{"id":624,"date":"2019-02-09T06:08:34","date_gmt":"2019-02-09T06:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.neoninspire.com\/weavespindye\/?page_id=624"},"modified":"2019-02-18T20:12:29","modified_gmt":"2019-02-18T20:12:29","slug":"volunteer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.neoninspire.com\/weavespindye\/volunteer\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>\n\t\tVolunteer\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Volunteering is the perfect opportunity to\u00a0meet fellow fiber artists while performing\u00a0a valuable service. Volunteers are needed\u00a0for a variety of tasks from assisting\u00a0with the mounting and dismounting of exhibitions, to monitoring art exhibits.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.neoninspire.com\/weavespindye\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/199\/2018\/10\/HGA_Logo_Long_med-1-1024x478.jpg\" alt=\"HGA_Logo_Long_med (1)\" height=\"478\" width=\"1024\" title=\"HGA_Logo_Long_med (1)\" \/>\n\t<h3>Make Your Experience Exceptional, Be a Volunteer!<\/h3>\nThe Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.&#8217;s\u00a0(HGA)\u00a02020 Convergence<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0requires the assistance of many volunteers to produce a successful conference. There are a wide range of ways to be involved including:\u00a0\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Steering Committee:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>Leadership roles that assist in the overall planning and execution of Convergence<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/track\/\/servlet\/DisplayLink?orgId=weavespindye&amp;emailId=49e46115661d055a9a74c69582e263764m637152249e&amp;&amp;linkId=11711&amp;targetUrl=https:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/np\/viewDocument?orgId=weavespindye&amp;id=4028e48c68dc9e300168edfb423f005b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/track\/\/servlet\/DisplayLink?orgId%3Dweavespindye%26emailId%3D49e46115661d055a9a74c69582e263764m637152249e%26%26linkId%3D11711%26targetUrl%3Dhttps:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/np\/viewDocument?orgId%3Dweavespindye%26id%3D4028e48c68dc9e300168edfb423f005b&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1550358114797000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGz2QZ9DHeKPj_K-I2wfmRTM69KgQ\">Download Description<\/a><\/em><em>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/track\/\/servlet\/DisplayLink?orgId=weavespindye&amp;emailId=49e46115661d055a9a74c69582e263764m637152249e&amp;&amp;linkId=11709&amp;targetUrl=https:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/survey.jsp?surveyId=45&amp;amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/track\/\/servlet\/DisplayLink?orgId%3Dweavespindye%26emailId%3D49e46115661d055a9a74c69582e263764m637152249e%26%26linkId%3D11709%26targetUrl%3Dhttps:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/survey.jsp?surveyId%3D45%26amp;&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1550358114797000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFTsDPMLCnEpT1V1fri7nqlzEZPRg\">Apply Today<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Planning Committees:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>Regional support to prepare for Convergence<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/track\/\/servlet\/DisplayLink?orgId=weavespindye&amp;emailId=49e46115661d055a9a74c69582e263764m637152249e&amp;&amp;linkId=11708&amp;targetUrl=https:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/np\/viewDocument?orgId=weavespindye&amp;id=4028e48c68dc9e300168ee4b0d0f005e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/track\/\/servlet\/DisplayLink?orgId%3Dweavespindye%26emailId%3D49e46115661d055a9a74c69582e263764m637152249e%26%26linkId%3D11708%26targetUrl%3Dhttps:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/np\/viewDocument?orgId%3Dweavespindye%26id%3D4028e48c68dc9e300168ee4b0d0f005e&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1550358114797000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHuIoYV9kMhKYWztSVSNe5W9fXucg\"><em>Download Description<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/track\/\/servlet\/DisplayLink?orgId=weavespindye&amp;emailId=49e46115661d055a9a74c69582e263764m637152249e&amp;&amp;linkId=11706&amp;targetUrl=https:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/survey.jsp?surveyId=48&amp;amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/track\/\/servlet\/DisplayLink?orgId%3Dweavespindye%26emailId%3D49e46115661d055a9a74c69582e263764m637152249e%26%26linkId%3D11706%26targetUrl%3Dhttps:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/survey.jsp?surveyId%3D48%26amp;&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1550358114797000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEVUzziX2OGM9-ymKCHSYwdGb-zzQ\">Apply Today<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mentors:<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><em>Experienced Convergence<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0participants\u00a0providing guidance and friendship to first-time Convergence<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0attendees<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>On-Site Volunteers:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>Assistants to ensure Convergence<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0programs and events run smoothly<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>HGA is currently accepting applications for Volunteers to serve on the Steering and Planning Committees.