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  Forms & Information

California Academic Decathlon Volunteer Information
State Finals, March 7 – 10, 2008

 

Volunteer Opportunities
Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9, 2008
Hyatt Regency Sacramento, CSU Sacramento and Memorial Auditorium


Awards Ceremony
Monday, March 10, 2008
Memorial Auditorium

 
Click here to download the 2008 Volunteer Registration Form (Microsoft Word)
 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

POSITION

RESPONSIBILITIES

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Saturday, March 8, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Test Proctor

· Monitor a group of participants while they take timed written exams.
· Distribute and collect test materials to assigned participants.
· Maintain order/optimum testing conditions.

· Attend mandatory orientation session held on morning of event.

· Read materials.

Saturday, March 8, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hyatt Regency Sacramento

General Saturday Assistance

· Assist where needed at Hyatt Regency Sacramento.

· Attend mandatory orientation session held on morning of event.

Sunday, March 9, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Essay Reader

· Evaluate participant essays in accordance with predetermined set of criteria.

   

· Study rubric and other materials sent prior to event.
·
Attend orientation training for Essay Readers on Saturday.
·
Read and evaluate essays.

Sunday, March 9, 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CSU Sacramento

Speech/ Interview Rotation Official

· Ensure that participants adhere to the established time schedule.

· Direct participants to and from speech and interview rooms.

· Keep halls clear of unauthorized persons.

· Attend mandatory orientation session held on morning of event.

· Pick up packet at registration.

Speech Judge

· Judge prepared and impromptu speeches with two other judges, using guidelines provided.
·
Ensure that participants are in the correct room.
·
Ensure that participant enters/leaves room at scheduled time.

· Attend mandatory orientation for judges on day of event.

·Read materials sent prior to event.

·Pick up packet at registration.

   

Interview Judge

· Conduct structured interviews (with 2 other judges) for approximately 20 participants.

· Evaluate each participant’s performance in accordance with predetermined criteria.

· Attend mandatory orientation for judges on day of event.

· Read materials prior to event.

· Pick up packet at registration.

General Saturday Assistance

· Assist where needed at Venice High School

· Attend mandatory orientation session held on morning of event.

Sunday, March 9, 3:45 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Memorial Auditorium

Super Quiz Proctor

· Monitor one school’s team of participants.

· Correct participant’s answer sheets.

· Attend mandatory orientation on day of event.

Super Quiz Assistant

· Assist where needed at Super Quiz event.

· Attend mandatory orientation on day of event.

   

 
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