As some of you may be aware, Mensa Singapore will be hosting the Asian Mensa Gathering in 2013. We expect around 150 Mensans from Singapore and all over the world to attend the gathering.
We are looking for volunteers who can help us to make AMG 2013 a resounding success. There are many positions open for you to volunteer depending on your interests, skills and the time you can afford to devote. This would be a terrific opportunity for those of you who are keen to network with other Mensans while at the same time gain experience in the various aspects of hosting an event.
Position: Event Co-ordinator (Onsite)
Scope: You will be responsible for the overall co-ordination of the event and to make sure that things go smoothly as planned and without a hitch. You will have a team of volunteers to assist you in the tasks of Program Planning, Registration of Attendees, Event and Activity Management. Experience in event management will be useful.
Period: Apr – Sep You will be expected to available during the periodic meetings of the AMG Management Committee and be available on site during the AMG on the 6th and 7th of September .
Position: Competition Co-ordinator
Scope: You will be in charge of judging a video contest. This will include managing submissions from Mensans world-wide, appointing members of the jury and setting the terms of reference for judging the contest culminating with the announcement of the Winner and the prize distribution ceremony.
Period: Mar – Sep You will be expected to available during the periodic meetings of the AMG Management Committee to report on the progress and be available on site during the AMG on the 6th and 7th of September
Position: Treasure Hunt Co-ordinator
Scope: You will, with your team, devise the most devious, culturally diverse Treasure Hunt that can be expected to tax the brains of the brainiest of Mensans.
Period: Mar – Jun You will be expected to available during the periodic meetings of the AMG Management Committee to report on the progress and be available on site during the AMG on the 6th and 7th of September.
Position: Icebreaking and Games Co-ordinator
Scope: You will get the action going on the 6th of Sep making sure the participants mingle around freely and make friends, breaking cultural and linguistic barriers.
Period: Jun – Sep You will be expected to available during the periodic meetings of the AMG Management Committee to report on the progress and be available on site during the AMG on the 6th of September.
Position: Event Co-ordinator (Outdoor)
Scope: You will plan and organise tours for overseas visitors. You will look for unique places and experiences for Mensans to visit and enjoy.
Period: Mar – Sep You will be expected to available during the periodic meetings of the AMG Management Committee to report on the progress and be available to accompany the tour groups on the 8th of September.
Position: Communication Co-ordinator
Scope: You will co-ordinate all communication with local and overseas Mensans on all matters related to the event during the period leading up to the event. This will include communication by email, Facebook, website and other new media as you deem fit. Your team will respond promptly to address all queries regarding the event will put together a standard response and FAQ package. You will be working closely with the Marketing team.
Period: Mar to Sep. You will also be expected to available during the periodic meetings of the AMG Management Committee to report on the progress.
Position: Marketing Co-ordinator
Scope: You will be responsible for promoting the event to the various Mensa chapters. This will include managing and actively posting in the Facebook group, updating participants in emails, and any other marketing activities relevant to AMG, including the creation of the promotional videos. You will be working in close co-ordination with the Communication team.
Period: Mar to Sep. You will also be expected to available during the periodic meetings of the AMG Management Committee to report on the progress.
Position: Merchandising Co-ordinator
Scope: You will be in charge of putting together an attractive range of Mensa Singapore and AMG2013 memorabilia for sale during the AMG. You will source unique and high quality merchandise at reasonable rates with a view to additional income generation.
Period: Mar to Sep. You will also be expected to available during the periodic meetings of the AMG Management Committee to report on the progress.
Position: Ambassadors
Scope: You will be engaging members from specific regional countries; you should be proficient in English and at least one other Asian language. You will form a team of translators and interpreters and work closely with tthe Marketing, Communication and Event Co-ordination teams to make sure that participants who are not fluent in English can participate and engage fully in all activities
Period: Mar – Sep You will be expected to available during the periodic meetings of the AMG Management Committee to report on the progress and be available on site during the AMG from the 6th to the 8th of September.
The above roles carry considerable responsibilities and will require significant contribution in terms of time and effort.
We will require a number of volunteers to assist in each of the above areas.
We also require volunteers with special skills to assist in the following areas :
Graphics Design – to come up with graphics and designs for marketing, merchandising and publicity
Photographers – to cover the event and create a photo journal
Videographers – to assist in the creation of promotional videos
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are interested to be a volunteer.
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