Volunteer Information

We are currently accepting applications for hundreds of volunteer positions throughout the conference— and the success of Aging in America is due in no small part to our volunteers! Each year we rely on volunteers to extend the reach of ASA’s small professional staff in support of a conference of more than 3,000 attendees, and we offer an attractive discount on conference registration fees to acknowledge the work and commitment our volunteers offer.

What's Included

We are excited to offer you the opportunity to become part of Aging in America! In exchange for volunteering one day during the conference and attending a one-hour orientation, volunteers will receive registration fee waivers of up to 50% off the full amount of the registration fee. Apply and register early to make sure that you secure the volunteer shift you want. (See schedule and job descriptions, below.) When you are not volunteering, you’ll have full access to the conference including four general sessions, hundreds of workshops, the exhibit hall, lunch on one day of the conference and much more. Volunteers may receive CEU credits for sessions attended as registered attendees.

What's Not Included

• Transportation to the conference
• Housing in the host city
• Food expenses
• CEU and optional event fees are not discounted

Apply to be a Volunteer

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Once your application is reviewed, you will be notified by email regarding acceptance of your application and your schedule. If accepted as a volunteer for 2013 Aging in America Conference, you will have 10 days to register and pay for the conference at the volunteer rate. If you decide to withdraw your application after applying but before you have registered as a volunteer, please let us know immediately, so we can offer volunteer space to another qualified candidate.

Volunteer Assignments

We are committed to helping you balance your volunteer responsibilities with your desired conference expereince and will make every effort to schedule you for the day you request. You can help us by:

• Applying and registering early.
• Letting us know as soon as possible if you need to change your schedule (please be aware we may not be able to accomodate schedule changes once assignments are made.)
• Double check your availability before accepting an assignment in order to avoid schedule changes (unfortunately, we cannot to offer a refund if you cannot attend or are otherwise unable to carry out your assignment.)

We will also be offering 3 volunteer orientation sessions during the conference. You will be notified of the times and days and can select the orientation that fits in with your schedule.

Volunteer Schedule

Below are our possible volunteer options. 

Room Monitor
Work with ASA Staff to ensure faculty needs are met and that rooms have been refreshed, ensure attendees have valid badges, take room counts, complete provided session evaluations, assist with General Sessions.
Approximately 35 volunteers needed per day

• Tuesday, March 12
• Wednesday, March 13
• Thursday, March 14
• Friday, March 15

Conference Guides and Greeters
Welcome and direct attendees to conference event locations, assist with site visit bus loading. This job involves walking, long periods of standing, and answering questions
Approximately 15 volunteers needed per day

• Tuesday, March 12
• Wednesday, March 13
• Thursday, March 14
• Friday, March 15