Volunteer Benefits
In addition to the educational benefits, the InteropNet Volunteer (both InteropNet and InteropLabs) will receive the following:
- Hands-on network exposure/new product testing
- Team Lead instructed technology courses
- On-site signage (near the Event Network or Labs)
- Selected print media coverage
- Product development feedback
- Recognition in the Program & Buyers Guide
- One tutorial and one Conference pass
- Meals during work hours
- Appreciation dinner
- T-shirts and giveaways
- Hotel scholarship (for those that qualify)
- Opportunities to present to other volunteers
- Volunteer Hotel Scholarship Program
Volunteers from non-exhibiting organizations may apply for a Volunteer Hotel Scholarship. The InteropNet Volunteer Program will sponsor hotel accommodations for volunteers who qualify, based on availability, skills and needs.
*These dates include the pre-show meeting through teardown. Dates may change depending on network needs.
Time Commitments
We request that all volunteers participate from the pre-show meeting to teardown. Each volunteer will be asked to provide an approximate time commitment before the event.
Hot Stage
Volunteers are also invited to help in this important stage of the Internet InteropNet and InteropLabs construction. Tasks may include cable testing, ped installation, system configuration, testing and troubleshooting, etc.
CMP Media will provide lunch and dinner during Hot Stage, as well as snacks. No other volunteer expenses are covered. However, Team Lead expenses are covered.