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Volunteer Registration

Please reference the Gathering Program when signing up for shifts. We hope that our volunteers are able to engage in the Gathering in ways that feel purposeful to them. 

 

Media Team

Team Lead: TBD 

Ubuntu Repository Recording Booth 

Each shift is a 3.5 hour commitment in Wells Hall in the recording studio. 

Provided Training: Volunteers will be provided with a training guide as well as in person support prior to and during their shift. 

  • Monday September 25, 2023

    • 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

    • 1:00pm - 4:30 pm

  • Tuesday September 26, 2023 

    • 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

    • 1:00pm - 4:30 pm 

  • Thursday September 28, 2023 

    • 10:00 am - 1:30 pm 

    • 1:00pm - 4:30 pm

 

Media Team Member 

  • Photographer 

    • We are looking for individuals with previous experience photographing events to help us capture The Gathering. Please sign up to cover a specific event or to volunteer your time when your schedule allows. 

    • Ideally you have your own equipment and will be available and able to edit photos after The Gathering concludes

  • Communications & Press 

    • We are looking for individuals to work with the Press and the Public before, during, and after The Gathering. This will include:

      • Working with the organizing team to draft and distribute press advisories and releases 

      • Coordinate with photographers to ensure needed images are captured 

      • Serve as a support person for folks that are planning on talking to members of the press 

Participant Support

Team Lead: TBD  

Delegate Check- in Desk

Each shift is a 3.5 hour commitment at either the Graduate Hotel [address] or the MSU International Center. 

Provided Training: Volunteers will be provided with a check-in guide as well as in person support prior to and during their shift. 

 

  • Monday September 25, 2023

    • 8:00 am - 11:30 pm

    • 11:00 pm - 2:30 pm  

    • 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm  

    • 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

  • Tuesday September 26, 2023 

    • 8:00 am - 11:30 pm

    • 11:00 pm - 2:30 pm  

    • 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm  

    • 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm 

  • Wednesday September 27, 2023 

    • 10:00 am - 1:30 pm 

 

Listening Ears 

In response to feedback from previous programing as well as requests in preparation for this Gathering, we would like to have folks attend sessions (listening ears) and hold "office hours" to provide space and support to participants. 


As a Listening Ear you will be at The Gathering to hold "Listening Works" style space. You are not expected to be a counselor or handle a crisis. 


Training: We ask that these folks provide examples of relevant experience (professional or personal). As a team we will be here to support you! Team meetings, guides, and during shift support will all be provided 

 

  • Monday September 25, 2023

    • Welcome Lunch 1:00pm - 3:00pm 

    • Lobby Hours 6:00pm - 8:00pm 

  • Tuesday September 26, 2023 

    • In Session Support 8:30am - 10:00 

    • In Session Support 10:00am - 12:30 

    • In Session Support 1:30pm - 4:30pm  

  • Thursday September 28, 2023 

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    In Session Support 8:30am - 10:00 
  • Lobby Hours 2:30pm - 5:30pm 

Activities & Guides

Team Lead: TBD 
 

SIGN UP

 

"Campus Through My Eyes" Guide 

We are looking for individuals that are excited to lead a group of delegates around the MSU campus. Your tour can be designed to your liking! We want you to tell stories and share YOUR Michigan State. Ideally this walking tour will last 30 minutes, in total this is a One Hour Commitment 

Provided Training: Support will be available ahead of time to answer questions and help you craft your tour. 

 

Please sign up for an hour time commitment for any window of time that your schedule will allow! We are in high need on Monday 9/25! 

 
 

Nature Walk Guide 

A group will meet at the MSU Tower to begin their walk along the Red Cedar River. We are looking for an individual to lead the group which entails ensuring the group stays together and safe! 

 

  • Monday September 25, 2023

    • Please sign up for an hour time commitment for any window of time that your schedule will allow! Thank you for volunteering!

  • Thursday September 29, 2023 

    •  3:00-4:00pm

    • 4:00- 5:00pm 

 
 

Lansing State Capitol Tour 

A group will meet at The Graduate Hotel and take a University bus to the Lansing Capitol for a guided tour. We are looking for two people to go with the group and make sure that they stay together and safe. 

 

  • Monday September 25, 2023

    • Tour #1 (Capitol Tour) Meet at the Graduate @ 8:20am, Tour 9-10am, Return by 10:45am

    • Tour #2 (Capitol and Museum Tours) Meet at the Graduate @ 1:00pm, Tour 1:30-4:00, Return by 4:30pm 

Logistics Team

Team Lead: TBD 

Logistics Team Member 

 

We are looking for a team of folks that can be available for a window of time to help wherever may be needed. This may look like: 

  • Supplies runs 

  • Local transportation of a delegate 

  • Filling in for absent volunteers 

  • Setting up spaces (moving chairs, checking tech is working, etc.) 


Provided Training & Requirements: The ideal person is flexible, resourceful and a team- player with access to their own vehicle. 


Please indicate your availability on the sign form, thank you! 

 

Drivers 

We are looking for individuals to drive University Vehicles to and from various events throughout the week. 


Provided Training & Requirements:  You must be licensed to drive in the United States. Please note, you will be required to register with MSU Transportation. We will be happy to assist you in doing so. 

 

  • Monday September 25, 2023

    • Driving to and from the Lansing State Capitol 

  • Tuesday September 26, 2023 

    • Driving to the Ubuntu and Food Event [4 needed for drop off 6:00-6:45pm] [4 needed for pickup 8:45-9:30pm] 

  • Wednesday September 27, 2023 

    • In Community Engagements  [8:30 am - 6:00pm 9 shifts available // breakfast, lunch and dinner provided] 

  • On Call 

    • Volunteer for any time slot throughout the week to be on call to pick up and drop off delegates. Driving will be limited to the East Lansing/Lansing area.  

 
 
Please Contact The Ubuntu Dialogues Gathering Team with Questions:
 
Regarding: conference program, registration, volunteering, accommodations, general inquiries 
Halla Jones, Ubuntu Dialogues Project Coordinator || jonesha6(at)msu.edu
 
Regarding: Institute for Ubuntu Thought and Practice Inquiries, past participant records 
Upenyu Majee, Inaugural Director of the Institute of Ubuntu Thought and Practice || majeeupe(at)msu.edu
 
Regarding: Stellenbosch Delegation Inquiries
Marietjie Oleofson, Project Manager: Ubuntu Dialogues Project || hmoelofsen(at)sun.ac.za