The Food Processors Association will be holding their annual Food Pro West Conference event next week and they are looking for up to 4 keen, energetic, and a dedicated set of volunteers per day to assist in different areas of this event. This would be a great opportunity to be involved in an event that is obviously very related to most of your studies in food and perhaps, a good opportunity to do a bit of networking with industry professionals.
Volunteer Duties
• Registration assistance for Conference attendees
• Assist with questions from participants
• Engage attendees for event feedback
• Other duties as assigned
Required Time Commitment from each Volunteer
• June 11th – 7:30am-4pm
• June 12th – 7:30am-4pm
(depending on the needs of the Conference Committee, volunteers on June 12th may end as early as 1pm, but should be prepared to commit until 4pm)
• Preference will be given to students on the following basis:
1. Those who can commit to the full amount of time on both days;
2. Those who can commit to the full amount of time on either day; or
3. Those who can commit to less than the full amount of time on both or either days
Conference Information
Location – Delta Burnaby Hotel & Conference Centre
Lunch will be provided to those who can commit to the full amount of time on either or both days
Application Instructions
Send an e-mail, along with your resume, to Chris McKinnon at cmckinnon@sciencecoop.ubc.ca no later than 11am on Monday, June 9th
The subject line of your e-mail should read exactly as FPW Volunteer Application
In the body of your e-mail please include the following:
• Your Full Name
• Your Institution + Area of Study
• Your Availability
1. Both Days – 7:30am-4pm
2. One Day – 7:30am-4pm and indicate which day: Wednesday; or Thursday
3. Either day but less than the full amount of time (indicate which day and your specific hours of availability)
Please direct any questions about the event or volunteering to Chris McKinnon. All questions received prior to 8am on Monday, June 9th will be responded to before the deadline to apply on Monday.
