Volunteer
Teamwork! Photo by Hannah Busing on Unsplash
We need you!
The OBOB experience is made possible by volunteers! Here are some things to know about volunteering:
Seeing OBOB from the inside out is fun!
You do not need to have read the books to moderate.
You cannot moderate your child's battle, but you can be a Zoom Facilitator and timekeeper for it; we’ll help schedule so you can see your child’s battles.
VOLUNTEER "Binder"
All the resources you need at your fingertips, from scripts, to scoresheets, to detailed Battle Guidelines!
VOLUNTEER TRAINING Slideshow
Get an overview of the Moderator and Zoom Faciliator roles for virtual OBOB battles!
Includes step-by-step instructions for Zoom specifics like sharing your screen, creating and managing Breakout Rooms, and transfering Zoom host role
Watch the training recording
View the recorded Zoom Volunteer Training session from February 6, 2022. Still applicable this year!
Battle moderator
Reads the questions, determines acceptability of responses per OBOB rules, documents answers given.
Zoom facilitator/Scorekeeper
Scores the battle, keeps time for the moderator, and assists with Zoom logistics.