Did you know that approximately 5000 people will be visiting Augusta State University in May 2009? The National Science Olympiad is coming to campus and we want to invite you to be a part of this special event.
To make this science competition a success, we need a lot of volunteers. There are approximately 40 science competitions in both the middle and high school divisions. The competitions are in all areas of science, including Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Geology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics. We absolutely cannot do this without you!
We are certain that your experience as a National Science Olympiad volunteer will be rewarding. You will be serving the community and the nation by helping to improve the quality of science education for middle and high school students across the nation. We will strive to match your interests and expertise to our volunteer needs so your volunteer experience is gratifying.
Volunteer Registration is now CLOSED. Thank you for your overwhelming support.
If you are a volunteer and have questions please e-mail the volunteer coordinator.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers will be needed from Monday, May 11 thru Monday, May 18. The majority of volunteers will be needed on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16.
Set Up/Tear Down Team
Set up event areas, hang banners, and run errands. Assistance is needed from Wednesday, May 13 thru Monday, May 18.
Signs
Place/take down event signs and real estate signs; run errands. Assistance is needed from Wednesday, May 13 thru Monday, May 18.
Team Check-in Assistants
Check in all competing teams and provide them with all of the materials needed. Assistance is needed Thursday, May 14 thru Saturday, May 16.
Volunteer Check-in Assistants
Check in all the volunteers and provide them with all of the materials needed for their job. Assistance is needed Thursday, May 14 thru Saturday, May 16
Administrative Support/Packet Prep Assistants
Organize packets of information for the teams and volunteers and assist in any other administrative tasks as needed. This assistance will be needed prior to the event, possibly as early as April.
Competition Assistants/Monitors
Assist event supervisor in any way needed, this may include proctoring the tests, grading the tests, setting up the equipment, timing the competitions, monitoring competitors during the event, running errands as needed. Assistance is needed on Saturday, May 16.
Delivery Crew
Pick up and deliver all shipped material to designated sites and deliver trophies to stage area for the closing ceremony. Assistance is needed Thursday, May 14 thru Saturday, May 16.
Food Service Ambassadors
Regulate the food lines at mealtimes, assist visitors in finding the food stations, serve at concession stands during the swap meet and assist in any other ways as needed. Assistance will be needed Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16.
Hospitality Room Monitors
Set up refreshment areas and serve refreshments to volunteers. Assistance is needed on Thursday, May 14, thru Saturday, May 16.
Information Booth Volunteers
Provide information and assistance to participants and volunteers. Assistance is needed on Thursday, May 14 thru Saturday, May 16.
Media Assistants
Answer phones and fax event results/scores. Direct media to appropriate parking. Assistance is needed on Friday, May 15 thru Saturday, May 16.
Merchandise Sales Assistants
Assist in sales of merchandise, may include the use of a cash register (no prior experience necessary), deliver merchandise to different selling locations, or assist in any other tasks as needed. Assistance is needed Thursday, May 14 thru Saturday, May 16.
Opening/Closing Ceremony Ushers
Assist with the parade of teams, direct visitors in locating seating, help set up/tear down props and awards, monitor for safety and crowd control, and assist in any other tasks as needed. The opening ceremony will be held on Friday, May 15 from approximately 5:00 to 7:30 pm. The closing ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 16 from approximately 4:00 to 10:30 pm.
Rovers
Provide mobile assistance to the event supervisors, make sure necessary adjustments are made in event areas, assist participants and answer any of their questions or concerns, provide relief to other volunteers during breaks. Assistance is needed on Thursday, May 14 thru Saturday, May 16.
Safety Support Staff
Assist in traffic control, which may include directing buses and cars to designated areas, shuttle visitors to the campus, and assist in any other tasks as needed. Assistance will be needed Thursday, May 14 thru Sunday, May 17.
Volunteer Registration is now CLOSED. Thank you for your overwhelming support.
If you are a volunteer and have questions please e-mail the volunteer coordinator.