Duties and benefits
Volunteers will be expected to be present from the afternoon of Sunday10th to Friday 15th September, and whilst on duty to wear the HCI 2006 T-shirts provided to allow for easy identification. Volunteers will have a range of duties, including, but not limited to: preparing the conference bags, assisting the reception desk, providing AV support prior and during sessions, directing attendees, and contributing to the overall smooth running of the conference.
In return for their assistance, student volunteers will pay no attendance fee, will receive electronic copies of the proceedings, and be able to attend sessions when not on duty. Please note that HCI2006 is unable to pay travel expenses.
It must be emphasised that while every effort will be made to allow student volunteers to attend sessions of interest to them, their primary responsibility will be to the smooth running of the conference and as such they may be needed elsewhere.
Who can apply
Application is open to any student researching in either HCI or in a HCI-related field.
Application
To apply, please send the following documents to George by email (gp@dcs.qmul.ac.uk) by 16th June 2006:
- A statement, no longer than 500 words, giving; your name, area of study, postal and email addresses, and a description of why we should select you to be a student volunteer. Experience of similar status events would be helpful.
- Separate confirmation from your supervisor confirming your student status, your area of study, and that you have permission to attend the conference as a student volunteer.
All applications will be reviewed and a short-list of successful candidates compiled. These will be notified by email by 1st July 2006, and required to confirm their availability. A reserve list will also be drawn up.
Queries and enquiries
For further information or assistance please email George Papatzanis, Queen Mary University of London (gp@dcs.qmul.ac.uk)