Akademy/2024/volunteers-2024-09-08
Volunteer Timetable for Sunday (2024-09-08)
To volunteer, please add your name & matrix handle to the respective time slot
| Timeslot | Position | Status | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:45-13:00 | AV assistant | In-person & Online | You? |
| 09:45-13:00 | AV assistant | In-person & Online | You? |
| 09:45-13:00 | Chat Moderator | Online | You? |
| 09:45-13:00 | Chat Moderator | Online | You? |
| 09:45-13:00 | Information Desk | In-person | Aakarsh MJ |
| 09:45-13:00 | Information Desk | In-person | You? |
| 09:45-13:00 | Live streaming | In-person & Online | You? |
| 09:45-13:00 | Live streaming | In-person & Online | You? |
| 09:45-13:00 | Runner | In-person | You? |
| 09:45-13:00 | Runner | In-person | You? |
| 09:45-13:00 | Speaker's support | In-person | You? |
| 09:45-13:00 | Speaker's support | In-person | You? |
| 09:45-13:00 | Talks Tech Support In Person | In-person | You? |
| 09:45-13:00 | Talks Tech Support In Person | In-person | You? |
| 09:45-13:00 | Talks Tech Support Online | Online | You? |
| 09:45-13:00 | Talks Tech Support Online | Online | You? |
| 09:45-13:00 | Virtual Info Desk | Online | You? |
| 09:45-13:00 | Virtual Info Desk | Online | You? |
| 10:00-13:05 | Session Chair Room 1 | In-person | You? |
| 10:00-13:05 | Session Chair Room 1 | In-person | You? |
| 10:45-11:15 | Coffee break assistant | In-person | You? |
| 10:45-11:15 | Coffee break assistant | In-person | You? |
| 11:00-13:05 | Session Chair Room 2 | In-person | You? |
| 11:00-13:05 | Session Chair Room 2 | In-person | You? |
| 14:30-16:10 | AV assistant | In-person & Online | You? |
| 14:30-16:10 | AV assistant | In-person & Online | You? |
| 14:30-16:10 | Chat Moderator | Online | You? |
| 14:30-16:10 | Chat Moderator | Online | You? |
| 14:30-16:10 | Information Desk | In-person | You? |
| 14:30-16:10 | Information Desk | In-person | You? |
| 14:30-16:10 | Live streaming | In-person & Online | You? |
| 14:30-16:10 | Live streaming | In-person & Online | You? |
| 14:30-16:10 | Runner | In-person | You? |
| 14:30-16:10 | Runner | In-person | You? |
| 14:30-16:10 | Speaker's support | In-person | You? |
| 14:30-16:10 | Speaker's support | In-person | You? |
| 14:30-16:10 | Talks Tech Support In Person | In-person | You? |
| 14:30-16:10 | Talks Tech Support In Person | In-person | You? |
| 14:30-16:10 | Talks Tech Support Online | Online | You? |
| 14:30-16:10 | Talks Tech Support Online | Online | You? |
| 14:30-16:10 | Virtual Info Desk | Online | You? |
| 14:30-16:10 | Virtual Info Desk | Online | You? |
| 14:30-18:15 | Session Chair Room 1 | In-person | You? |
| 14:30-18:15 | Session Chair Room 1 | In-person | You? |
| 16:10-18:15 | AV assistant | In-person & Online | You? |
| 16:10-18:15 | AV assistant | In-person & Online | You? |
| 16:10-18:15 | Live streaming | In-person & Online | You? |
| 16:10-18:15 | Live streaming | In-person & Online | You? |
| 16:10-18:15 | Runner | In-person | You? |
| 16:10-18:15 | Runner | In-person | You? |
| 16:10-18:15 | Speaker's support | In-person | You? |
| 16:10-18:15 | Speaker's support | In-person | You? |
Task Descriptions
- Virtual Info Desk
- Attending the info desk for in person attendees and monitoring our matrix space for any questions, managing misbehaviour when chat moderators are unavailable.
- Talks Tech Support Online
- Help remote presenters to get connected and use the virtual streaming platform. Monitor the chat for questions about which streaming channel to be in and direct people there. Coordinate with the in person Tech Support or BOF Facilitator person for those rooms to troubleshoot any problems. Familiarity with BBB and OBS is a plus
- Runner
- Provide general support across all event rooms. This will involve being available during sessions to deliver materials around the venue.
- AV assistant
- Provide technical support during the event regarding the sound, troubleshooting general technical problems (likely with hardware connections for presenters). Familiarity with AV systems, python, and raspberry pi preferred.
- Information Desk
- Welcome attendees, give out badges, give directions to room locations, manage lost & found items, sell merch.
- Speaker's support
- Support and connect with speakers before their talks, make sure they have water and know which room to be in and when, what equipment requirements they have (presentation, video playing, etc), communicate with other support volunteers (runners, tech support, etc) to handle any infrastructure needs or unexpected problems.
- Session Chair Room 1
- "Introduce the speakers at the beginning of the sessions, ensure that they are on time, ask audience questions, and keep the session on time. Work with the Chat moderator to include and share the questions from online participants."
- Session Chair Room 2
- "Introduce the speakers at the beginning of the sessions, ensure that they are on time, ask audience questions, and keep the session on time. Work with the Chat moderator to include and share the questions from online participants."
- Coffee break assistant
- Help with setting up the tables, carrying supplies (if needed), guiding attendees to the coffee break area.
- Chat Moderator
- Monitor the chat during the event, moderate behaviour, share questions with the Session Chair. Familiarity moderating matrix spaces is a plus.
- Live streaming
- Ensure the live streams are happening on the correct channels. Familiarity with Big Blue Button and OBS streaming setups is a plus.
- Talks Tech Support In Person
- Help presenters to use the in-room presentation equipment. Familiarity with Big Blue Button, and OBS is a plus.