Jessica Jimenez shouts into a bullhorn at NCIL's annual March and Rally.

Volunteer

Conference Logo - LEVEL UP. Graphic features level (fader) switches in blue, green, yellow, and pink. Building Tomorrow Together. July 21-24, 2025; Grand Hyatt Washington, DC. 2025 Annual Conference on Independent Living. NCIL logo features a multi-colored fingerprint in matching colors.

The 2025 Annual Conference on Independent Living is scheduled for July 21-24, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt Washington. Committed volunteers are critical to its success.

** Volunteer Opportunities are CLOSED **

Job Descriptions

Rally & March Volunteer: Distribute water and signs, direct marchers, and collect trash before, during & after rally. 

Door Keeper: Responsible for watching the doors during the Exhibit Fair before the Awards Luncheon and not allowing attendees in until ready.

Mic-Runners: Facilitate large plenary Q&A sessions by bringing the microphone to participants.

Photo Booth Assistant: Assist at the Photo Booth during the NCIL Reception.

Registration Desk Volunteer: Greet attendees and provide registration support. Create nametags, process registration forms and replenish bags / materials.

Merchandise Volunteer: Provide merchandise support. Set up and tear down merchandise table; assist in selling NCIL promotional items. 

ALD Volunteer: Greet attendees, provide and collect Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) to registrants, take ID and fill out sign-up sheet. Sanitize items before giving to another attendee.

DIY Poster Kit Volunteer: Assemble Do-It-Yourself Poster Kits on Monday, July 21.

Incentives:

  • If you volunteer 5-9 hours, half of your registration fee is waived / reimbursed.
  • If you volunteer 10+ hours, your full registration fee will be waived / reimbursed.

Deadline: This opportunity will end when all shifts are filled. Applying to volunteer does not guarantee hours will be available. The schedule will be distributed to everyone who signed up via the online form. The individuals who respond with the desired shifts will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Thank you. Your support is invaluable!

Annual Conference Committee

Volunteer Coordinator: Angela Ellman (angela@ncil.org)