Annual Meeting Volunteers Serve. Connect. Attend.
SER is looking for Student and PostDoc Members to serve as Meeting Volunteers at the 2026 Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, June 23-26, 2026. Each accepted volunteer will be required to work 11-13 hours during the course of the meeting. Complimentary meeting registration will be offered in exchange for volunteer hours. Applicants must be current Student and PostDoc members of SER.
Key Dates
| Student Volunteer Program | Opens | Closes | Notifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apply as a Student Volunteer | March 14, 2026 (10am MT) | March 20, 2026 | March 31, 2026 |
Step One:
Renew/Join SER
Ensure your 2026 Student or Postdoc Membership is active before signing up to volunteer.
Step Two:
Review positions
Browse the list of roles and time slots to find the best fit for your schedule and interests.
Step Three:
Register to volunteer
Complete the volunteer registration form to secure your spot — positions fill quickly!
Volunteer Position Details
Floating AM/Floating PM
The purpose of this position is to fill in when additional help is needed or to complete any tasks that may come up. Possible tasks could include crowd control, directing traffic during breaks, etc.
Poster Session Setup and Take Down
Responsible for helping with set up, take down and directing presenters and participants of poster sessions.
Registration Desk
Responsible for registration set up and member check in.
Session/Plenary Room Monitors
Monitor Plenary, Symposia, Abstract, Breakfast, Lunchtime Sessions during the meeting Monday-Friday. Serve as a point of contact for session chairs should they need assistance and conduct multiple room counts throughout the session.
AM/PM/Evening Workshop Check-In
Workshops will be held on Tuesday. Volunteers will be responsible to checking in and directing participants.
Name Tags
Responsible for helping prepare the name tags for registrants.