Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are the backbone of our conferences. We will need volunteers in a number of places. Please email Lucinda Surber, Volunteer Chair, at Volunteer4LCC@gmail.com, if you are interested in helping with Murder is the Last Resort. (You must be registered for the convention to volunteer.)
Trip Coordinator
[Now] Sign up to track reservations for the optional side-trips, set up carpooling or other transportation options. etc. Lots of ideas and help will be provided.
Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.Activity Level: Low
Special Event/Activity Coordinator
[Now] Sign up create some fun activities during the conference. For example: a golf scramble, a Wii bowling tournament, a trivia game. Lots of ideas and help will be provided.
Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.
Activity Level: Low
Banquet Coordinator
[Now] Sign up to help tracking extra banquet tickets and organize author-hosted banquet tables.
Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.Activity Level: Low
Pre-Registration: Helper
[TUE - WED] Sign up to help place materials in tote bags and envelopes on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.Activity Level: Moderate
Book Dealer Room: Set-up
[WED] Sign up for a shift assisting book dealers as they unload and set-up upon arrival at the Colorado Mountain Resort on Wednesday, March 23rd (l0:00 AM until 6:00 PM).
Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.Activity Level: High
Book Dealer Room: Doorman
[WED] Sign up for a shift manning the door of the Book Room to remind attendees that the Book Room isn't yet open to the public. Wednesday, March 20th (10:00 AM until 6:00 PM).
Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.Activity Level: Low
Registration Desk: Registration Staff
[WED - SAT] Sign up for a two-hour shift managing the registration desk, checking in registrants, and handing out tote bags to arriving attendees. Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.Activity Level: Low to Moderate
Registration Desk: Helper
[REG - FRI morning] Sign up for a two-hour shift handing out registration badges and tote bags to arriving attendees. Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.Activity Level: Low to Moderate
Information Desk: Staff
[THUR - SUN] Sign up for a shift at the information desk. Greet attendees, pass out information and maps, answer questions. Represent our community and direct attendees to the sights, shops, and restaurants in Colorado Springs and nearby. This job is most suited for Colorado Springs area residents.Activity Level: Low
Silent Auction / Hospitality Room: Monitor
[THU - SUN] Sign up for a shift monitoring the hospitality room and Silent Auction Items. Responsibilities include keeping an eye on the Silent Auction items and answering questions, making sure that the hotel staff removes trash, the room and tables are kept neat and tidy, and beverages are restocked as needed. Make attendees feel welcome and comfortable. Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.Activity Level: Moderate
Silent Auction: Process Payments and Distribute Items
[SAT] Help process winning bids after the banquet on Saturday night. Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.Activity Level: Low
Hotel Liaison
[THU - SUN] Good organizational and management skills are needed. Duties include being available to solve problems and being the go-to person for Room and Hotel issues.Activity Level: Moderate
Hotel Liaison: Assistants
[THU - SUN]
Sign up for a shift assisting the Hotel Liaison with whatever is needed. Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.Activity Level: Low to Moderate
Program Rooms: Staff
[THU - SUN] Sign up for a shift managing a program room. Responsibilities include making sure the hotel staff has picked up trash and that the room is properly set up for the next panel, provide clean glasses and water for speakers, holding up signs so the panel moderator knows how much time is left before the end of the program, and escorting the panelists to the signing space after the panel. Written instructions will be provided. Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.Activity Level: Low
Book Signing Room Captain
[THU - SUN] Sign up to monitor the book-signing room. Good organizational and management skills are needed. Some pre-conference work available but not required. You will be responsible for overseeing room set-up, collecting signage each day to post, and directing authors, volunteers, and fans. Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.Activity Level: Moderate
Book-Signing Room: Assistant
[THU - SUN] Sign up for a shift helping the book-signing room captain. Duties include placing signage, greeting and directing authors to their seats, and managing lines to avoid congestion. Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.Activity Level: Moderate
Book Dealer Room: Take-down
[SUN] Sign up for a shift assisting book dealers as they tear down and load trucks on Sunday, March 24th (noon to 5:00 PM).
Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.Activity Level: High
Book Dealer Room: Doorman
[SUN] Sign up for a shift manning the door of the Book Room to remind attendees that the Book Room is closed to the public. Sunday, March 24th (noon to 5:00 PM).
Out-of-town volunteers could easily perform this job.Activity Level: Low
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