Volunteer Task List

This lists all of the various types of Volunteer Tasks that need doing. Click on a Task Title to see more details, including a list of the days and times when this Task is needed to be staffed.
Title Description Reports To
Ask Me Desk

Serves as the general information booth for the convention. Normally assigned to Local volunteers who have knowledge of local transportation, local activities, and good knowledge of the convention program. Required throughout convention

 Convention Vice Chair
Auction Bag Check

Operate the bag check table for the Silent Auction room. Take in bags of individuals entering the room, secure the bags and restore bags to their owners when they depart. Convention committee will provide secure space for storage and materials necessary to complete check service.

 Convention Security
Clinic Assistance

Help in making sure clinic rooms are properly set up for the clinic to be presented and that the room is ready for the clinician. May include some effort with simple AV hookup. May include service in Clinic Office checking clinic materials in and out for clinician use and operation of copy machine. Physical ability to move tables and chairs and some moderate ability with AV equipment hook up ( training to be provided for convention specific equipment)

 Clinics Chair
Company Store

General assistance in setting up and maintaining store stock on display.

NMRA Staff
Contest Bag Check

Operate the bag check table for the contest room. Take in bags of individuals entering the room, secure the bags and restore bags to their owners when they depart. Convention committee will provide secure space for storage and materials necessary to complete check service.

 Convention Security
Non-Rail Room Host

General assistance to non-rail attendees and maintaining the room in good order. Required throughout the convention.

 Non-Rail Activities Chair
Registration Desk

Distribution of registration packets to early registrants. Requires administrative skills and sufficient physical ability to handle assembly of registration materials. (Normally first three days of convention)

 Registrar
Tour Dispatch

Assist in organizing attendees participating in tours for effective bus loading. Requires people skills for dealing with attendee questions. Actual ticket sales handled by Convention Office. Required throughout convention.

 Outside Activities Chair
Volunteer Desk

Coordinate volunteer assignments in real time and continued recruiting of volunteers. Requires good "people" skills and the ability to maintain assignment schedules. (Continuous throughout convention)

 Volunteer Coordinator