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NOAHCon Volunteer Opportunities

Hello Volunteers!

Thank you so much for considering volunteering at NOAHCon 2022!

Many different talents are required to hold a NOAH conference, and YOU might have what it takes to be the perfect volunteer. Take a look at these volunteer opportunities and please consider helping to make NOAH magic!

Volunteer Sign Up Form*

*Interested volunteers should be pre-registered conference attendees BEFORE signing up!

Volunteer Opportunities

Jump to:
Pre-Conference ~ Conference ~ Preschool (Flamingos) ~ Grades 1-6 (Pelicans) ~ Grades 7-9 (Manatees) ~ Grades 10-12 (Alligators) ~ Teen Room ~ Social Activity Leads

Pre Conference Volunteer Opportunities

  • Greeter
    • NOAH greeters welcome conference attendees and point them in the right direction. Volunteer greeters should be outgoing types. The greeter’s job is to smooth the way for those who have been traveling and may need a little help navigating in a strange environment.
  • Check-in
    • Conference attendee check in volunteers distribute conference folders to attendees. This is a great way to see lots of people as they arrive for the conference!
  • Packet Assembly
    • With supervision, volunteers will prepare conference attendee packets, including assembling name badges and conference folders. This clerical work requires willingness to follow instructions, attention to detail and teamwork. 
  • Vendor/Exhibitor Assistance

Conference Volunteer Opportunities

  • Session Moderator
    • Each conference session needs a person to ensure things move smoothly. Session moderators introduce and thank the presenter, distribute and collect session evaluations, record the number of people attending the session. Session moderators will be asked to attend a short training phone conference and pick up and drop off materials at the volunteer table.
  • Information Station
  • Volunteer Table
    • Volunteer table staff will help the NOAH volunteer coordinator in two-hours shifts from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.
  • Silent Auction
    • Silent auction volunteers accept, catalog and prepare donated items for display at various times on Thursday and Friday. We also need volunteers to set up the silent auction on Saturday late afternoon and evening and to help when the auction closes around between 9:30 PM and 11:00 PM on Saturday evening.
  • Raffle Ticket Sales
    • Raffle volunteers sell tickets during lunch on Friday & Saturday, and during the Saturday evening reception from 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
  • Volunteer Videographer
  • Live Stream Volunteer
  • Canvas Paint Volunteer
  • Adult Escape Room Volunteer (Friday late morning)
  • Young Adult Escape Room Volunteer (late Thursday evening)

Preschool Volunteer Opportunities (Flamingos)

  • Set Up (Thursday Afternoon)
  • Tear Down (Saturday, Late Afternoon)
  • Check In (Friday, Saturday Morning)
    • Volunteers will assist with check in from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Help will include confirming paperwork and escorting children to their assigned rooms.
  • Check Out (Friday, Saturday Afternoon)
    • Volunteers will assist with check out from 3:00 – 3:30 PM.
  • Preschool Program Flamingo Chick Minders
    • Child caregiver – 18+, early childhood experience required
    • Preschool Program Flamingo Chick Minders will care for NOAH preschoolers. Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, they will participate in programming, engage, guide and ensure the safety of children taking part in conference activities.

Grades 1-6 Volunteer Opportunities (Pelicans)

*Volunteers who signup and follow through with the commitment of volunteering for both Friday and Saturday will be eligible for reimbursement of their conference registration fee.

