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Volunteer Teams
Volunteer Teams
Please reference the Gathering Program when signing up for shifts. We hope that our volunteers are able to engage in the Gathering in ways that feel purposeful to them.
MEDIA TEAM
MEDIA TEAM
Team Lead: TBD
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Ubuntu Repository Recording Booth
Each shift is a 3.5 hour commitment in Wells Hall in the recording studio.
Provided Training: Volunteers will be provided with a training guide as well as in person support prior to and during their shift.
Monday September 25, 2023
10:00 am - 1:30 pm [2 shifts available]
1:00pm - 4:30 pm [2 shifts available]
Tuesday September 26, 2023
10:00 am - 1:30 pm [2 shifts available]
1:00pm - 4:30 pm [2 shifts available]
Thursday September 28, 2023
10:00 am - 1:30 pm [2 shifts available]
1:00pm - 4:30 pm [2 shifts available]
Media Team Member
Photographer
We are looking for individuals with previous experience photographing events to help us capture The Gathering. Please sign up to cover a specific event or to volunteer your time when your schedule allows.
Ideally you have your own equipment and will be available and able to edit photos after The Gathering concludes
Communications & Press
We are looking for individuals to work with the Press and the Public before, during, and after The Gathering. This will include:
Working with the organizing team to draft and distribute press advisories and releases
Coordinate with photographers to ensure needed images are captured
Serve as a support person for folks that are planning on talking to members of the press
PARTICIPANT SUPPORT
PARTICIPANT SUPPORT
Team Lead: TBD
Delegate Check- in Desk
Each shift is a 3.5 hour commitment at either the Graduate Hotel [address] or the MSU International Center.
Provided Training: Volunteers will be provided with a check-in guide as well as in person support prior to and during their shift.
Monday September 25, 2023
2:00 pm - 5:30 pm [2 shifts available]
Tuesday September 26, 2023
11:00 pm - 2:30 pm [1 shifts available]
2:00 pm - 5:30 pm [1 shifts available]
Listening Ears
In response to feedback from previous programing as well as requests in preparation for this Gathering, we would like to have folks attend sessions (listening ears) and hold "office hours" to provide space and support to participants.
As a Listening Ear you will be at The Gathering to hold "Listening Works" style space. You are not expected to be a counselor or handle a crisis.
Training: We ask that these folks provide examples of relevant experience (professional or personal). As a team we will be here to support you! Team meetings, guides, and during shift support will all be provided
Monday September 25, 2023
Welcome Lunch 1:00pm - 3:00pm [5 shifts available]
Lobby Hours 6:00pm - 8:00pm [2 shifts available]
Tuesday September 26, 2023
In Session Support 8:30am - 10:00 [2 shifts available]
In Session Support 10:00am - 12:30 [7 shifts available]
In Session Support 1:30pm - 4:30pm [2 shifts available]
Thursday September 28, 2023
In Session Support 8:30am - 10:00 [2 shifts available]
Lobby Hours 2:30pm - 5:30pm [2 shifts available]
Activities & Guides
Activities & Guides
Team Lead: TBD
Nature Walk Guide
A group will meet at the MSU Tower to begin their walk along the Red Cedar River. We are looking for an individual to lead the group which entails ensuring the group stays together and safe!
Monday September 25, 2023
Please sign up for an hour time commitment for any window of time that your schedule will allow! Thank you for volunteering!
Thursday September 29, 2023
3:00-4:00pm [2 shifts available]
4:00- 5:00pm [2 shifts available]
Lansing State Capitol Tour
A group will meet at The Graduate Hotel and take a University bus to the Lansing Capitol for a guided tour. We are looking for two people to go with the group and make sure that they stay together and safe.
Monday September 25, 2023
Tour #1 (Capitol Tour) Meet at the Graduate @ 8:20am, Tour 9-10am, Return by 10:45am
Tour #2 (Capitol and Museum Tours) Meet at the Graduate @ 1:00pm, Tour 1:30-4:00, Return by 4:30pm
Logistics Team
Logistics Team
Team Lead: TBD
Logistics Team Member
We are looking for a team of folks that can be available for a window of time to help wherever may be needed. This may look like:
Supplies runs
Local transportation of a delegate
Filling in for absent volunteers
Setting up spaces (moving chairs, checking tech is working, etc.)
Provided Training & Requirements: The ideal person is flexible, resourceful and a team- player with access to their own vehicle.
Please indicate your availability on the sign form, thank you!
Drivers
We are looking for individuals to drive University Vehicles to and from various events throughout the week.
Provided Training & Requirements: You must be licensed to drive in the United States. Please note, you will be required to register with MSU Transportation. We will be happy to assist you in doing so.
Monday September 25, 2023
Driving to and from the Lansing State Capitol
Drop Off 9:00am // Pick Up 11:00am
Drop Off 1:30pm // Pick Up 4:30pm
On Call
Volunteer for any time slot throughout the week to be on call to pick up and drop off delegates. Driving will be limited to the East Lansing/Lansing area.
Please Contact The Ubuntu Dialogues Gathering Team with Questions:
Please Contact The Ubuntu Dialogues Gathering Team with Questions:
Regarding: conference program, registration, volunteering, accommodations, general inquiries
Halla Jones, Ubuntu Dialogues Project Coordinator || jonesha6@msu.edu
Regarding: Institute for Ubuntu Thought and Practice Inquiries, past participant records
Upenyu Majee, Inaugural Director of the Institute of Ubuntu Thought and Practice || majeeupe@msu.edu
Regarding: Stellenbosch Delegation Inquiries
Marietjie Oleofson, Project Manager: Ubuntu Dialogues Project || hmoelofsen@sun.ac.za
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