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Volunteer at JETC!

Make a meaningful impact at JETC by joining our dedicated volunteer team! We offer a variety of opportunities for SAME members to support SAME's "Annual Meeting" while having fun, collaborating with others, and expanding your industry network. Individuals who volunteer 8 hours over the event period will receive a complimentary full-conference registration.

Essential Requirements:

Before signing up, please note these important requirements:

  • SAME Membership : All volunteers must be current SAME members.
  • Scheduling: Ensure your volunteer shifts don’t conflict with sessions you want to attend. Review the schedule in detail to make sure!
  • Physical Demands: All positions require extended periods of standing.
  • Registration: After you've signed up and received confirmation from us, you'll receive a discount code to use to register.  Please don't register and pay for the conference prior to receiving this code.  

How to Sign Up

The JETC Volunteer SignUpGenius link is provided at the bottom of this page!


Available Volunteer Positions:

Event Setup & Logistics

  • AOF Investiture Luncheon - Set up tables and organize awards materials, Check attendee tickets and assist with seating
  • Bag Stuffing - Help insert conference materials into attendee bags and support assembly line operations. Must be able to lift boxes, move rolling bins, and navigate stuffing area
  • Bag Stuffing Captain (By Invitation) - Organize setup and coordinate volunteer teams, manage assembly line process and restock materials, handle box breakdown and bin rotation.
  • Exhibit Hall Badge Checker - Verify exhibitor credentials during move-in, assist with proper badge distribution and tracking.
  • Photo Station in SAME Booth - Help attendees with photo station at SAME booth, Provide general booth support
  • Volunteer Lounge Co-Captain (By Invitation) - Manage volunteer check-in/check-out processes, coordinate volunteer shirts and emergency coverage, fill no-show positions and liaise with other captains

Registration & Attendee Services

  • Badge Pickup - Assist attendees with badge printing,distribute conference materials and maintain organized stations
  • Onsite Registration Assistance - Support walk-in registration process
  • Help Desk - Direct attendees to appropriate resources, restock registration materials and maintain ribbon wall
  • Registration Volunteer Captain (By Invitation) - Train and coordinate registration volunteers, serve as liaison between stations and SAME Registration Manager

Education & Sessions

  • Session Monitor - Scan badges for PDH credit tracking, manage audience microphones and conduct room counts, refresh speaker water bottles between sessions
  • Session Monitor Captain (By Invitation) - Train session monitors and manage scanner setup, Ensure accurate room counts, and cover no-shows
  • Pre-Conference Workshop - Handle attendee sign-in, provide session support as needed

Networking & Social Events

  • New Member and First Time Attendee Meet & Greet - Assist with event setup, collect tickets and provide attendee support
  • Opening Reception - Guide attendees to offsite location, manage ticket collection, and provide general assistance
  • Post Presidents Luncheon - Support event setup and provide assistance as needed
  • Society Ball - Help place items on dining tables, direct guests to their assigned tables

Leadership Opportunities

Interested in a Captain position? These roles offer enhanced responsibility and leadership experience. Contact registration@same.org to express your interest.

Ready to make a difference at JETC 2026? Sign up below!

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