Thank you for your interest in supporting the Social Media Conference Suriname 2023 (SMCS23). We truly appreciate it. This year’s event will take place in Paramaribo at the Torarica Resort from the 23rd till the 25th of October. 

We are super excited to have you join us and look forward to a smooth and enjoyable collaboration with you. Your time and talent are greatly appreciated. 

Below you’ll find an overview of the various volunteer roles. Choose which one suits you best. There are several roles, and you will be given the opportunity to tell us your preferred role when filling out the form at the end of this page. You may also sign up for more than one role. We will do our best to place you in the roles you prefer. Good luck!

Volunteer Roles

1. Set up/ tear down team: Chairs, tables, a podium, microphones, etc. are all a big part of every conference. Rooms have to be put together with adequate seating for attendees and often, this involves a quick change to the room layout for another session. As part of the ‘set up/ tear down team, you’ll quickly get the conference spaces set-up and then dismantled.

2. Registration team: The Registration team is responsible for managing the check-in process. It’s also important to update the attendee list throughout the day for an accurate attendance count and understanding of whom to expect at the conference. 

3. Vibe team: Responsible for bringing/ creating good vibes at the conference and also maintaining these vibes. Making sure everyone present feels welcome and full of excitement is the main duty. 

• Directional signage: Volunteers that oversee directional/event signage will help participants get to where they need to be by holding necessary direction signage. They will also help create a vibe by holding up high 5/ smile signs during breaks.
• Host banquet/ballroom: Leading the audience through the event, and monitoring room capacity and attendance, are the main responsibilities of the host. 
  
  

5. Technical team: To ensure that everything runs smoothly during the conference we need good functioning equipment, but equipment needs operators, so the technical team is the one who helps run all the facilities in the event. Moreover, the technical team must ensure any equipment in the event runs smoothly, and fix errors whenever it appears. 

6. Session runner team: Responsible for making sure the session runs smoothly, on time, and that your audience is engaged. 

• Mic runner: 

• Handing microphones to the audience during Q&A’s 
• Go in search for the next questioner

• Timekeeper: 

• Sessions need to run on time, and you will be able to warn the speaker in advance
• Inform the speaker when time is running out

7. Speaker concierge: your main responsibility is assisting the SMCS23 Speaker Team. Your tasks may include:

• Escorting speakers to their sessions, activities of interest and generally around the event
• Creating a good experience for our conference speakers by greeting and receiving them with warmth and professionalism
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all speaker-related information.
  
  

8. Lounge Host: As the lounge host you will be responsible for welcoming guests, checking their badges and monitoring our exclusive conference lounge.

9. Can do squad: Picture this: a dynamic team of problem-solving dynamos, the Can Do Squad, charging into action at the conference! These fearless individuals aren’t just attendees – they’re on a mission to tackle the unforeseen challenges that arise with flair and finesse. Whether it’s breaking the ice, adapting to last-minute changes, or sparking creativity in a pinch, the Can Do Squad is on standby, ready to turn every conference moment into an opportunity to shine.