Volunteer for World Leadership Congress 2008
Plans for the 2008 WLC are underway and volunteer positions have just been assigned. At this time, the only positions available are for Day Volunteers, Medics, Videographer, and Drivers. Please review the corresponding job descriptions below for more information.
Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation to/from Washington, DC. HOBY will take care of lodging, meals, transportation and all other costs (except for personal spending money) for the majority of volunteer positions during the event.
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High School Juniors to Age 20
| Team Alumni |
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| Provide support to all functions of the WLC. Typical duties include check in/out; snack, water and meal distribution; making/selling/distributing HOBY Hugs; on-site and off-site errands; facilitating the movement of groups; answering phones, taking and delivering messages; banquet set-up and tear down; newsletter distribution and more. |
| No longer accepting 2008 applications. |
High School Graduates to Age 20
| Alumni Section Assistant |
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| The primary responsibility for Alumni Section Assistants (ASA) is to help Section Leaders and Facilitators create the appropriate culture necessary to provide a positive WLC experience for HOBY Ambassadors — a culture where Ambassadors feel comfortable and free to express their views, thoughts, and ideas. |
| No longer accepting 2008 applications. |
| Assistant to the Director of Ambassadors |
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| The Assistant to the Director of Ambassadors will work closely with the DA, HOBY Headquarters, and other directors to implement the program according to HOBY goals and objectives. |
| No longer accepting 2008 applications. |
18 Years and Older
| HOBY Store Manager |
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| The HOBY Store Manager is responsible for operation and management of the HOBY store during the WLC, including selection and acquisition of the merchandise to be sold in the store. |
| No longer accepting 2008 applications. |
| Manager of Community Service |
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| Responsible for working with the WLC Program Director to coordinate the interactive, hands-on community service projects that take place in the DC area on Community Service Day at the WLC. |
| No longer accepting 2008 applications. |
| Manager of Special Events |
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| The Manager of Special Events is responsible for coordinating various events that take place during the WLC and works in conjunction with HOBY staff, WLC Program Director and other key WLC Directors. |
| No longer accepting 2008 applications. |
| Program Technical Coordinator |
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| Assist the Director of Programs with all technical aspects of program development and execution, as well as provide coordinated support with the Director of Information Technology. |
| No longer accepting 2008 applications. |
| Programs Team |
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| The Programs Team assists the Program Director with all aspects of program development and program execution for the WLC. |
| No longer accepting 2008 applications. |
| Operations Team |
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| Operations Team members assist the Director of Operations with the planning of all logistics in the months prior to the WLC and the execution of those activities during the WLC. |
| No longer accepting 2008 applications. |
| Publishing Team |
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| Responsible for assisting the Director of Publishing in the compilation and production of various WLC publications. This position is a great opportunity for those looking to build upon their graphic design and publication experience. |
| No longer accepting 2008 applications. |
| Onsite Photographer |
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| Serve as the onsite photographer for the duration of the WLC capturing photos of all ambassadors, staff, guests and events. Photos will be used for documentary purposes as well as publicity. NOTE: If qualified, this person may also hold the WLC Group Photographer position |
| No longer accepting 2008 applications. |
All Ages
| Day Volunteer |
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| Day Volunteers are individuals who are unable to commit to volunteering in a specific role for the entire duration of the event and therefore assist in a less demanding capacity. The minimum shift is two hours and there is no maximum. Ideal candidates are local to the DC region. |
| Download the detailed description (PDF) |
21 Years and Older
| Director of Ambassadors |
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| Also known as “HOBY Daddy or Mama,” the Director of Ambassadors is named by HOBY’s Founder or CEO two years prior to his/her actual year. The Director is responsible for the entire team dedicated to working with the Ambassadors. Specifically, the Director manages the work of the Facilitators, Section Leaders and Alumni Section Assistants. |
| No longer accepting 2008 applications. |
| Director of Banquet |
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| The Director of Banquet is responsible for coordinating the final graduation banquet in conjunction with HOBY’s Director of International Programs and the WLC Director. |
