Volunteer Roles: Room Staff

Hall Lead

Managing room staff volunteers and schedule.

Reports to: Speaker/volunteer team organisers.

Tasks:

  • Take charge and be responsible for Volunteers team organisers
  • Act as a connector between Sponsors/Speakers/Volunteers
  • Ensure that all Volunteers are in their position and performing the assigned tasks
  • Coordinate with Team Leads for any complications

Time Keeper

Keep tracks of session time and remind speakers.

Reports to: Assigned Hall Lead

Tasks:

  • Communicate with the speakers and emcee about time limits and warning signs
  • Coordinate with Hall Lead and ensure that talks start and end on time
  • Explain the signs you’ll show the speakers to indicate the time and Show the ‘remaining time’ cards during their session
  • Make sure everything is conducted within the given timeframe.

Door Guard

Room security.

Reports to: Assigned Hall Lead

Tasks:

  • Welcome people with a smile at the door.
  • Make sure the door is open at the time of entering or leaving.
  • During session, ensure that people enter or exit a room in a quiet manner
  • Close the door when session starts
  • Ensure the room does not exceeds its capacity

Tech Help

Tech support for speakers’ presentations/sessions.

Reports to: Assigned Hall Lead

Tasks:

  • Assist speakers with tech check, setup and anything else they need
  • Make sure that mic, speakers, projectors and other tech stuffs are in working order
  • Be alert to solve any issue related to tech

Runner

Assist Hall Lead in the room and run microphones.

Reports to: Assigned Hall Lead

Tasks:

  • Coordinate and assist the Hall Lead with anything that might be needed in the room
  • Be ready to help with anything and everything and super speedy in resolving last-minute issues
  • Run microphones during Q&As