ODTUG Volunteer Opportunities
ODTUG offers a number of ways to get involved with our member communities and committees. Volunteers may apply for most roles, although some are elected or appointed. For example:
Elected Volunteer Roles
- Board of Directors Member - elected by the ODTUG Community
- Board of Directors Officer - elected by the ODTUG Board
Board-Appointed Volunteer Roles
- Board Sub-Committee Chair
- Board Sub-Committee Members
- Leadership Program Liaison (who may then appoint their own Leadership Program Coordinator)
The majority of ODTUG Volunteer Roles can be done virtually, however there are some that require in-person or on-site participation. Visit each section below to learn more about available volunteer opportunities and the estimated time commitment involved. If you'd like to become a volunteer, please complete the form at the bottom of the page. Jump to form
Please click here to review ODTUG Board Member nomination guidelines and Board responsibilities.
| Volunteer Role | Description | Time Commitment |
| Board of Directors Member (Elected by ODTUG Members) |
As laid out in the ODTUG Bylaws. | 2-4 hrs per month plus Kscope attendance |
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Board of Directors Executive Member |
As laid out in the ODTUG Bylaws. | 4-20 hours per month plus Kscope Attendance |
| Board Sub-Committee Chair (Appointed by ODTUG Board) |
Board appointed role to lead a specific sub committee, in charge of coordinating the sub committee meetings, picks sub committee members, follows up on activities to be completed, reports to the board on progress. | 2-4 hrs per month plus Kscope attendance |
| Board Sub-Committee Member (Appointed by Sub-Committee Chair) |
Support the sub committee goals, share ideas based on prior experience. | 2 hours per month |
All Community Volunteers are available for public application.
| Volunteer Role | Description | Time Commitment |
| Community Lead | Lead ODTUG community activities throughout the year, monthly call, build the community engagement team. | 6 - 8 hrs/month |
| Community Social Media Coordinator | Increase social media engagement for the respective community. | 4 hrs/month |
| Community Newsletter Coordinator | Compile content for the monthly/quarterly community newsletter. | 2 - 8 hrs/month |
| Community Content Contributor | Write content, encourage other members to share content in blogs. | 4 - 6 hrs/month |
| Community Meetup Regional Lead | Engage regional meetup hosts throughout the year. | 2 - 4 hrs/month |
| Community Meetup Hosts | Host meetups: pick a location, speakers, sponsors. |
4 - 10 hrs/quarter (Virtual + Onsite) |
| Community Meetup Media Guru | Take videos, photos of the meetup. Post them on social media and tag ODTUG for repost/share. | 2 hrs/month (Onsite) |
Many of the Kscope volunteer roles are available for public application, however some are appointed as noted below.
| Volunteer Role | Description | Time Commitment |
| ODTUG Booth Captain |
Recruit and coordinate booth volunteers and schedule throughout the conference. | 2 hrs/month, 8 hrs at Kscope (Virtual + Onsite) |
| ODTUG Booth Ambassador | Share their volunteer experience, talk to participants, recruit volunteers. | 3hrs (Onsite) |
| Session Ambassador | Greet the speaker, distribute and collect feedback forms, reminds participants to fill in online survey. Act as a runner to find the right contact if AV and other issues occur. | 1 - 4 hrs (Onsite) |
| Public Abstract Reviewer | Public review and voting for Kscope abstracts for selected Kscope track. | 1 - 8 hrs (Virtual) |
| Content Abstract Reviewer (Appointed by Track Lead) |
Reviews Kscope abstract by track. | 10 - 12hrs (Virtual, Jan-Feb) |
| Content Committee Track Lead (Appointed by Content Committee Chair) |
Coordinates Kscope abstract track teams, content review meetings, track movements. | 30 - 40 hrs (Virtual, Dec - Apr) |
| Executive Committee Content Chair (Appointed by KEO) |
KEO-directed Role. Coordinates track leads, collection of all track team selections and scheduling, coordination of all schedule changes. Responsible for all Thursday sessions. Responsible for community focused events. | 60 - 200 hrs (Virtual + Onsite, Oct - July) |
| Executive Committee Vendor Chair (Appointed by KEO) |
KEO-directed Role. Maintain vendor relationships, recruit new vendors, work closely with YCC to ensure a great vendor experience. | 60 - 200 hrs (Virtual + Onsite, Oct - July) |
| Executive Committee Attendees Chair (Appointed by KEO) |
KEO-directed Role. Focus on attendee experience, and attend Kscope events. | 60 - 200 hrs (Virtual + Onsite, Oct - July) |
| Executive Committee Chair aka KEO (Kscope Executive Officer - Appointed by ODTUG Board) |
Responsible for the overall success of the conference and meeting ODTUG Board specified financial and experience KPIs. | 60 - 200 hrs (Virtual + Onsite, Oct - July) |
| Volunteer Role | Description | Time Commitment |
| Leadership Program Liaison (Appointed by ODTUG Board) |
Kicks off Leadership Program in partnership with YCC, determines timeline, suggests coordinator choices to the ODTUG Board. | 4-8 hrs per month plus Kscope attendance |
| Leadership Program Coordinator (Appointed by LP Liaison) |
Puts together program content, finds speakers, arranges meetings, identify & book all. | 4-8 hrs per month plus Kscope attendance |
WIT Volunteers are either sponsored or appointed. Mentors may apply at any time.
| Volunteer Role | Description | Time Commitment |
| WIT Lunch & Learn at Kscope - Organizers (Sponsors) |
If there are no sponsors for this event, 2+ volunteers will be needed to organize the WIT Lunch and Learn event, select WIT topics of discussion, select table leads. | 2-4 hrs per month ahead of Kscope, plus Kscope attendance |
| WIT Lunch & Learn Table Lead at Kscope (Appointed by WIT Sponsors/Organizers) |
Facilitate table discussion topics with Kscope attendee participants. | 3-4 hours training plus Kscope Attendance and luncheon participation. |
| WIT Mentorship Program Lead (Appointed by ODTUG Board) |
Coordinates the WIT Mentorship program kickoff, participants recruiting process, monthly checks with the mentors and mentees. | 4-10 hrs per quarter |
| WIT Mentorship Program (Public application / appointed) |
Mentor / be mentored by another ODTUG member. Meet once per month for at least six months. | 1 hour per month |