Become a Volunteer

Volunteer at ES²

Every year, more than 50 volunteers are needed to ensure the success of the Engaged Scholar Symposium (ES²). Volunteering at ES² offers you the opportunity to:

• Professionally network
• Get a behind-the-scenes look at the conference
• Make an impact on your campus
• Contribute to you overall professional profile, resume, and CV
• Enjoy free food, receive souvenirs, and keepsakes! (determined by hours volunteered)

Types of volunteers

Volunteers assist with the following areas of ES²:

• General Volunteers (Open to all attendees)
• Judges (Open to UTRGV graduate students or Faculty)
• Abstract Reviewers (Open to UTRGV graduate students or Faculty)

How to volunteer

If you would like to volunteer, please complete our online volunteer form through Engagement Zone, just use your UTRGV credentials to login. Time slots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis, as applicable. After the form has been filled wait for an email from our office with more details.

Deadlines to Sign-up

Abstract Reviewers must sign-up by March 1, 2017. We will be accepting Judges and General Volunteers until April 10, 2017.

Expectations of Volunteers

Volunteers are frequently the first and last to interact with attendees at the Engaged Scholar Symposium (ES²). Therefore, as a volunteer, you are expected to be respectful, helpful, and on-time for your shift.

All volunteers must attend a mandatory informational meeting before the conference date. Sessions will be held on both campuses the week prior to the conference. Please see our volunteer guidelines here. (If in the circumstance that you are unable to attend the workshop, please contact us to schedule a make-up session.)

The coordination of more than 50 volunteers over two campuses requires a great deal of organization and coordination. The Engaged Scholarship & Learning team appreciates your enthusiasm to help make this ES² the best one yet!

Volunteer FAQ

How can I find out more information about volunteering at ES²?

For more information, send us your questions at engaged@utrgv.edu. The Engaged Scholar Symposium needs many volunteers to assist before and the day-of the event.

Are there any perks to being a volunteer?

In addition to the experience, network, and giving-back, volunteers also receive t-shirts and goodies based on to the type and number of volunteer hours worked.

What are the requirements for volunteering?

All volunteers must be registered attendees of the conference.

As a volunteer, what kinds of task will I do?

Here are a few examples:

• Registering attendees and handing out materials.
• Monitor presentation sessions or a poster session.
• Providing information and directions to sessions for attendees.

For more information about what volunteers do and the expectations of volunteers, please see sections above entitled “Types of Volunteers” and “Expectations of Volunteers,” respectively.