Volunteer Opportunities

Click Here to Sign Up as an Education Monitor

The responsibilities of an Education Monitor typically include:

• Arrive 10 minutes early to meet the presenter and prepare the room.
• At the start, share housekeeping remarks from the binder, including CE check-in instructions.
• Introduce the presenter(s) using the C&S app (or briefly if no bio is available) or allow them to introduce themselves.
• Manage the microphone for audience questions.
• During the session, take a headcount and note any feedback or questions in the binder form.
• At the end, thank the speaker(s), check in CE attendees using the app, and leave the binder in the room.

Sign-Up Instructions

• Review the sessions below and select any that you'd like to monitor.
• If you can select the session, then it still needs a volunteer - please sign up!
• If you can no longer attend, swap with someone or remove your name and email education@auctioneers.org as soon as possible.

Important Notes

• Once C&S begins on July 15, this sign-up will not be monitored.
• If you cannot attend, notify us at least 2 hours in advance (if possible) and/or find a replacement and email us their name.

Mandatory Training

• Virtual training: Wednesday, July 7 at 12 PM EST
• Duration: 30 minutes
• Covers: Session Q&A moderation, CE check-in (using the C&S app), and key day-of instructions.
• If you're unable to attend at this time & day, please view the recording beforehand.

View available slots and sign up for any of the opportunities HERE. 

• Opening Day Crowd Control
  • Responsibilities may include: 
    • Greet attendees and help direct them to the registration desk in The Block.
• Welcome Fiesta Set-Up, Ticket Takers & Crowd Control
  • Support NAA Staff as needed with set-up for the Welcome Fiesta, which begins at 6 PM. 
  • Responsibilities may include:
    • Keeping attendees out of the expo hall or greeting them when doors open. 
    • Moving/lifting furniture or materials.
    • Helping answer one-off event-related questions.
    • Changing table linens and/or tidying in the expo hall
    • Checking credentials and guiding those who have questions about tickets or admission. 
    • Alerting the NAA Staff to any concerns. 
• State Photos Set-Up And Execution Support
  • Responsibilities may include: 
    • Carrying and arranging State Association flags.
    • Setting up defined areas for groups to wait.
    • Rearranging pre-existing furniture.
    • Keeping attendees out of the area or directing groups as needed.
    • Helping to keep timing on track and informing state leaders of any changes.
• Children's Auction Support
  • Responsibilities may include: 
    • Support setting out the auction items.
    • Helping kids look through auction items to pick the one they want to sell, helping kids wait in line to sell next, help pack up leftover items.
• Main Events Ticket Takers + Crowd Control 
  • Responsibilities may include: 
    • Checking attendee credentials and guiding those who don't have tickets.
    • Assist attendees in finding their seats.
    • Keep attendee traffic moving and direct people to other locations, if needed.
• NAF & NextGen Lounge Booth Representative
  • Responsibilities may include: 
    • Answering questions about the Foundation and Legacy Youth Scholarship Committee
    • Encouraging interested youth to apply for scholarships
    • Encouraging members to donate and demonstrating how to do so.
    • Prompting people to look through the virtual museum kiosk
• CAI Booth Representative
  • Responsibilities may include: 
    • Answering questions about the CAI program, experience, or application process.
    • Encouraging those interested to complete a pre-application to attend.