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Volunteer

Volunteer opportunities for AMCIS 2026 are described below. Volunteers are required to work a total of 15 hours during the conference in exchange for a complimentary AMCIS 2026 registration. Volunteers will not work more than 15 hours during the conference, leaving ample opportunity to network and participate in conference activities. The complimentary registration includes all group meals and coffee breaks, access to paper sessions when not volunteering, and access to exhibitors. Volunteers must be fluent in oral and written English.

BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING

  • Network with your peers
  • Free conference registration
  • Meet scholars in the IS community
  • Attend conference paper sessions
  • Serve the IS Community

 

Volunteer Application

Closed

Volunteer Inquiries

Contact Aretha Wright at aretha@aisnet.org

Who can volunteer?

This volunteer opportunity is for AIS Doctoral Students only. Participation as an AMCIS volunteer requires AIS membership and a commitment of 15 hours in exchange for free conference registration.   Those in the early stages of their doctoral education may find this opportunity especially valuable; it is a great introduction to AMCIS and the field of IS.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are now closed.

Please note that this is an application for the opportunity to volunteer. Volunteer positions are not guaranteed, and assignments are made based on schedule, need, and the number of submissions.  All volunteers should be well-organized, friendly, and fluent in both oral and written English.

Volunteer selections will be made by mid-June.

Volunteer Assignments include, but are not limited to:

Paper Session Room/AV Monitor Ensure that presenters and session chairs are in attendance and that all necessary needs are met. Conduct session headcounts.  Monitors always remain in or directly outside the rooms.
Greeters and Directional Assistance Greeters will be positioned throughout the hotel. Volunteers must be able to answer questions about the AMCIS program and the Mobile App and accurately direct attendees to various conference events.
Awards Lunch Provide directions to the lunch area and other needs related to the awards lunch.
Career Connect Check-in pre-registered university recruiters and direct interviewees to the correct interview tables. Non-reserved tables in the Career Connect area are first come, first served.  Volunteers will be responsible for the time management of the Career Connect area should a waiting line form. Volunteers must be proficient in the English language, organized, and friendly.
Social Event Provide directional assistance to the social event location.
Keynote Assistance Pass out material to attendees as they enter the keynote session; other tasks related needs to the keynote session.
Network Lunch Assistance Help provide directions during lunch. Maintain the flow of attendees to the buffet/tables and lunch seating areas.