Penguin Wrangler

volunteers@penguicon.org

The person in this job is in charge of anything to do with the volunteers, fondly referred to as Penguins.

Before the Convention:

• Will answer emails from potential penguins either new or returning.
• Will gather volunteer needs from con-com and staff members and compile a schedule
• Must plan for the printing of the Whuffie(Our Volunteer Currency)
• Will compile Prizes for “Pro Penguins” (usually 3)
• Will set up and print Sign Up Sheets- to be carried around by each volunteer.
• Will Attend Con-Com Meetings
• Will Manage a data base of Volunteer Names and send mass emails as needed.
• Possibly will sign up volunteers for coveted hours (i.e. double hours of Thursday and Monday)
• Will compile a list of rewards that the Penguins may purchase with their Whuffie

Traditionally this list includes:

                Access to the Penguin Pit 
                Current Year T-Shirts
                Reimbursement of  Current Years Badge 
                Membership to Next Years Convention

At the Convention:

• Will sign up penguins for previously requested time slots.
• Will distribute Whuffie
• Will be available to answer questions from penguins and staff.
• Will keep tabs on possible winners for the “Pro Penguins”
• If necessary, will beg and plead with con-goers to fill volunteer slots.

After the Convetion:

• Will answer questions of penguins after the con through email.
• Will send any outstanding reimbursement needs to the treasurer.
• Will attend the wrap up meeting and leave notes for future years.