About the Volunteer Program

Volunteers perform much of the work at the convention, which provides students with an excellent opportunity to attend and engage with professionals in the field.

Volunteer Benefits

In exchange for completing one volunteer shift (ranging from three to six hours), volunteers will receive:

  • Complimentary convention registration*
  • The chance to network with professionals in the field
  • The opportunity to learn about the communication discipline
  • Access to convention sessions
  • Access to the Graduate School Open House
  • Access to the NCA Career Center
Note: Volunteer positions require direct contact with convention attendees, and social distancing may not be feasible. Please consider your personal health before registering.

Registration Guidelines

  • Please do NOT register as a volunteer before checking your presentation schedule in the online program.
  • You must complete your volunteer shift on time and in full. Your volunteer registration counts as your convention registration.
  • Select only ONE (1) volunteer position. If you register for multiple positions, your registrations will be canceled/voided.
  • *Student volunteers are offered complimentary convention registration, but this does not include membership with NCA. All volunteers must be NCA student members and join or renew their membership if it expires before December 1. Please join or renew several days before registering as a volunteer to allow your membership to process.

 

Registration Instructions

The NCA Annual Convention is an in-person event. To register as a student volunteer, please follow these instructions:

  1. Log in to your NCA account to verify your student membership is current through December 1, 2024. This is necessary to register as a volunteer. If your membership is not current, please join or renew it before registering for the convention.
  2. Please proceed with registration if your student membership is current through December 1, 2024.
  3. If your membership is not current through December 1, 2024, please renew your membership before registering as a student volunteer. Failure to join or renew your student membership first will result in your inability to register as a volunteer.
  4. Once your student membership is renewed, you may register for the convention.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact us at convention@natcom.org.