Pac Rim 2026
Call for Volunteers
Interested in volunteering for the 41st Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability? Please see the information below to learn more about our available volunteering opportunities, benefits, and training sessions!
Application opens Friday, November 14, 2025.
Application closes Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Benefits of Volunteering
- Volunteer for eight (8) hours throughout the two-days in exchange for FREE conference registration
- Be a key part of our team that makes this conference possible
- Support people in the fields of disability studies, self-advocacy, family advocacy, law, education, social work, health, and more.
- Network and meet people from around the world
- Participate in conference sessions and gain new knowledge and skills
- Receive an electronic certificate of appreciation and recognition letter, verifying your volunteer hours and role
Volunteer Shifts
Volunteer shifts will take place during the 2026 Pac Rim Conference from 7 AM to 6 PM.
Please plan to volunteer for either one full day, or two half days over the two conference days (Thursday, May 28 and Friday, May 29, 2026) in order to receive a complimentary conference registration.
There are limited opportunities to volunteer on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 for Conference set-up; this will involve lifting and carrying material.
Volunteer Positions
Floater Session Monitor (15 positions)
Assist presenters, communicate with tech support team, monitor the time, make sure the room is accessible, help attendees if needed, and provide help with the Whova App for session feedback.
Greeters, Lunch, and Reception Monitors (6 positions)
Provide direction, guidance, and assistance for conference participants and conference presenters. Assist people in finding what they are looking for at the venue. Support monitoring conference rooms.
Information Table / Accessibility Table (6 positions)
Be a point of contact at the information table, where attendees will stop for assistance or guidance. Direct conference participants and connect them to any form of assistance needed.
Poster Session Room Monitor (2 positions)
Work with Greeters to provide direction and guidance for conference participants and poster presenters to guarantee smooth procedures. Experience the unique atmosphere of poster presentations.
Exhibitor Liaison (4 positions)
Work with Floaters and Greeters to provide direction and guidance for conference participants and exhibitors. Direct people in the room to guarantee smooth procedures.
Volunteer Training Sessions
Volunteer training sessions will be provided via a hybrid format.
Training Session 1
Friday, May 8, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm HST
Virtual via Zoom and In-Person (Location TBD)
Training Session 2
Friday, May 22, 2026
4:00pm to 5:00pm HST
Virtual via Zoom and In-Person (Location TBD)
Questions?
If you have questions regarding volunteer opportunities, please email Kristiann Miyamoto at kdsm@hawaii.edu.