Become a Volunteer Note-Taker

at the 11th ANNUAL IMMIGRATION FORUM
Looking to improve your note-taking skills?
This might be the gig for you.

Events

Date/Time

Date(s) - Feb 5, 2019 - Feb 6, 2019
8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Description

Thunder Bay Multicultural Association is reaching out to volunteers who may have note-taking skills.
The North Western Ontario Local Immigration Partnership is looking for some note-takers for the
11th ANNUAL IMMIGRATION FORUM that will take place on February 5thFebruary 6th, 2019.

Please find the list of information below on the note taker’s role/responsibilities.

NOTE-TAKER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Arrive 15 minutes prior to event starting time
  • Typed information (please use Word Application)
  • Include:
    • Date of event (Feb 5 or Feb 6)
    • Time of Note Taking
    • Name of speaker, topic, and time
    • Include brief information on each topic/speaker presentation
    • Include questions being asked from the audience and speaker answers
  • Be present during the breakout session (supervisor will assign position)
  • Submit the notes on Thursday, February 7th, 2019
  • Dress code: Business casual

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Clear and understandable typing skills at speed
  • Accurate spelling and grammar skills
  • Good listener
  • Summarizer
  • Good IT skills
  • Well organised and reliable
FEBRUARY 5th, 2019

8 AM to 12 PM

FEBRUARY 6th, 2019

8 AM to 12 PM

7:50 AM – Arrive for setup and breakfast

9:15 AM – Event Starts/Lisa Laco as MC

9:30 AM – Employer/Employee Opening

10:00 AM – Presenter #1 (TBA)

10:30 AM – BREAK

11:00 AM – Presenter #2 (TBA)

11:30 AM – Presenter #3 (TBA)

12:00 PM – LUNCH

1:00 PM – BREAK OUT SESSION (TBD)

3:00 PM – Event Ends

 

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Lakehead University International Reception

7:50 AM – Arrive for setup and breakfast

9:00 AM – Event Starts/ John Thompson as MC

9:15 AM – Newcomer Panel/Success Stories

10:15 AM – BREAK

10:45 AM – Presenter #4 (TBA)

11:15 AM – Presenter #5 (TBA)

12:00 PM – LUNCH

1:00 PM – BREAK OUT SESSION (TBD)

3:00 PM – Event Ends

 

 

 

MORE INFORMATION:

  • Event Location/Venue: Italian Hall Cultural Centre – 132 Algoma St S, Thunder Bay, ON.
  • Ensure to state your preferred date(s) and time(s) in the provided comment section on the “Click to Volunteer” application form below;
    either Tuesday, February 5th or Wednesday, February 6th 2019 or email your preferences to Nicole Croes at nicolec@thunderbay.org
  • Click to Volunteer” to apply for this position.

Volunteer Opportunities

Bookings are closed for this event.