The 14th World Conference on Lung Cancer will be a great time and an exciting opportunity for all interested in lung cancer. To make the Conference a great success we depend on local assistance from approximately 60 – 80 students or other volunteers with good English language skills.
Volunteers for the 14th World Conference on Lung Cancer will be the first contact for many of the attendees. Their critical role will be to welcome foreign participants and to foster a spirit of helpfulness and hospitality.
In return for volunteer services the WCLC gladly offers the following benefits:
- Complimentary food & beverage during volunteer shifts, including evening social events
- Complimentary admission for students to the day’s sessions, if not already registered for the Conference
- A Certificate of Participation
- Reimbursement of onsite expenses (taxi, bus, parking ticket,..)
The following volunteer positions are available during the WCLC:
- Conference Bag preparation
- Greeter/Hostess for Conference Venue (welcome attendees at the Conference venue, hotel; offer directional assistance)
- Greeter/Hostess for Scientific Sessions and Session Room Monitor (ensure the smooth running of the session, assisting the speaker where required, session attendance tracking etc.)
- Greeter/Hostess for Social Events (assist together with ICS staff whenever help is needed)
- Registration Desk Representative (supporting the Registration Desk, register participants for the Conference, distribute Conference bags, etc.)
- Exhibition Hall Representative (assist together with ICS staff to ensure smooth running of the Exhibition)
- Poster Session Representative (assisting the presenter where required)
- Conference Manager Assistant (assisting the manager where required (signage placement etc.) to ensure the smooth running of logistics
If you are interested to work at this prestigious conference, please complete the form on page 3 and 4 of this document. Upon confirmation of your availability, you will be provided with a volunteer training manual. This manual will outline the responsibilities associated with your assigned role(s) and your scheduled volunteer shift(s). Please make sure that you are available for the Training Session, scheduled for Saturday, 2 July from 8:00 – 12:30 to ensure your are confident with the facility, the team and the Conference itself.
Positions will be assigned based on qualification and on first come first apply basis.
All interested persons should contact the Conference Manager Grit Schoenherr at wclc2011@icsevents.com for more information.
We look forward to your participation in this unique scientific event.
Thank you for your support!