Volunteer for the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Hawaii

As a volunteer for the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Hawaii, you will play an important role in creating a welcoming atmosphere for delegates and visitors while assisting the IUCN to deliver a professionally run Congress.

Volunteers are needed to support the IUCN Congress at the meeting in September 2016 in a variety of roles including delegate greeters, room monitors, reception assistants, retail sales and other event duties.

If you have the time, commitment, enthusiasm and experience to help us create this once in a lifetime event here in Hawaii, then there may be a place for you.

Minimum Requirements

  • be courteous and personable when dealing with the public
  • be self-directed, willing to take initiative and detail-oriented
  • be at least 18 years of age
  • be fluent in English (those who are fluent in French and Spanish as well will be highly regarded)
  • be available to work between September 1-10, 2016, in Honolulu*
  • attend volunteer training prior to the Congress
  • able to take care of your own travel arrangements (this includes visa, flights and accommodations)
  • professional, committed, hard working, reliable and culturally sensitive.

To register your information and apply, please complete and submit the online form below.

Volunteers from everywhere are welcome to apply. Applicants do not have to be residents of Oahu, however, volunteers are responsible for their own air travel, accommodations, transportation, parking and meals during volunteer service.

Registration information will be accepted on a rolling basis until all volunteer positions are filled.

Please email volunteer@2016wcchawaii.com with any questions.

*Or available to the Host Committee leading up to the IUCN Congress (varied schedule dates).

VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM

*Required

Fields marked with an * are required

*This is just a survey, any actual scheduling for dates, times and positions will take place in August.