CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

Are you concerned about the future of Canada’s oceans and coasts? Do you believe that we need to raise the awareness and understanding of the importance of the world’s oceans and coasts in global sustainability? Do you want to do something about it?

Coastal Zone Canada 2008 Conference will take place May 25-29, 2008 in Vancouver on the beautiful University of British Columbia campus. We need bright, motivated and eager volunteers to help this conference run smoothly. Specifically, we need people to assist with:

• stuffing conference tote bags
• conference registration check-in
• setting up poster sessions
• monitoring seminar rooms: assisting presenters and providing AV support
• directing attendees to and from events on campus

Additionally, we need a group of organized and responsible rapporteurs. Rapporteurs are responsible for:

• attending assigned workshops and sessions
• taking attendance and detailed notes of the session proceedings
• producing a 2-page summary of the workshop discussion
• submitting notes and summary to a designated CZC representative (due date TBD)

As a volunteer, you agree to:

• attend volunteer orientation (date TBD)
• attend all assigned volunteer shifts
• be available from May 25-29, 2008

In exchange for 15 hours of volunteer time, your registration fees to the conference will be waived. This includes all conference sessions, health breaks and included lunches, as well as a reception at the Vancouver Aquarium on the evening of May 26.

To sign up or to obtain more information, please email Eagranie Yuh, CZC2008 Volunteer Coordinator, at czcvolunteer@gmail.com. Please indicate if you have any particular skills or interests that might come in handy.