The Future City Arizona competition needs volunteers to assist with the model display and competition day. The competition is a completely volunteer organization and this is your chance to see students present their ideas for the future as well as give back to the community.
We need volunteers in the following areas. If you would like to volunteer, please first register through https://futurecity.org/volunteer-registration/ and then contact one of the following people:
- Jeff Van Skike, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 480-947-4646
- Robert Cruthis, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 480-341-8473
- David Ellingson, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 602-763-0381
Model Movers
What: Volunteers will work to move the models out of the Burton Barr library and into a transport semi-truck. Additionally, volunteers will need to meet the truck as ASU Prep to unload the models and put them on the tables in the designated setup area within the school.
Number of volunteers needed: 8 - 10
Special considerations: There will be physical effort to carry and move models between locations.
When: Friday, January 20, 3 PM
Where: Phoenix Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 N. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Registration Area
What: The role of the registration volunteer is to check in all participating teams and hand out the registration packets. There will be alphabetical check in for Schools A-L and Schools M-Z as well as media, judges, VIP, and volunteer check in.
Number of volunteers needed: 3
When: Saturday, January 21, 6:30 AM
Where: ASU Prep Academy, 735 E. Fillmore St, Phoenix, 85006, atrium in front of auditorium
Solutions Area
What: Role of the volunteer stationed at the Information Booth is to both assist in the check in process of the teams and be an information liaison for the competition. The volunteer will need to be familiar with the competition and the regional management team. One role at the information booth is to provide directions to the various competition venues. This includes school registration, Semi-Final competition presentation rooms, media check in, volunteer check in, and general itinerary direction.
Number of volunteers needed: 2
When: Saturday, January 21, 7 AM (Cafeteria meet for volunteer orientation), 8 AM in Media Center Room
Where: ASU Prep Academy, 735 E. Fillmore St, Phoenix, 85006, Media Center Room
Outside Room Monitors
What: The role of the outside room volunteer is to ensure that people do not enter the competition room while the current presentations are in progress. This ensures that the students doing the presentations can concentrate on giving their best.
Number of volunteers needed: 6
When: Saturday, January 21, 7 AM
Where: ASU Prep Academy, 735 E. Fillmore St, Phoenix, 85006, Cafeteria for initial meeting
In-Room Monitors
What: The role of the in- room volunteer to 1) introduce the student team and instructions on the presentation, and 2) provide time-keeping reminders to the presentation team.
Number of volunteers needed: 12
When: Saturday, January 21, 7 AM
Where: ASU Prep Academy, 735 E. Fillmore St, Phoenix, 85006, Cafeteria for initial meeting
Results “Runner”
What: At the conclusion of the judges’ results, take the results to the competition tabulation room. Runners will be responsible for multiple rooms.
Number of volunteers needed: 3
When: Saturday, January 21, 7 AM
Where: ASU Prep Academy, 735 E. Fillmore St, Phoenix, 85006, Cafeteria for initial meeting
Award/Plaque Organizers
What: Volunteers will work with the Competition Judging Committee and the Society Judging Committee to identify the winners for the different awards. Volunteers will need to refer to the script and arrange the awards/plaques such that the awards can easily accessed during the afternoon awards presentation.
Number of volunteers needed: 2
When: Saturday, January 21, 11:30 AM
Where: ASU Prep Academy, 735 E. Fillmore St, Phoenix, 85006, Media Center for check-in
Elevator Monitors
What: Each volunteer will serve as a sort of “traffic cop” for the models as they move from the display area to the individual competition rooms. One elevator will be designated for models going up; one elevator will be designated to go down. Elevators are limited in size and therefore the volunteer will need to ensure that only presentation teams are using the elevators.
Number of volunteers needed: 2
When: Saturday, January 21, 7 AM
Where: ASU Prep Academy, 735 E. Fillmore St, Phoenix, 85006, Cafeteria for initial meeting
