Pac Rim 2023

Call for Volunteers

Interested in volunteering for the 38th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity? Please see the information below to learn more about our available volunteering opportunities, benefits, and training sessions!

Volunteer Positions

Floater Session Monitor (10 positions)
Check-in with presenters, communicate with IT if needed, monitor the time, make sure the room is accessible and help attendees if needed, provide help with the Whova App for session feedback. This position will connect you to the conference presenters.

Greeters / Lunch / Reception Monitor (4+ positions)
Be a person of contact for direction and guidance for conference participants and conference presenters. Direct people where they can find what at the venue. This position will keep you on your feet and connected to conference attendees.

Information Table / Table for Accessibility and Accommodation (8 positions)
Staff the information table where attendees will stop for assistance or guidance. Direct conference participants and connect them to any form of assistance. This position will connect you to the conference attendees.

Poster Session Room Monitor (2 positions)
In combination with Floater and Greeter / Lunch / Reception Room Monitor. Be a person of contact for direction and guidance for conference participants and poster presenters. Direct people in the room to guarantee smooth procedures. This position will expose you to the unique atmosphere of poster presentations.

Exhibitor Room Monitor (4 positions)
In combination with the Floater and Greeter / Lunch / Reception Room Monitor. Be a person of contact for direction and guidance for conference participants and exhibitors. Direct people in the room to guarantee smooth procedures. This position will connect you to the conference exhibitors.

Benefits for Volunteers

  • Volunteer for eight (8) hours throughout the two-day conference in exchange for complimentary conference registration.   
  • Be of service to individuals in the fields of disability studies, law, education, social work, health, and self-advocates!
  • Opportunity to network and meet people from around the world!
  • Attend conference sessions and learn new skills!
  • Be part of a great conference planning team!
  • Electronic certificate of appreciation and recognition letter, verifying your volunteer hours!

Volunteer Training Sessions

Volunteer training sessions are provided online and in person at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.

Virtual Training Session
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM HST
Online via Zoom

In-Person Training Session
Sunday, March 5, 2023
12:00 PM HST
Hawaiʻi Convention Center

Applications have closed!

Mahalo for your interest in volunteering at Pac Rim 2023! At this time, we have fulfilled all of the volunteer positions and have closed our call for volunteers.

Questions?

If you have questions regarding volunteer opportunities, please email Nicole Schlaack at schlaack@hawaii.edu.