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Volunteer Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply to more than one of the volunteer positions listed?

• Yes. You should only apply to those positions where you are genuinely interested in working. Please indicate in your cover letter WHY you should be selected for the volunteer position you are applying for and your preferred area to volunteer.

Who reviews applications and selects volunteers?

• The Volunteer Selection Committee is comprised of individuals from across campus responsible for managing the various volunteer positions.

What are the criteria used for selecting volunteers?

• The committee will review the quality of the application materials and the level of interest of the applicant in the volunteer opportunity. The committee will also consider previous experiences and skill sets, when appropriate.

How many volunteers are needed?

• At this time, the University is still determining the exact number of volunteers needed for this historic event. We anticipate needing 200-300 volunteers.

Will volunteers have access to the debate hall?

• A very limited number of volunteer positions will have access to the debate hall. Individuals interested in volunteering should not anticipate having access to the debate hall.

Can volunteers still be part of the ticket lottery?

• Volunteers will have to have background checks, credentialed, trained and work closely with the various aspects of the debate and therefore in most cases substituting a volunteer at the last minute is not possible. Therefore, volunteers cannot be part of the ticket lottery.

When will volunteers be needed?

• Volunteers may be asked to commit to both a pre-determined schedule of assignments leading up to the days of the debate, as well as being available for on-call assignments well in advance of the debate.
• *Only those with extra flexibility in their personal schedule during the September 15 - October 15 time period should consider selecting one of the volunteer opportunities that is preceded by an asterisk.

Who is eligible to volunteer?

• All Hofstra University full- and part-time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled during the Fall 2008 semester, and staff is eligible to volunteer. Students must be a registered student for the Fall 2008 semester. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider volunteer applications from alumni, retirees, parents, vendors, and the broader community. Please note that preference will be given to students and that we cannot guarantee placement for all applicants.

What is the deadline to apply to volunteer?

• Applications will be accepted until September 8, 2008.

When and how will I know if I have been selected as a volunteer?

• Selected volunteers will receive an email notification to their Hofstra email address.

Why are you requesting my social security number, date of birth, race, sex, and citizenship status?

• Hofstra University is required to conduct a background check on all volunteers. The Selection Committee will not have access to this information when making its decisions.

Why do you want to know if I have a car? If I do not, will it hurt my opportunities to volunteer?

• A limited number of positions will require a volunteer to run errands off campus, which will require personal transportation. The majority of positions will not require transportation.