Hotel greeters, tech experts: the DNC wants you
Previously, people could simply sign up to receive more information on volunteering. Today a revamped volunteer registration portal allows them - and wheover else is interested - to sign up for specific jobs at and around the convention.
More than 7,000 people have already signed up to volunteer at the Democratic National Convention. Today a revamped volunteer registration portal allows them - and whoever else is interested - to sign up for specific jobs at and around the convention.
The DNC is expected to bring in about 50,000 attendees and the committee has said it will need at least 10,000 volunteers for everything from greeting delegates at hotels to acting as social media story-tellers. The list also asks for anyone with technology expertise to lend a hand.
The web portal went live today and can be accessed here: http://www.phldnc.com/help-make-history/
Previously, people could simply sign up to receive more information on volunteering during the convention July 25- 28.
Here's a full list of the volunteer categories available:
Volunteer Leaders are team captains, who manage groups of volunteers and assist with deployment and field support. Leadership roles are suited to those with high levels of organization, management, and coordination.
Administrative and Office Support volunteers man the Call Center, respond to phone and web-based inquiries, and provide language and translation services.
Hospitality and Hotel volunteers ensure that delegates and visitors have a positive stay in Philadelphia. Volunteers may be greeting at hotels, the airport, 30th Street Train Station, and SEPTA transit stops as well as providing support at various hotels. Additionally, volunteers will be ambassadors throughout the Center City districts.
Operations, Logistics, and Delivery Support volunteers ensure that processes, materials, and distributions are managed efficiently. Volunteers may serve as couriers and runners and respond to operational requests for support.
Press and Communications volunteers assist the Communications team with media logistics, press inquiries, engaging visiting press and similar responsibilities during the Convention. Volunteers are needed to help at a variety of sites where Convention activities and related events will take place and help provide positive impressions of Philadelphia on the media.
Social Media savvy volunteers digitally capture and post stories to increase the online visibility of the Convention's historic events.
Technology and IT volunteers provide technical support and expertise. Volunteers respond to incoming queries, coordinate software and hardware, and support technical logistics as needed.
Transportation volunteers facilitate transit and loading for shuttle buses, SEPTA subway stops, and other driving needs.
Venue and Event Support volunteers ensure that Convention events run smoothly. They may be greeters, credential checkers, hall guides, and runners at various Convention-related and Host Committee events.
Click here for Philly.com's politics page.