  • Team Leader* (Friday, Saturday)
    • Age 21+
    • Team leaders will volunteer with one  group of children throughout the entire kids’ conference. Attendees will be divided into three groups consisting of two grades per group, based on which grade the child will be entering in the Fall.  Group leaders will supervise assistant team leaders and JLs while participating in programming as children rotate through  activities in various spaces during the Kids’ conference. They will supervise, coordinate, and ensure the safety of  groups and assistant team leaders. Team leads  will manage and monitor children and staff and respond to incidents, problems or accidents.  They will  follow the direction of the  Program Coordinator sharing all necessary information on incidents, problems or accidents.  Leaders may, with materials provided, facilitate short activities with their teams during  the  day. Group leaders require a significant commitment of time Friday and Saturday from 8:15 AM – 3:30 PM. Group Leaders will also participate in Thursday evenings team  orientation as well as the  welcome session with parents.  
  • Assistant Team Leader* (Friday, Saturday)
    • High school graduate at least 18 years of age
    • Assistant Team Leaders will be scheduled to participate with one  group of children throughout the entire kids’ conference. Attendees will be divided into three groups consisting of two grades per group, based on which grade the child will be entering in the Fall.  Groups will rotate through a number of activities in various spaces during the Kids’ conference.  Assistant team leads will participate in programming, engage, guide and  ensure the safety of children taking part in conference activities.  Assistant group leads will  follow the direction of the Group Leads and Program Coordinator.  Assistant team leads require a significant commitment of time Friday and Saturday from 8:15 AM – 3:30 PM. Assistant group leaders will attend Thursday evenings team  orientation.
  • Junior Leader* (Friday, Saturday)
    • High school students 15 years of age or older, eligible to work with participants ages 6-12
    • JLs will usually be scheduled with one  group of children throughout the entire kids’ conference. Attendees will be divided into three groups consisting of two grades per group, based on which grade the child will be entering in the Fall.  Groups will rotate through a number of activities in various spaces during the Kids’ conference. JLs will actively participate in all programming with the group.  Preferences will be given to JLs  that are able to commit to volunteering on  Friday and Saturday from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.  JLs will attend Thursday evenings team orientation.
  • 5-6 Grade Off-site Lunch Chaperone (Saturday)
    • Supervise a group of Blue Pelicans (5th-6th graders) at off-site lunch.
  • Check In (Friday, Saturday Morning)
    • Volunteers will assist with check in from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Help will include confirming paperwork and escorting children to their assigned rooms.
  • Check Out (Friday, Saturday Afternoon)
    • Volunteers will assist with check out from 3:00 – 3:30 PM.
  • O&M Specialist
  • Dermatologist
  • Science Program Volunteer (Friday 3:30 – 6:00 pm – GROSS OUT Program)
    • Assist with the GROSS OUT science program Friday evening.
  • Art volunteer
    • Assist with art activities.

Grades 7-9 Volunteer Opportunities (Manatees)

*Volunteers who signup and follow through with the commitment of volunteering one day will be eligible for reimbursement of $90 of your conference registration fee. If you work both days you would be eligible for full conference fee reimbursement.

