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Conference Volunteer Information

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Thursday, 11 June 2009 06:03

IACEA, the Voice of Adult Education in Illinois, is pleased to be hosting "Coming Together in Chicago," the first annual COABE/ProLiteracy joint conference, to be held March 15-19, 2010.  

The conference co-chairs, IACEA board members, COABE and ProLiteracy Staff, and many others are now working behind the scenes to prepare for this outstanding national conference. You, too, can be part of the conference team. Many volunteers will be needed to greet and direct conference attendees, moderate break-out sessions, staff information desks, and more.

Please consider joining the growing group of volunteers who will assist in this way. Simply send your name and email address to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to be added to the list. We will contact you about specific volunteer opportunities and scheduling in the not-too-distant future.  

Further information about volunteering can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions linked on this page. Join us at "Coming Together in Chicago"!

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 09 February 2010 01:16 )

Volunteer FAQs

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Thursday, 11 June 2009 05:25

Question: Whom should I contact if I would like to volunteer at the conference?
Answer: Please contact Connie Frazier at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Question: What types of volunteer opportunities are available?
Answer: One can greet conferees, give directions to hotel meeting rooms, work at the information desks, or a variety of other tasks to support the success of the conference.

Question: Will I be expected to work the whole conference, if I volunteer?
Answer: Volunteers will be assigned shifts.

Question: Will I be able to choose which volunteer responsibilities I have?
Answer: The volunteer chairperson will accommodate requests as much as possible.

Question: Will I be able to choose which shift I work?
Answer:   The volunteer chairperson will accommodate requests as much as possible.

Question: Must I register for the conference to volunteer?
Answer:    Yes. Volunteers must register for the conference.

Question: How will conference participants know that I am a volunteer?
Answer:    While “on duty” you will have a lanyard and badge that identifies you as a conference volunteer.

Question: How will I know when and where I will be working?
Answer: The volunteer chairperson will contact you with this information.

Question: How will I know what volunteer responsibilities I will have?
Answer: There will be a handbook for volunteers containing all the information you will need to perform your volunteer duties.

Question: If I have any questions regarding volunteering at the conference not covered in the FAQ section of the website, whom should I contact?
Answer: Contact Connie Frazier at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 09 February 2010 01:58 )

Currently all rooms at the Hilton, Blackstone and the Essex Inn have been sold out.

The link below provides access to a list of hotels that have rooms available as of March 1, 2010. It is important to note that these hotels do not have any contract or agreement related to the COABE/ProLiteracy 2010 “Coming Together In Chicago” conference. A range of possible rates is listed for each hotel, but there are no guarantees that rooms will be available at the lowest rate.

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Currently all rooms at the Hilton, Blackstone and the Essex Inn have been sold out.