Exhibition Volunteers Exhibition Volunteers will assist in a variety of roles on-site at the exhibition, including: crowd management, visitor registration, virtual reality tent support, and logistics support. All volunteer shifts are a minimum of five hours. No special skillsets are required for any of the positions, however volunteers working on “Load-in” and “Load-out” days must be comfortable lifting 50 pounds, as the role will involve a lot of physical effort. Panel Discussion Volunteers Panel Discussion Volunteers will provide guest service and logistics support throughout these special events. Volunteer roles are: USHER – Help direct guests to seats, hand out programs, assist with Q&A microphones, pick up programs after event REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN – Use iPad to check-in/register guests for reception & panel discussion GREETER/FRONT DOOR – Help direct guests to appropriate event location (reception/auditorium), answer questions RECEPTION – Help set up tables/furniture for reception, pack down reception materials All volunteers must be at least 18 on the day they volunteer for the exhibition. There is no upper age limit to participate, however you should be comfortable being on your feet, potentially in inclement weather, while on site. Disclaimer: To ensure the safety of all visitors to the exhibition, DoctorsWithout Borders will conduct background checks as required. Rewards Doctors Without Borders recognizes the significant value that volunteers contribute to the event, particularly those that complete multiple shifts. As a thank you to our most dedicated volunteers, we will offer the following rewards to volunteers based on the number of shifts served: One Shift: Forced From Home T-Shirt Two Shifts: Free lunch (if both shifts are served on the same day) Three Shifts: Google Cardboard Virtual Reality Headset Four Shifts: Forced From Home Tote Bag Five Shifts: Surprise Gift Please note that all rewards will be distributed at the exhibition site only. How to Apply The Washington DC Exhibit will be from September 30th to October 10th. To register as a volunteer and sign up for shifts, please visit http://www.forcedfromhome.com/volunteer/ PLEASE REGISTER ON THE WEBSITE BEFORE SIGNING UP ON THE APO SITE