Middle School Quality Initiative

Thank you for your interest in signing up to judge MSQI tournaments, without you, we would not have our prior debate tournaments. Learn more about MSQI. Thank you once again for supporting New York City Department of Education efforts to expand the number of middle schools that prepare students for college and career success, and NYC Urban Debate League mission that all schools and all students should have access to debate.

Volunteer Opportunities Description

(1) Judges. Experience is required. Training and guidelines will be provided.

(2) Spanish-Bilingual Judges. Spanish fluency is required. Training and guidelines will be provided.

(3) Tabroom. Help in Tabroom to operate the Tabroom.com. For training and long term commitment, please email us at info@debate.nyc.

(4) Any other interests? Please do not hesitate to contact us at info@debate.nyc!

Requirements

• At least be a Junior in High School

• Have a Tabroom account, Tabroom Sign Up

• Previously judge 5 NYC Urban Debate League Public Forum Debate Tournaments

About Volunteering

• Breakfast and Lunch would be provided.

• Arrive by 8:30 am to register for Round 1.

• Bring papers, pen, and timekeeping devices (e.g., phone, stopwatch, timer, etc.) for debates.

• Training and a rundown on the day of the tournament will be provided.

• Lastly, we will add you to our newsletter, and invite you to our meetings, special events, and more!

If you have any ideas - sponsorships, in-kind donations, hosting a debate at your company, please let us know at info@debate.nyc!