Volunteer Online Hosts Needed
2009 World Appreciative Inquiry Conference

Can’t make it to Nepal for the 2009 International Appreciative Inquiry conference?

There’s no need to miss out! As you may already have heard, an Online Conference will be taking place in tandem with the face-to-face conference and we need your help to make it a success!

Imagine Nepal and the Online Conference Team are delighted to be offering this exciting opportunity for those of us who, for reasons of distance or other commitments, are unable to take part in the face-to-face conference in Nepal, but who still want to participate in this exciting event.

Visit the Online Conference home page  for more information and register now!

And here’s a possible opportunity to save 50% on the registration fee …

ONLINE HOSTS WANTED!

Expression of Interest Form

Volunteers are needed to act as “online hosts” for the Online Conference.

We need 24 hour coverage so we invite you, wherever you live across the globe, to consider offering your services.

Hosting duties will be divided into two (2) hour blocks, so we need you to be able to offer a minimum of two hours at some point during the conference.

What are the benefits of volunteering?

• Receive support and training in the virtual conference environment, prior to the conference itself;
• Become part of a global network of volunteers, all of whom share your interest in Appreciative Inquiry;
• Gain personal and professional recognition across the AI community; and
• If you can act as an online host for six (6) hours or more over the four days of the conference, you will receive a 50% discount on virtual conference registration!
• (These hours will not have to be contributed in one block, but can be spread out in two-hour time slots over the four days)

Expression of Interest Form

What do online hosts do?

Online hosts, just like good hosts anywhere:

• Help visitors feel welcome;
• Assist them to find their way around, highlighting for them any items of particular interest;
• Invite them to participate in particular activities or events;
• Answer any questions that arise for them during their stay;
• Help with introductions, as required; and
• Generally make sure everyone has a great time!

Expression of Interest Form

What will be involved?

As an online host, you’ll work with the hosting coordinator and your team of online hosts around the world.

You will be asked to:

• Participate in pre-conference training in using the conference space;
• Become familiar with content of the virtual conference; and
• Provide support for participants, as appropriate to your volunteer role

You will be volunteering to act as a host for one or more 2-hour time slots over the four conference days.

Your role will require you to provide basic navigation support to participants and “content guidance” as outlined above.

You do not need to have extensive knowledge of Appreciative Inquiry. You can be a “lead learner”, discovering Appreciative Inquiry for yourself while helping other participants on the same journey.

We will need approximately 20 to 30 volunteers, depending on what proportion of time each can provide.

Expression of Interest Form

Registration Discounts

Over the four days of the Online Conference online hosts who can contribute six (6) or more hours will receive a 50% discount on their registration for the online conference.

Process for Obtaining a Discount

Once you schedule at least 6 hours of volunteer time with our online host coordinator, Sue James, we will provide you with a discount code that you will use during the registration process to obtain your 50% discount.

(Note: If you are unable to complete your 6 hours over the event, you will be charged for the additional 50%).

Expressions of Interest

Please us the form below to register your interest in joining the hosting team by MONDAY 5 OCTOBER

We hope you will accept this invitation and submit your expression of interest now!

Regards
Sue James
Online Conference Planning Team