ROLES & DUTIES
Thank you for your interest in serving the NAACP community. We are thrilled to have you join us in Charlotte, from July 9 -16, 2025, at the Charlotte Convention Center. Roles may be assigned as follows:
ACT-SO Volunteers
Office Assistant
Assists the National ACT-SO Staff in the Main Office
Competition Usher
Limit internal movement in competition rooms and maintain order within the audience assisting the Room Facilitator
Competition Facilitator
Responsible for the flow, order, and integrity of the an individual ACT-SO Competition. The Room Facilitator is trained, and well-versed on the overall ACT-SO Competition and the competition they're leading. They are knowledgeable of the process and procedures for successfully opening and closing a competition by following the provided script, briefing notes, and other duties as assigned. Additionally, the Room Facilitator serves as the host to their panel of judges from orientation to final score submission.
Competition Baton
Deliver messages, supplies, etc to event spaces
Greeter
Welcome guests to the National ACT-SO Competition Events
Registration Assistant
Assits with fulfillment of registration kits
Event Assistants
Assists with the overall execution of scheduled events. Responsiblitilies include scanning badges for access to events, escorting panelists to sessions, etc.
Judges Lounge Assistant
Assists ACT-SO Accounting Team competition day.
Awards Ceremony Usher
Assist with organizing and leading guests and contestants during the ceremony
Music Cue
Play assigned music for contestant performances
Time Keeper
Start and stop a timer, and record contestant times
Parade Marshall
Organize and escort Contestants into the Awards Ceremony
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Bag Stuffing Volunteers:
At least fifty (50) volunteers are needed to assemble kits for delegate registration on Friday, July 11, 2024. Volunteers should:
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Have the ability to lift heavy boxes
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Set up where needed with instructions from Conference Staff
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Work a minimum of four (4) hours per shift
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Wear comfortable clothing and shoes
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Other assignments as determined by National Staff
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Registration Volunteers:
Volunteers are needed to assist in the monitoring of registration lines. Volunteers are needed during the following times:
Saturday, July 12, 8:00 pm – 6:00 pm – 10 volunteers
Sunday, July 13, 8:00 pm – 6:00 pm – 10 volunteers
Monday, July 14, 6:00 am – 5:30 pm – 10 volunteers
Tuesday, July 15, 6:00 am – 5:30 pm – 10 volunteers
Wednesday, July 16, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm – 10 volunteers
*Shifts may be split and we suggest volunteers work at least four hours, but may work as long as they like.
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Plenary Session/Meal Function Volunteers:
Assistance is needed to serve as directional, door monitors, badge checkers and badge scanners at the following events:
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Sunday, July 13
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Monday, July 14
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Tuesday, July 15
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Wednesday, July 16
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Kindly be advised that registering to volunteer does not grant access to all areas of the National Convention. To fully participate in the convention, you must complete the attendee registration. Please visit naacp.org/convention to view the full schedule and register. Hotel accommodations and transportation are not included.