Apply to volunteer

Volunteers play a crucial role in ensuring the Future Forum runs smoothly.

For the Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum, volunteering offers an incredible opportunity to build your network, shape your future, and play an active role in a transformative event. This is your chance to connect, empower, and inspire as part of a strong community committed to diversity and inclusion in the life sciences. As the next generation of leading voices, you will help forge connections and create a space for meaningful engagement.

TYPES OF VOLUNTEER ROLES

Registration and Check-In (Skills gained: customer service, communication, organisational skills).

  • Greet attendees, check them in, distribute name badges and conference materials, and provide information about the conference schedule, venues, and amenities.

Communications and Outreach (Skills gained: content creation, digital marketing, storytelling)

  • Social Media Ambassadors: share and post live updates, photos, and highlights on social media platforms.
  • Photographers/Videographers: capture key moments of the conference for promotional and archival purposes.
  • Bloggers/Writers: write summaries of sessions, interviews with speakers, or articles for the conference website or newsletter.

Exhibition and Poster Sessions (Skills gained: event management, logistics coordination, teamwork).

  • Exhibition Hall Assistant: Help exhibitors set up booths, provide assistance during exhibit hours, and manage attendee traffic.
  • Poster Session Coordinators: Assist presenters with poster setup.

Accessibility Support Volunteers (Skills gained: empathy, problem-solving, disability awareness).

  • Act as a buddy for delegates with physical or mental disabilities, including neurodiversity, ensuring their needs are met throughout the event, helping them navigate the venue, and participate fully in conference activities.

Judges (Skills gained: analytical thinking, constructive feedback, subject matter expertise.)

  • Assist in evaluating poster and oral presentations, providing valuable feedback to presenters.

Your help is crucial in making the Future Forum a success. It's a great way to build your skills, network, and add to your CV. This is a space to connect, empower, and inspire as you forge connections with peers and professionals.

How to Apply

If you are interested in volunteering for the Future Forum , please register your interest using the form below.

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