VOLUNTEERS
Please check out the following information if you are interested in volunteering for the 2024 State Large Group Contest at Dubuque Senior High School on Saturday, February 3. We are in need of more than 100 adult volunteers to assist on contest day - so WE NEED YOU!
If you have questions about volunteering for State Large Group, please contact Greg Ernzen, Speech Coach and Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected]
If you have questions about volunteering for State Large Group, please contact Greg Ernzen, Speech Coach and Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Room Chairperson
Room Timer
Welcome Booth
Cafeteria/Concessions
Hall Monitor/Directions
Parking/Shuttle
- Manages the performance center
- Announces performers
- Assists judges in ensuring performances running smoothly throughout the day
- Contacts the office with any questions/concerns
- Delivers ballots to the tab room
Room Timer
- Times all performances inside a center
Welcome Booth
- Greeting all visitors
- Sells programs and takes entrance donations
- Provides directions/assistance to guests
Cafeteria/Concessions
- Helps serve food and/or handles money in the cafeteria/concession stand
Hall Monitor/Directions
- Oversight in hallways to keep noise down
- Provides directions/assistance to guests
Parking/Shuttle
- Assists bus drivers and other school personnel from satellite parking locations
VOLUNTEER SHIFTS
- Morning (7:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
- Mid-day (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
- Afternoon (12:00 - 5:30 PM)
- Morning & Afternoon (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
- Custom (if these times don't work, you can build your own time on our volunteer form)
ROOM CHAIRPERSONS
If you are interested in serving as a Room Chairperson, you will need to attend ONE brief training meeting prior to the day of contest. At this meeting, Room Chairs will receive specific instructions from Greg Ernzen, Speech Coach and Volunteer Coordinator. Room Chairs have a pivotal role in ensuring contest day runs smoothly, so we appreciate your willingness to serve in this area - WE NEED STRONG ROOM CHAIRS TO help contest work!
Training Session #1: Thursday, January 18 (6:00 - 6:30 PM) *Large Group Showcase Performance Night
Training Session #2: Thursday, February 1 (7:00 - 7:30 PM)
Training Session #3: Friday, February 2 (6:30 - 7:00 PM)
YOU ONLY NEED TO ATTEND ONE TRAINING SESSION. IF YOU ARE UNAVAILABLE FOR THE TRAINING SESSIONS, BUT ARE INTERESTED IN BEING A ROOM CHAIRPERSON, CONTACT GREG ERNZEN AT [email protected]
Training Session #1: Thursday, January 18 (6:00 - 6:30 PM) *Large Group Showcase Performance Night
Training Session #2: Thursday, February 1 (7:00 - 7:30 PM)
Training Session #3: Friday, February 2 (6:30 - 7:00 PM)
YOU ONLY NEED TO ATTEND ONE TRAINING SESSION. IF YOU ARE UNAVAILABLE FOR THE TRAINING SESSIONS, BUT ARE INTERESTED IN BEING A ROOM CHAIRPERSON, CONTACT GREG ERNZEN AT [email protected]
VIEWING PERFORMANCES
WE WILL TRY TO ENSURE THAT ALL PARENTS WILL BE ABLE TO SEE THEIR STUDENT(S) PERFORM. Our goal is to double up on each position as much as possible so parents are able to sneak out to see their children perform. This may not be possible in all positions.