Volunteers and Staff

Except for a part time staff member, Kirsten McBride, hired in about 1990, all participation in the planning committee, and all of the work related planning and operating the conference and other MSLBD activities has been strictly voluntary and unpaid throughout its history. Planning committee members and some volunteers have received complimentary conference registration, but no other benefits from participation.

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 may be assigned to needed tasks. If you would be interested in volunteering in this capacity please contact us at information@mdlbd.org. Indicate that you are interested in being a volunteer clearly in the subject section of your message.