  • Team Leader* (Friday & Saturday)
    • Age 21+
    • Team leaders will volunteer with one  group of children throughout the entire kids’ conference. Attendees will be divided into three groups consisting of two grades per group, based on which grade the child will be entering in the Fall.  Group leaders will supervise assistant team leaders while participating in programming as children rotate through  activities in various spaces during the Kids’ conference. They will supervise, coordinate, and ensure the safety of  groups and assistant team leaders. Team leads  will manage and monitor children and staff and respond to incidents, problems or accidents.  They will  follow the direction of the Program Coordinator sharing all necessary information on incidents, problems or accidents.  Leaders may, with materials provided, facilitate short activities with their teams during  the  day. Group leaders require a significant commitment of time Friday and Saturday from 8:15 AM – 3:30 PM. Group Leaders will also participate in Thursday evenings team  orientation as well as the  welcome session with parents.  
  • Team Leader – Friday *
    • Age 21+
    • Team leaders will volunteer with one  group of children throughout the entire kids’ conference. Attendees will be divided into three groups consisting of two grades per group, based on which grade the child will be entering in the Fall.  Group leaders will supervise assistant team leaders while participating in programming as children rotate through  activities in various spaces during the Kids’ conference. They will supervise, coordinate, and ensure the safety of  groups and assistant team leaders. Team leads  will manage and monitor children and staff and respond to incidents, problems or accidents.  They will  follow the direction of the Program Coordinator sharing all necessary information on incidents, problems or accidents.  Leaders may, with materials provided, facilitate short activities with their teams during  the  day.
  • Team Leader – Saturday*
    • Age 21+
    • Team leaders will volunteer with one  group of children throughout the entire kids’ conference. Attendees will be divided into three groups consisting of two grades per group, based on which grade the child will be entering in the Fall.  Group leaders will supervise assistant team leaders while participating in programming as children rotate through  activities in various spaces during the Kids’ conference. They will supervise, coordinate, and ensure the safety of  groups and assistant team leaders. Team leads  will manage and monitor children and staff and respond to incidents, problems or accidents.  They will  follow the direction of the Program Coordinator sharing all necessary information on incidents, problems or accidents.  Leaders may, with materials provided, facilitate short activities with their teams during  the  day.
  • T-Shirt Pick-up/check in (Thursday 5:30 – 7:00 pm)
    • Assist with handing out materials and t-shirts.
  • Escape Room Volunteer Setup (Thursday 3:00 – 5:00 pm)
    • Assist with setting up for the Manatees’ Escape Room at the conference hotel.
  • Escape Room Volunteer Setup (Thursday 5:00 – 7:00 pm)
    • Assist with setting up for the Manatees’ Escape Room at the conference hotel.
  • Escape Room Volunteer Break Down (Friday 3:15 – 4:15 pm)
    • Assist with breaking down the Manatees’ Escape Room at the conference hotel.
  • Escape Room Volunteer (Friday 11:45 am – 3:00 pm)
    • Help run and re-set escape rooms.
  • Disney Springs Volunteer – O&M Trip to T-Rex – Friday (8:30 am – 12pm)
    • Team leaders for this trip will reinforce O&M skills with students in their group as they travel to Disney springs for a tour and lunch at Rainforest Cafe or T-Rex. O&M skills will be introduced prior to departure by certified O&M specialists (volunteers do not need to be COMS). Each volunteer will be responsible for 5 students. Volunteers’ lunch at the restaurants will be provided.
  • Disney Springs All Day Volunteer – Saturday – Scavenger Hunt & Bowling (8:30am – 3:15pm)
    • Team leaders will lead their team of 5 students on a scavenger hunt activity in Disney Springs using the Goose Chase app. Volunteers should download the free Goose Chase app in advance. A brief introduction to using the app will be provided Saturday morning prior to departing with your team. You will be assigned a group at Splitsville in Disney Springs for an afternoon of bowling. Lunch at Splitsville will be provided.
  • O&M Specialist
    • Certified O&M specialist (volunteers do not need to be COMS)
    • Introduce O&M skills prior to departure for Disney Springs trip to T-Rex.

Grades 10-12 Volunteer Opportunities (Alligators)

*Volunteers who signup and follow through with the commitment of volunteering one day will be eligible for reimbursement of $90 of your conference registration fee. If you work both days you would be eligible for full conference fee reimbursement.

