Directions for Lecture Volunteer

The Lecture Volunteers assist the Lecture Captain in setting up in/around Hameetman and for serving on the Panel Q&A after the lecture.

General Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Lecture Captain to set-up things before and after the lecture
• Give the post-lecture talk, slideshow, or panel Q&A
• Answer attendee questions on astronomy, physics and science
• Positively represent the Institute, the Department, and our profession

Directions

• You should be contacted by the Lecture Captain a few days before the event with a reminder. If you have not heard from them by the day before the event, reach out directly.
• Meet the Lecture Captain 45-60 minutes before the lecture is set to begin to set up.
• Wear volunteer badge
• Post all signs for the event. Signs should all be posted 20+ minute before the lecture starts.
• Use tally counter to count people as they come into Hameetman
• Offer to answer questions of attendees about science
• Enjoy the lecture
• After the lecture, give the post-lecture talk, slideshow, or sit on the panel Q&A as discussed with the Lecture Captain.
• After the event ends, collect the signs, swag, flyers, AV remote, etc. Return everything to the Lecture Captain box.