GC 2012 Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunitites General Conference 2012

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Florida Hospitality Team:  Volunteers Needed

The Florida Conference will be hosting General Conference 2012 at the Tampa Convention Center, April 24th thru May 4th. This conference brings together delegates from around the world who determine current and future policies of the United Methodist Church.

Under the leadership of Jim Harnish, the Florida Hospitality Team has been working to provide “a warm welcome” for the arrival of up to 5,000 delegates, visitors and guests. “We ask for everyone's support to meet the large need for volunteers to host this event”. 

This is a great opportunity to get your church members, ministry groups and committees involved. More information is available in the new resource “Toolkit” and Volunteer Recruitment DVD.  The Toolkit CD and the DVD may be downloaded and are also available by calling 1.800.282.8011 x 197 or by emailing gcquestions@flumc.org.

To Volunteer:  Enroll here and select positions, days and times. (descriptions listed below)
A few of the available jobs are listed below.

Check out all of the jobs when you enroll!

  • Airport Greeters – Provide information about available transportation from the airport to the hotels and convention center. Assist delegates in troubleshooting luggage problems, currency exchange, locating translators, etc.
  • Convention Center Greeters – Provide information about the facility while providing a friendly welcome to delegates, participants and visitors. Be able to stand through the shift requested.
  • Hotel Greeters – Provide information about available transportation, location of area restaurants
  • Information Booth – Provide information about the city, the facility and General Conference. (Help guides will be available).
  • Lounge Hospitality and Refreshments – Ensure lounges are clean and supplied with refreshments.
  • Prayer Ministry – Provide prayer cover for all aspects of planning, preparation and participate in on-site prayer ministries
  • Registration – Provide identification badges and registration packets to delegates as they check-in. Type identification badges on the computer for delegates, and reserve delegates, as needed.

Hotel List for Volunteers -

Thanks for your help; we look forward to seeing you there!

*Please be advised that this is a volunteer position and no food or lodging will be provided.*