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At a Glance  Volunteer
Volunteer Benefits and Tasks
Why volunteer at ISTE 2012?
- Join the nearly 1,000 volunteers who drive the success of the conference
- Meet new friends and further your professional network
- Enjoy special volunteer-only activities
- Receive a free T-shirt!
What to know about volunteering?
- You'll assist us with one (or more) 3-hour shifts
- Choose your area of interest (see tasks below)
- We'll ask for your schedule preference
- Volunteers qualify for a conference discount (equals Super Early Bird rate, up to the conference)
General Volunteer Skills
- Friendly and outgoing
- Comfortable with public interaction
- Quick learner
- Sitting, standing, moving, flexible
- Fun loving!
| Volunteer Teams |
Volunteer Task Interests |
Special Skills |
| Info & Traffic Jedi (Ask Me) |
Ask Me and Information Stations |
Comfortable with busy public interaction in a high traffic location; quick learner; friendly and helpful orientation |
| Transportation Greeters |
Comfortable outside near buses and transportation; comfortable with high traffic and public interaction |
| Program Sessions Assistance |
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) |
Assist Program Session chairs and presenters within specific content areas |
| Model Lessons |
| Poster Sessions |
| Student Showcase |
| Relations and Event Assistance |
Conference Relations and Hosts |
Greet press and assist ISTE staff and public relations firm, with hosting the Press Room. Assist ISTE staff in the association booth and surrounding activities |
| Pre-Conference Bag Stuffing (Friday Morning) |
Involves standing, stuffing, and shifting bags around. Must be available Friday AM before conference |
| Conference Events |
Comfortable with busy public interaction in a high traffic location; quick learner; friendly and helpful orientation. Set the seats with sponsor-related materials for keynote and general sessions |
| Member Events |
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| Tech Ninja (Technical) |
Doctor Is In and BYOD Technical Support |
Experience in troubleshooting both Mac OS and Win OS, plus handheld devices. Tech Ninja (Dr. Is In) answer attendees' technical questions; Presenters' World provide in-room technical and non-technical assistance for presenters. Previous presenting experience a plus. Tech Ninja (BYOD Support) provides technical assistance for BYOD sessions |
| Presenters' World |
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ISTE 2012 Important Dates
October 3, 2011
Registration opens
October 5, 2011
Call for participation closes
November 2, 2011
Housing reservations open
February 15, 2012
Program online, add workshops and tours
March 31, 2012
Super Early-Bird registration deadline
April 11, 2012
Housing cancellation deadline, no fee
May 1, 2012
Early-Bird registration deadline
June 6, 2012
Online housing reservations close
June 8, 2012
Mail registrations close
June 18, 2012
Web/phone/fax registrations close
June 18, 2012
Deadline for cancellations (accepted in writing)
June 23–27, 2012
Onsite registration at San Diego Convention Center
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June 24–27, 2012 
