WUSS is an all-volunteer organization and we rely heavily on volunteers like you to make the conference a success. Volunteering is a great way to network and become more active in the community of SAS® users.
The success of the conference is dependent on people like you who are willing to make a commitment to help with different duties at the conference. Part of being a volunteer means that you honor the commitment you have made by showing up to your assignment. Assignments will be made through the Sign-up system, so that volunteers can now self-schedule. You can sign up to volunteer at https://signup.com/go/cnctAwu. Refer to the Sign-Up Instructions for Volunteers at WUSS 2019 (PDF) for details on how to use the online sign-up system.
Once you have chosen a slot, please make sure to honor that commitment, as once all volunteer slots are taken no one else can sign up. The sign-up system does allow for changes; however, please be courteous and allow sufficient time for slots to be reassigned and contact the volunteer coordinator at volunteer@wuss.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
As a volunteer, will I receive a registration discount? There is no registration discount for volunteers. However, volunteers will be acknowledged for their service. Volunteers who volunteer for at least 2 slots will be invited to the volunteer party on Thursday. If you are an award winner and volunteer more than your required time slot, you will also be invited to the party.
I want to volunteer! What do I do? If you did not let us know you were interested in volunteering when you registered for the conference, please contact Richann Watson, volunteer coordinator, at volunteer@wuss.org.
When does a volunteer need to be at the conference? Volunteers must also be available during the entire conference starting at Wednesday, September 4, 2019 through 1 pm, Friday, September 6, 2019. Please make your travel plans accordingly.
How will I be contacted about volunteering? Once you have signed up for volunteer shift(s) in the Sign-up system, you will be sent reminders via email by the system.
Volunteer Duties and Times by Assignment
- The coordinator should be enrolled in the class
- Take attendance
- Assist instructor regarding passing out material
- ‘Gopher’ for instructor
- Refer to WUSS 2019 Class Coordinator Guidelines (PDF) for full details
Tuesday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:30 am – 11:30 am
Friday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
(duration of class)
- Assist the section chairs with keeping time, head counts, manning the doors to ensure they do not slam, tidying the room at end of the session (See Academic Sections for list of sections that need volunteers)
- Section chairs may also ask you to evaluate the papers in the section for your time slot
- Additional duties may also consist of running errands on behalf of the section chairs or passing out handouts
- Refer to WUSS 2019 Session Coordinator Guidelines (PDF) for full details
Wednesday: 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Thursday: 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
(1 ½ - 3 hrs block)
- These are a special variety of session coordinators whose specific job role is to ensure that the Hands-On Workshops run smoothly.
- Ideally at least one of the coordinators should be a knowledgeable SAS user who can help answer questions during the HOW exercises.
Wednesday: 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Thursday: 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
(1 ½ - 3 hrs block)
- Wednesday:
- Sign individuals up for time slots
- Thursday:
- Check people in that have signed up
- Help prepare teams for the escape room (e.g., go through rules)
- Walk individuals to the actual room
Wednesday: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thursday: 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- The WUSS Bucks Bank Teller will staff the WUSS Bucks Bank and assist attendees with redeeming WUSS Bucks for tickets to be placed in drawings for several different prizes.
Wednesday: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesday: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thursday: 1:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am – 11:00 am
(2 - 3 hrs block)
- Take tickets from attendees and provide them the conference bag
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Wednesday: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
(2 – 4 hrs block)
WUSS Theater:
- Session coordinator whose specific job role is to help with the WUSS Theater.
- WUSS Theater includes SAS Super Demos as well as presentations from the sponsors, exhibitors and other speakers.
- Responsibilities will vary based on SAS and sponsor/exhibitor needs
Solutions in the Round:
- Session coordinator whose specific job role is to help with the Solutions in the Round.
- Responsibilities may vary based on moderator needs (e.g., may be requested to write down notes on a flipchart)
Wednesday: 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am – 11:00 am
Thursday: 2:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am – 11:00 am
(2 – 2 ½ hrs block)
- Wednesday and Thursday:
- Conference Registration Desk Assistant
- Assist the Registrars at the registration desk by handing out conference badges and helping to check people in
- Friday:
- Conference Registration Desk Assistant and Give-away
- Assist the Registrars at the registration desk by handing out conference badges and helping to check people in
- Take tickets from attendees and provide them the conference bag
- Help pack the LUG (Local User Group) boxes on Friday
Refer to the Registration Desk Etiquette (PDF) for details regarding working the registration desk.
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thursday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
(4 hrs block)
Friday: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
View Academic Sections.