  • Team Leader* (Friday & Saturday)
    • Age 21+
    • Team leaders will volunteer with one  group of children throughout the entire kids’ conference. Attendees will be divided into three groups consisting of two grades per group, based on which grade the child will be entering in the Fall.  Group leaders will supervise assistant team leaders while participating in programming as children rotate through  activities in various spaces during the Kids’ conference. They will supervise, coordinate, and ensure the safety of  groups and assistant team leaders. Team leads  will manage and monitor children and staff and respond to incidents, problems or accidents.  They will  follow the direction of the Program Coordinator sharing all necessary information on incidents, problems or accidents.  Leaders may, with materials provided, facilitate short activities with their teams during  the  day. Group leaders require a significant commitment of time Friday and Saturday from 8:15 AM – 3:30 PM. Group Leaders will also participate in Thursday evenings team  orientation as well as the  welcome session with parents. 
  • Team Leader – Friday *
    • Age 21+
    • Team leaders will volunteer with one  group of children throughout the entire kids’ conference. Attendees will be divided into three groups consisting of two grades per group, based on which grade the child will be entering in the Fall.  Group leaders will supervise assistant team leaders while participating in programming as children rotate through  activities in various spaces during the Kids’ conference. They will supervise, coordinate, and ensure the safety of  groups and assistant team leaders. Team leads  will manage and monitor children and staff and respond to incidents, problems or accidents.  They will  follow the direction of the Program Coordinator sharing all necessary information on incidents, problems or accidents.  Leaders may, with materials provided, facilitate short activities with their teams during  the  day. Group Leaders will also participate in Thursday evenings team  orientation as well as the  welcome session with parents. 
  • Team Leader – Saturday*
    • Age 21+
    • Team leaders will volunteer with one  group of children throughout the entire kids’ conference. Attendees will be divided into three groups consisting of two grades per group, based on which grade the child will be entering in the Fall.  Group leaders will supervise assistant team leaders while participating in programming as children rotate through  activities in various spaces during the Kids’ conference. They will supervise, coordinate, and ensure the safety of  groups and assistant team leaders. Team leads  will manage and monitor children and staff and respond to incidents, problems or accidents.  They will  follow the direction of the Program Coordinator sharing all necessary information on incidents, problems or accidents.  Leaders may, with materials provided, facilitate short activities with their teams during  the  day. Group Leaders will also participate in Thursday evenings team  orientation as well as the  welcome session with parents. 
  • T-Shirt Pick-up/check in (Thursday 5:30 – 7:00 pm)
    • Assist with handing out materials and t-shirts.
  • Escape Room Volunteer Setup (Thursday 3:00 – 5:00 pm)
    • Assist with setting up for the Manatees’ Escape Room at the conference hotel.
  • Escape Room Volunteer Setup (Thursday 5:00 – 7:00 pm)
    • Assist with setting up for the Manatees’ Escape Room at the conference hotel.
  • Escape Room Volunteer Break Down (Friday 3:15 – 4:15 pm)
    • Assist with breaking down the Manatees’ Escape Room at the conference hotel.
  • Escape Room Volunteer (Friday 11:45 am – 3:00 pm)
    • Help run and re-set escape rooms.
  • Disney Springs Volunteer – O&M Trip to T-Rex – Friday (8:30 am – 12pm)
    • Team leaders for this trip will reinforce O&M skills with students in their group as they travel to Disney springs for a tour and lunch at Rainforest Cafe or T-Rex. O&M skills will be introduced prior to departure by certified O&M specialists (volunteers do not need to be COMS). Each volunteer will be responsible for 5 students. Volunteers’ lunch at the restaurants will be provided.
  • Disney Springs All Day Volunteer – Saturday – Scavenger Hunt & Bowling (8:30am – 3:15pm)
    • Team leaders will lead their team of 5 students on a scavenger hunt activity in Disney Springs using the Goose Chase app. Volunteers should download the free Goose Chase app in advance. A brief introduction to using the app will be provided Saturday morning prior to departing with your team. You will be assigned a group at Splitsville in Disney Springs for an afternoon of bowling. Lunch at Splitsville will be provided.
  • O&M Specialist
    • Certified O&M specialist (volunteers do not need to be COMS)
    • Introduce O&M skills prior to departure for Disney Springs trip to T-Rex.

Teen Room Volunteer Opportunities

  • Teen Room Coordinator
    • The teen room coordinator will work with conference staff to create an inviting and safe teen hangout space. The teen room coordinator will monitor the room with help from teen room chaperones.
  • Teen Room Chaperone Thursday evening (9pm – midnight)
    • Teen room chaperones will assist the teen room coordinator to monitor the teen room to ensure that teens have a safe place to gather apart from the rest of the conference. 
  • Teen Room Chaperone Friday evening (9pm – midnight)
    • Teen room chaperones will assist the teen room coordinator to monitor the teen room to ensure that teens have a safe place to gather apart from the rest of the conference. 
  • Teen Room Chaperone Saturday evening (10pm (after NOAH party) – midnight)
    • Teen room chaperones will assist the teen room coordinator to monitor the teen room to ensure that teens have a safe place to gather apart from the rest of the conference. 

Social Activity Leads

We love our social leads. In order to sign up to lead a tour, you must be a pre-paid registrant for that tour.

Excursion Leads

  • Kennedy Space Center (Thursday)
  • Disney Springs Meet up and Self Guided Scavenger Hunt (Thursday)
  • ICON Park Outing (Friday)
  • Comedy Night Volunteer (Friday 9:30 pm- 11:00 pm)

NOAH Connections Meet-Ups

  • Point Person for NOAH Connections Group of Choice