Each year, General Assembly is made possible by the contributions of hundreds of volunteers who do everything from moderating online discussions, to hanging banners in the convention center. GA Volunteers typically work 20 hours, including trainings. All will be expected to attend an online workshop on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Accessibility (DEIBA) to be scheduled in May and June. Some will work before GA, most will work during GA. Volunteers are offered full-time registration for General Assembly.

Volunteers applicants are asked to provide a first, second, and third choice of assignment. Notifications are sent on a rolling basis.

Online Volunteer Teams

Accessibility & Inclusion / Accessibility Services
Help registrants encountering accessibility problems with the GA App or Delegate Platform and finding solutions to the problems. Volunteers will work closely with staff to fix issues that can be resolved. Must be comfortable talking on the phone.

App Moderators
Welcome attendees to the spaces for networking and connection in the Whova Event App. Provide discussion prompts and assist attendees in interacting with one another as a function of community building. Remove inappropriate content and remove participants who do not honor the community agreement.

Business 
This team combines volunteer Tellers, UUA staff, and production team members to manage delegate discussion and participation in the General Session speaking queue.

Chaplain 
GA Chaplains manage and coordinate care for registered attendees experiencing spiritual or physical crisis during GA. Chaplains must be in final fellowship with the UUA MFC and a member in good standing with the UUMA (retired ministers are also encouraged to apply). BIPOC Chaplains are especially sought.

Covenant
The Covenant Team assists registered attendees of virtual General Assembly who are in conflict and/or whose actions violate the GA covenant. Team members must have prior training and experience in conflict resolution.

Delegate Chat Host
Monitor and participate in the delegate chat rooms. Work on the Delegate Participation Platform to monitor chat and answer questions. Should have knowledge of the governance process.

Systemic Justice
The GA Systemic Justice Team assists registered attendees from currently and/or historically marginalized communities in creating structural change by providing access and advocacy to challenge and change oppressive structures and/or systems. Team members must have a thorough comprehension of the issues of oppression experienced by various individuals and groups in our event community.

Tech Support
Respond to support tickets from registrants requesting help or technical advice. In some cases volunteers may need to call the registrant. Knowledge of video conferencing, streaming, and general computer support required.

Studio Site Volunteers

Accessibility & Inclusion / Accessibility Services
Provide information and assistance to individuals with mobility difficulties and those who request other services. Experience with providing services to persons with disabilities is desirable.

Atmosphere / Ambiance (locals preferred)
Decorate the spaces used by GA; hang Unitarian Universalist (UU) banners and other decorations. Volunteers must be available to work Wednesday to hang decorations and move “props” and again on Sunday for breakdown where needed. The Atmosphere team will coordinate setup of conversation spaces, labeling spaces by topic and time each day. The Atmosphere team will also accent lunch tables in the exhibit hall and assist the Exhibit Hall manager with setup of common areas in the exhibit hall.

AV Tech 
Assist UUA ITS staff with sound equipment.

Chaplain 
GA Chaplains manage and coordinate care for registered attendees experiencing spiritual or physical crisis during GA. Chaplains must be in final fellowship with the UUA MFC and a member in good standing with the UUMA (retired ministers are also encouraged to apply). BIPOC Chaplains are especially sought.

Covenant
The Covenant Team assists registered attendees of virtual General Assembly who are in conflict and/or whose actions violate the GA covenant. Team members must have prior training and experience in conflict resolution.

Greeters/Ask Me (locals preferred)
Greet people arriving; answer questions and give directions. Locals strongly preferred.

Registration 
Work with UUA staff at registration check-in to welcome and badge arriving participants. Should be friendly, detail-oriented persons.

Safety
The safety team will respond to and intervene in incidents of harm, attend to crises both medical and emotional and interact with outside agencies including the police towards the safety of convening participants.

Stage Crew
Work with Stage Manager, who has responsibility for all stage changes (like moving chairs, moving the props, etc.)

Sustainability “Green Team” 
Aid our attendees in putting waste in the appropriate streams for GA’s particular state and venue. Volunteers should be outgoing, passionate about environmental sustainability and able to work independently. Additional duties as assigned by the recycling volunteer coordinator.

Tech Support
Assist attendees access local wifi options and use the GA app (Whova) on their personal phones and devices.

Usher 
Maintain order at large functions (worships, General Sessions, all-GA events); check name badges; distribute materials. Volunteers work daily Wednesday through Sunday, and should be friendly but firm. Ushers may not be delegates.

Volunteer Office 
Handle volunteer check-in, run GA Lost & Found, manage wayfinding signage, and short term, last minute assignments during GA. Most volunteers are needed Tuesday through Saturday.