| No longer accepting 2008 applications. |
| Director of Gifts In-Kind |
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| The Director of Gifts In-Kind (GIK) is responsible for identifying, soliciting, obtaining, and coordinating in-kind gifts that will be utilized during the WLC. |
| No longer accepting 2008 applications. |
| Director of Facilities |
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| The Director of Facilities is responsible for managing all aspects related to the facilities (excluding housing) used for the WLC program, including conference and meeting space on GW campus and externally. |
| No longer accepting 2008 applications. |
| Director of Food & Beverage |
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| The Director of Food & Beverage is the primary liaison between HOBY and the vendors who are contracted to provide meals, snacks and beverages at the WLC. |
| No longer accepting 2008 applications. |
| Director of Housing |
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| The Director of Housing is the primary liaison between HOBY and the vendors contracted to provide lodging during the WLC. This could include university residence halls for the ambassadors and staff as well hotels for special guests. |
| No longer accepting 2008 applications. |
| Director of Information Technology |
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| The Director of Information Technology is responsible for all on-site technological aspects of the WLC, mainly the creation and maintenance of a database that houses all information for staff, ambassadors, guests, and donors. |
| No longer accepting 2008 applications. |
| Director of Medics |
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| The Director of Medics is responsible for coordinating and supervising the Medic staff for WLC. |
| No longer accepting 2008 applications. |
| Director of Operations |
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| The Director of Operations is responsible for serving as HOBY’s key contact person for all logistics before, during, and after the WLC. The Director oversees all other directors and key volunteers who are executing responsibilities related to transportation, meals, lodging, IT, publishing, and alumni activities. |
| No longer accepting 2008 applications. |
| Director of Publicity |
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| The Director of Publicity is responsible for promoting the newsworthy elements of the WLC, before, during and after the event. |
| No longer accepting 2008 applications. |
| Director of Publishing |
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| The Director of Publishing works with the Director of Operations to create WLC related publications such as the daily WLC newsletter and the yearbook. |
| No longer accepting 2008 applications. |
| Director of Team Alumni |
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| The Director of Team Alumni is responsible for coordinating and supervising the efforts of all Team Alumni during the WLC. The Director also coordinates with Director of Operations and works with the Day Volunteers. |
| No longer accepting 2008 applications. |
| Director of Transportation |
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| The Director of Transportation is the primary liaison between HOBY and the vendors who are contracted to provide transportation at the WLC, such as to and from residence halls, airports, train stations, bus depots, rental cars, coach buses, subways, etc. |
| No longer accepting 2008 applications. |
| Facilitator |
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| Facilitators are responsible for supervising a group of 12-14 student ambassadors for the entire duration of the WLC. |
| Download the detailed description (PDF) |
| Section Leader |
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| Primary liaison between the Director of Ambassadors and his/her respective “Section Team” of Facilitators and Alumni Section Assistants. Section Leaders share the responsibility for creating the appropriate culture for a positive WLC experience for all. |
| No longer accepting 2008 applications. |
| Medic |
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| WLC Medics are responsible for overseeing the general health of the 500 students and more than 110 adult volunteers who attend the WLC each year. |
| Download the detailed description (PDF) |
| Group Photographer |
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| Take the group photo of the entire WLC as well as group photos of each state and country contingent. NOTE: If qualified, this person may also hold the WLC Onsite Photographer position. |
| No longer accepting 2008 applications. |
| Onsite Videographer |
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| Serve as the onsite videographer for the duration of the WLC capturing video of all ambassadors, speakers, staff, guests and events. Videos will be used for documentary purposes as well as publicity. |
| Download the detailed description (PDF) |
| Driver |
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| Assist the Volunteer Staff Team by serving as a Driver of a HOBY vehicle to transport staff and/or equipment to various locations around the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia areas. |
| Download the detailed description (PDF) |
Apply For a 2008 Volunteer Position Return To My 2008 Application