NAMA Members who register for the full conference and would like to be more involved with its execution are invited to serve as conference volunteers. Volunteers will receive a $100 rebate on their conference registration fee, upon completion of your assignment, after the conference.
What’s the process to become a volunteer?
Review the volunteer roles (below), and consider which one(s) you'd like to play.
Complete and submit the conference volunteer application (below)
The volunteer manager will follow up with you.
Attend the conference volunteer orientation on March 21 at 5 PM Pacific (online).
In the weeks leading up to the conference, you'll be prompted to review and finalize the volunteer schedule.
Arrive at the conference early to check in as a volunteer and receive in-person volunteer trainings as needed.
How much time is required?
During the conference, volunteers should expect to devote approximately 4 to 12 hours.
What skills are required?
In addition to effective verbal communication skills, the ability to adapt to schedule changes is helpful. Leadership skills can also be helpful, as volunteers often serve as guides who direct the flow of traffic during the conference. We believe every NAMA Member already has the sufficient skills to volunteer. If any additional skills are needed, then we can train you.
What are the benefits of volunteering?
Use your skills to help execute a safe and worthwhile Ayurvedic conference.
Receive a $100 rebate.
Connect more with Ayurvedic leaders, speakers, staff, and fellow volunteers.
Exercise your leadership skills.
What volunteer roles are available?
Registration Monitor: Help register/check in attendees and answer basic questions about the conference. This role is performed before and after sessions, never during.
Session Monitor: Arrive at the session 30 minutes early to inform the presenter that you'll be monitoring their session by doing the following:
Keep track of time to ensure that the session does not go overtime.
Take responsibility for the laptop assigned to the session.
Respond to any needs that may arise during the session and serve as a liaison between the session room and the hotel management.
Meal Monitor: Check badges at the lunch/dinner entrance to ensure that only registered attendees enter the meal space. In other words, be a sattvic bouncer.
Videographer Assistant: Arrive at your session 15 minutes early to set up the recorder and record the session. You'll be trained prior to the conference to use the recorder. No previous experience is necessary.
Floater: Assist the volunteer manager in ensuring that all volunteer needs are met and be available to fulfill any volunteer needs that arise.
Sponsors & Exhibitors Assistant: Work directly with the Sponsors & Exhibitors manager to support the conference sponsors and exhibitors.