sticker upon completion of the station. The color-coded stickers will serve as entry into a drawing for a chance to receive a gift card.
NPAC Workshop - Your task will be to welcome our registered guests to our workshop, take an accurate count of participants, and answer any questions that our guest speaker may have. Our staff will be on standby if you need any help. You will also provide each student attendee with a color-coded sticker upon completion of the station. The color-coded stickers will serve as entry into a drawing for a chance to receive a gift card.
EMT Workshop - Your task will be to welcome our registered guests to our workshop, take an accurate count of participants, and answer any questions that our guest speaker may have. Our staff will be on standby if you need any help.
CPR Demo - CPR Demo - Your task will be to welcome our registered guests to our workshop, take an accurate count of participants, and answer any questions that our guest speaker may have. Our staff will be on standby if you need any help. You will also provide each student attendee with a color-coded sticker upon completion of the station. The color-coded stickers will serve as entry into a drawing for a chance to receive a gift card.
Dress For Success - Dress for Success - Your task will be to welcome our registered guests to our workshop, take an accurate count of participants, and answer any questions that our guest speaker may have. Our staff will be on standby if you need any help. You will also provide each student attendee with a color-coded sticker upon completion of the station. The color-coded stickers will serve as entry into a drawing for a chance to receive a gift card.
Registration Help – We will be using new registration software this year which will allow our conference guests to check themselves in and print their own documents. Your task will be to greet conference attendees and help them navigate our new software system. Our staff will walk you through the set-up before you begin working with guests.
Project Stay- Project-Stay is a program that symbolizes the transition of our Pre-Alumni members to Alumni. Your task will be to assist our staff as they prepare for this ceremony.
Speaker Ready Room - The Speaker Ready Room serves as a relaxing space for our guest speakers to prepare for their speaking engagements. Your task will be to serve as a host to the room and to greet speakers as they arrive.
Career Fair – Our Career fair brings the best and brightest students and alumni face to face with exceptional companies who have a clear interest in utilizing our talents. Your task will be to greet our guests and to answer any questions that our students or company guests may have.
VIP Reception- Our VIP Reception is a pre-Gala, exclusive mixer - designed for our award recipients and special guests to receive flowers, take pictures, and enjoy light refreshments. Your task will be to assist with the room set-up, greet guests, assist with floral presentations, and support our staff in whatever way possible. (Please dress formally/ semi-formally.)
Legacy Gala- Our Legacy Gala is a formal event designed to honor award recipients and celebrate the achievements of alumni from our member institutions. Your task will be to assist our staff with the room set-up, manning the ballroom doors, greeting guests, and escorting VIP guests to reserved tables. Our staff will train you for this event prior to show time. (Please dress formally/ semi-formally.)
Coronation- Our Coronation event is a pageant where we celebrate the uniqueness and beauty of our campus queens. The event culminates with the crowning of Miss UNCF. Your task at this event will be to assist our staff with any setup that the room requires, helping queens prepare for the show, manning our ballroom doors and greeting people as they enter the show.
