SOT’s Continuing Education (CE) courses are a great resource for students and postdocs to obtain valuable information beyond what may be available through their scholastic programs, presented in a dynamic setting by world-renowned speakers who are experts in their fields. All students and postdocs are encouraged not only to attend, but also to volunteer to assist with the courses on-site in San Antonio on Sunday, March 10. Student volunteers assist the CE Committee and SOT staff by checking in attendees, distributing the course books, and making sure the course runs smoothly overall. As volunteers, you will not only see the behind-the-scenes work that goes into a course and have personalized access to these prestigious presenters, but also get to attend for FREE! Volunteers also will have an opportunity to network with the speakers and the CE Committee over lunch.
Volunteers are taken on a first-come, first-served basis and may be asked to assist with two courses (one morning and one afternoon). Two to three volunteers are needed for each course. Additionally, two “floaters” are needed, for the morning and afternoon courses, who will coordinate with other volunteers to ensure they arrive to the course rooms on time, distribute supplies as needed from the CE information booths to the course rooms, and assist SOT staff as needed. Volunteer responsibilities include attendance at an orientation meeting and preparation of some materials Saturday afternoon (March 9) before the Sunday courses (March 10). This opportunity is available to any student or postdoc who is already registered to attend the 2013 SOT Annual Meeting.
If you are interested in signing up as a CE course volunteer, please contact Gayathri Chadalapaka, Hanan Ghantous, or SOT Headquarters. Please review the list of courses on the 2013 SOT Annual Meeting website and specify your top three choices. Preferences for courses will be taken into consideration as much as possible but are not guaranteed. If you prefer to be a floater volunteer, please specify that in your message.