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Volunteer Opportunities

2026 Conference and Show

Education Monitors

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 [email protected] 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.
Other Opportunities

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.
Mission & Vision

The National Auction Association serves auction professionals by providing services built on four cornerstones: Advocacy, Community, Education, and Promotions.

Our vision is to be the unified voice of the auction profession, championing the interests of auctioneers everywhere.

Values Statement

We intentionally welcome all auction professionals. We do this without adherence to any social, religious, and/or political affiliation or creed.

We endeavor to foster a climate of purposeful inclusion, an environment where all can feel safe, valued, cared for, and given an opportunity to form meaningful connections with each other.

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