Thank you for your interest in our Work Exchange program for the 2018 Women of Wisdom Conference, February 17th - 18th.
These positions are available to assist the WOW committee for Work Exchange: Pre-Conference, Registration-Information Desk, Auction, Meals, Girl Friday, Decorating/set up and clean up.
Meals are included in the conference as part of our events this year, and everyone is participating and paying for their meals.
We are requesting these hours to fulfill our needs for conference to run easily and smoothly. You will be able to attend events, as most of the work is needed during the break times. You might be asked to leave a workshop 30 minutes early to prepare for a meal.
Volunteer hours required to attend two conference days: Saturday and Sunday Conference events - Twelve (12) Volunteer Hours - you will be responsible to pay $50 for meals See hours below
Volunteer hours to attend for one day: Saturday conference events: Seven (7) Volunteer Hours - you will be responsible to pay for lunch and dinner banquet - $35. Two hours set up 7:00 - 9:00 am Two hours Lunch time 12:30 - 2:30 pm Two hours Dinner set up and clean up 5:30 - 7:30 pm One hour Close and clean up 9:00 - 10:00 pm Sunday conference events: Five (5) Volunteers Hours - and you will be responsible to pay for lunch - $15. One hour morning set up 8:00 - 9:00 am Two hours lunch time 12:30 - 2:30 pm Two hours Clean up, and pack up cars 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Pre-Conference Volunteers work before conference:
marketing, social media
general office support, making copies, preparing supplies, etc.
Concession Volunteers will maintain the concession area, restock any food, coffee, filtered water and hot water for tea, and keep the area clean, and provide customer service.
Meals Assist in the delivery of meals, setup, and clean up
Silent Auction, raffle tickets - Help with set up, monitoring during events, and close the auction on Sunday.
Girl Friday Volunteers - Putting up signs, setting up rooms, some positions will require to be on your feet for up to 2 hours and lift 20lbs. Most of this work will be providing physical assistance to the WOW Conference.
Registration-Information Desk Volunteer is someone who might have physical limitations. Most of this work will be seated in one place to provide information and customer support to the WOW Conference in addition to be a greeter at the door!
Load In/Load Out Volunteers are available to help set up and close the WOW Conference. There is a need for some volunteers to be able to be on their feet possibly up to 2 hours and lift up to 20lbs.
Work Exchange hours are available in exchange for attending events. You are responsible for meals as well as any materials fees. The Volunteer Coordinator will work out the exact details with you.
Pre-Conference Office Assistant Volunteers: If you wish to assist in Pre-Conference work, please apply online by January 5th. Conference Volunteers : Apply online by January 15, 2018 to make sure you get your desired date. There are limited spots available. We'll accept applications if volunteer spaces are available after this date. You can contact the volunteer coordinator at 206-782-3363 or email wow@womenofwisdom.org.
If you agree to do Work Exchange, you will be asked to sign a contract; solidifying your time commitment to WOW, which is essential for the Conference to run smoothly. If you do not fulfill the hours that are needed for your event selections, you will be required to pay the difference to Women of Wisdom.
If you have any questions, feel free to email wow@womenofwisdom.org or leave a message with the WOW office (206) 782-3363.