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Would you like to volunteer at Imaging USA?

Imaging USA is made possible by dozens of smiling volunteers each year. They assist with convention and pre-convention programming and act as show ambassadors making sure things run smoothly for our speakers and attendees. We are looking for smiling faces to join us on the following dates:

  • January 17-19, 2021 (Imaging USA Convention and Expo)
  • January 16-19, 2021 (Imaging USA Convention & Expo, plus our busy Saturday pre-convention day)
  • January 14-19, 2021 (Imaging USA Convention & Expo, plus 3 days of pre-convention classes)

Download the Imaging USA volunteer application.

Hotel, Travel and Speaker Information

Check ImagingUSA.org for updates regarding programming, speakers, travel and all details regarding Imaging USA. Further information will be emailed when available.

Volunteer Communication

Email will be our PRIMARY form of communication with volunteers. Please add PPAVolunteers@gmail.com to your email contact list and make sure this address is not blocked by your email spam filter. Applicants and volunteers are asked to respond to ALL communication as soon as possible, even if it is "Received." It is imperative that we hear back from you in order to adhere to deadlines for our committee and operations. Your prompt response helps us to meet our deadlines.

What’s required of volunteers?

  • Assist with six convention programs, events or greeting slots for Imaging USA, averaging two per day, Sunday through Tuesday.
  • Assist with pre-convention programming or greeting for early volunteers.
  • Attend the daily briefing each day to stay up to date on any changes in programming. The daily briefing is held on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday at 12:15 pm and includes a luncheon each day.

What will my daily duties as a convention committee volunteer be?

  • HAVE FRIENDLY, GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS WITH A SMILING FACE AT ALL TIMES.
  • Support convention committee and event staff.
  • Support instructors with a set-up like props/display instructors’ prints.
  • Check the badges of attendees at classroom doors.
  • Pass out any hand-out materials as requested by the instructor.
  • Greet convention attendees at airport and dedicated convention hotels.

What’s the Dress Code?

  • Long-sleeved orange oxford shirt. Two will be provided to each volunteer and they must be returned on the last day of Imaging USA. If you choose to layer, black may be worn under your orange shirt.
  • Black slacks, NO jeans or shorts.
  • Close-toed, comfortable shoes. It’s suggested that you bring at least two pairs of comfortable walking shoes.

What are the benefits of being a Convention Committee Volunteer?

Aside from having the opportunity to see the finest Instructors in the world in action and building friendships with the other photographers on the Convention Committee team, you will receive:

  • Complimentary convention registration for Imaging USA
  • Volunteers must be PPA members and can also earn up to 5 PPA service merits for the week
    • You’ll earn two PPA service merits for volunteering at Imaging USA (Sunday-Tuesday).
    • You’ll also earn one PPA service merit per day (maximum of 2 per convention) for volunteering during the pre-convention classes (Thursday-Saturday).

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact:.

Art Solomon
Imaging USA Convention Committee
Member Volunteer Coordinator
PPAVolunteers@gmail.com
334-794-0711 Studio or 334-714-1095 Cell

or

A. Michael Fletcher
Imaging USA Convention Committee
Assistant Member Volunteer Coordinator
PPAVolunteers@gmail.com
949-644-6933 Studio or 949-632-1531 Cell