1. Volunteer Orientation August 13 12:00EDT

2. Today’s Speakers Cindy Thomas 2015 Conference Chair Liverpool Legends
Kelly Dean Volunteer Committee Ottawa Tourism
Laurel Bennett Volunteer Committee Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp

3. SYTA Volunteer Assignments

4. Volunteer Needs Bag Stuffing Registration Desk Human Directional
Silent Auction
SYTA Boot Camp
Branson Opening Night
Titanic Museum Performance
SYTA Central
President’s Welcome and General Session
Education Sessions
Silver Dollar City Dinner and Attraction
Run/Walk/Slumber
SYTA Youth Foundation Luncheon
DYMO/SYTA Band Live
Security
Presidential Speeches
Dart Tournament

5. Bag Stuffing Tuesday, August 25, 12:00PM-3:00PM (3 hour shift)
Assist in stuffing bags for participants

6. Registration Thursday, August 27, 8:00AM-8:00PM (2 hour shifts)
Friday, August 28, 8:00AM-6:00PM (2 hour shifts)
Saturday, August 29, 7:00AM-3:00PM (2 hour shifts)
Meet and Greet attendees, distribute registration packets, and answer conference questions
*breaks in between certain shifts

7. Human Directional Thursday, August 27, 7:30AM-8:30PM (2 hour shifts)
Friday, August 28, 7:30AM-8:30PM (2 hour shifts)
Saturday, August 29, 7:30AM-7:30PM (2 hour shifts)
Sunday, August 30, 7:30AM-6:00PM (2 hour shifts)
Monday, August 31, 8:30AM-11:30PM (2 hour shifts)
Greet and direct attendees *breaks in between certain shifts

8. Silent Auction Thursday, August 27, 10:00AM-12:00PM (2 hour shift)
Friday, August 28, 8:00AM-6:00PM (2 hour shifts)
Saturday, August 29, 8:30AM-5:30PM (2 ½-3 hour shifts)
Sunday, August 30, 8:00AM-6:00PM (2 hour shifts)
Auction Set up 
Encourage attendees to register and bid, and answer any of their questions 
*breaks in between certain shifts

9. Dart Tournament Thursday, August 27, 9:45PM-10:30PM (45 minute shift)
Friday, August 28, 10:15PM-11:00PM (45 minute shift)
Work Welcome Desk and direct attendees

10. SYTA Boot Camp Friday, August 28, 1:30PM-2:30PM (1 hour shift)
Greet, ask attendees to sign in, distribute handouts, and assist with other duties as assigned

11. Branson Opening Night Friday, August 28, 4:30PM-6:30PM (2 hour shift)
Transportation Directions to Dixie Stampede

12. Titanic Museum Performance
Saturday, August 29, 8:00AM-9:45AM (1 ¾ hour shift)
Assist with set up and seating

13. SYTA Central Friday, August 28, 8:00AM-6:00PM (2 hour shifts)
Saturday, August 29, 8:30AM-5:30PM (2 ½-3 hour shifts)
Sunday, August 30, 8:00AM-6:00PM (2 hour shifts)
SYTA Central is the hub for the entire conference. You can expect conference and appointment questions, comments and concerns.
*breaks in between certain shifts

14. President’s Welcome and General Session
Saturday, August 29, 9:30AM-10:30AM (1 hour shift)
Assist with set up and seating

15. Education Session Saturday, August 29, 1:45PM-4:15PM (1 hour shifts)
Sunday, August 30, 9:30AM-5:30PM (1-1 ¼ hour shifts)
Monday, August 31, 9:30AM-5:00PM (1-1 ¼ hour shifts)
Greet, distribute handouts, and assist wherever needed
*breaks in between certain shifts

16. Silver Dollar City Dinner and Attraction
Saturday, August 29, 5:15PM-6:15PM (1 hour shift)
Transportation Direction to Silver Dollar City

17. SYTA Youth Foundation 5K Run/Walk/Slumber
Sunday, August 30, 6:00AM-7:30AM (1 ½ hour shift)
Check-in and event help

18. SYTA Youth Foundation Luncheon
Sunday, August 30, 11:00AM-12:15PM (1 ¼ hour shift)
Assist with setup and seating

19. DYMO/SYTA Band Live on the Branson Landing
Sunday, August 30, 8:00PM-9:30PM (1 ½ hour shift)
Direction to Branson Landing
Volunteer Security- Help check badges at entrances

20. Presidential Speeches and Best of Broadway Luncheon
Monday, August 31, 10:30AM-11:30AM (1 hour shift)
Assist with setup and seating

21. Volunteer Check In
Please Check in at SYTA Central prior to your volunteer time slot.
You will receive your 2015 Volunteer pin upon your Check In.

22. Available Volunteer Resources
If you have questions or concerns prior to Annual Conference or onsite, please feel free contact:
Greta Goesch
Student & Youth Travel Association
In Office:(703)
On Site Cell:(703)
Kelly Dean       
Ottawa Tourism                                                  In Office:(613)
On Site Cell:(613)                                                                           
Laurel Bennett
Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp
In Office:(615)
On Site Cell:(615)
Please note that the Volunteer Manual will also be available at SYTA Central

23. Don’t Forget to Sign-up!
If you have not been able to sign up for your volunteer slots yet, please let Greta know. She would be happy to send you the link and help in any way that you need!
Greta Goesch
Student & Youth Travel Association
(703)

24. Questions We are happy to answer any questions you may have.
Please use your available chat option if you would like to submit a question.

25. THANK YOU!
This conference would not work without your efforts and constant support. Thank you for your willingness to serve!