Volunteers and Staff

Except for one part time position, all participation on the planning committee and all of the work related to the planning and operation of the conference and other MSLBD activities has been strictly voluntary and unpaid throughout its history. Planning committee members and some volunteers have received complimentary Symposium registration but no other benefits from participation.

Student Volunteers are often needed during the Symposium in February. Tasks include hosting and monitoring sessions, distributing and gathering evaluations, checking on audiovisual equipment, handing out registration packets and other tasks. Volunteers must provide at least one half day of volunteer service during the Symposium (Thursday AM or PM, Friday AM or PM, or Saturday AM) and will be assigned to needed tasks. Volunteers must be enrolled in at least 6 hours of coursework and must have approval from their academic advisor. The name and email address of their advisor must be submitted with their registration. All volunteers must send in a completed registration form (noted on the form that they are a Student Volunteer) and must include a check for registration. The check will be held and will be returned at the Symposium following completion of their volunteer duties.

This opportunity provides excellent professional development for the volunteers. Volunteers meet individuals who are leaders in the field, practitioners who have valuable experiences and knowledge to share, and people whose work they may have studied or will study.

If you are interested in volunteering in this capacity please contact us at information@mdlbd.org. In the subject section of your message clearly indicate that you are interested in being a volunteer. You may also contact us by sending your message to rschmidt@sunflower.com.