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Sign Up!<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/survey.jsp?surveyId=45&amp;\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSteering Committee\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/survey.jsp?surveyId=48&amp;\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPlanning Committee\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<h4><strong>Steering Committee<\/strong><\/h4>\nUnder the directive of the HGA Board and working with the HGA Staff, the Steering Committee leads the overall planning, implementation, and monitoring of all tasks for the Convergence<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0conference.\u00a0The Steering Committee identifies\u00a0opportunities and strategies for expanding Convergence<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0partnerships to include new entities and work activities. They will examine and recommend approaches to promote Convergence<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0activities both internally to existing members and externally.\u00a0Each member of the committee is responsible for identifying, recruiting, screening and selecting qualified individuals to be members of their committee.\u00a0Steering Committee Positions\u00a0include:\n<ul>\n<li>Volunteer Coordinator<\/li>\n<li>Special Events Coordinator<\/li>\n<li>Local Publicity\/Press Relations Coordinator<\/li>\n<li>Tours Coordinator<\/li>\n<li>Exhibits Coordinator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/track\/\/servlet\/DisplayLink?orgId=weavespindye&amp;emailId=49e46115661d055a9a74c69582e263764m637152249e&amp;&amp;linkId=11717&amp;targetUrl=https:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/np\/viewDocument?orgId=weavespindye&amp;id=4028e48c68dc9e300168edfb423f005b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/track\/\/servlet\/DisplayLink?orgId%3Dweavespindye%26emailId%3D49e46115661d055a9a74c69582e263764m637152249e%26%26linkId%3D11717%26targetUrl%3Dhttps:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/np\/viewDocument?orgId%3Dweavespindye%26id%3D4028e48c68dc9e300168edfb423f005b&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1550358114797000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFLk-XhyVeKqO87Wn321JZzNrwQog\">Download complete description of Steering Committee Positions<\/a><\/p>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/track\/\/servlet\/DisplayLink?orgId=weavespindye&amp;emailId=49e46115661d055a9a74c69582e263764m637152249e&amp;&amp;linkId=11718&amp;targetUrl=https:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/survey.jsp?surveyId=45&amp;amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/track\/\/servlet\/DisplayLink?orgId%3Dweavespindye%26emailId%3D49e46115661d055a9a74c69582e263764m637152249e%26%26linkId%3D11718%26targetUrl%3Dhttps:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/survey.jsp?surveyId%3D45%26amp;&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1550358114798000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGhSIHPOC2Uku-LGdp4Mu4oMYrIwQ\">Apply Today<\/a><\/strong>.<strong>\u00a0Log in to your account to complete the Steering Committee Volunteer Application by\u00a0<\/strong><strong>February 28, 2019<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Planning Committees<\/strong><\/h4>\nVolunteers serving on a Convergence Planning Committee\u00a0report to either the HGA Program Director or a Convergence<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0Steering Committee Coordinator. Volunteer positions are available for the following Committees:\n<ul>\n<li>Tour Planning Committee<\/li>\n<li>Exhibits Committee<\/li>\n<li>Loom Rentals Committee<\/li>\n<li>Gallery Guide Committee<\/li>\n<li>Silent Auction Committee<\/li>\n<li>Session Equipment Committee<\/li>\n<li>Goody Bag Committee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/track\/\/servlet\/DisplayLink?orgId=weavespindye&amp;emailId=49e46115661d055a9a74c69582e263764m637152249e&amp;&amp;linkId=11714&amp;targetUrl=https:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/np\/viewDocument?orgId=weavespindye&amp;id=4028e48c68dc9e300168ee4b0d0f005e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/track\/\/servlet\/DisplayLink?orgId%3Dweavespindye%26emailId%3D49e46115661d055a9a74c69582e263764m637152249e%26%26linkId%3D11714%26targetUrl%3Dhttps:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/np\/viewDocument?orgId%3Dweavespindye%26id%3D4028e48c68dc9e300168ee4b0d0f005e&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1550358114798000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGAkTnCPoY6JI7NzVbmAy8m_IPH5A\">Download complete description of Planning Committees<\/a><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/track\/\/servlet\/DisplayLink?orgId=weavespindye&amp;emailId=49e46115661d055a9a74c69582e263764m637152249e&amp;&amp;linkId=11719&amp;targetUrl=https:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/survey.jsp?surveyId=48&amp;amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/track\/\/servlet\/DisplayLink?orgId%3Dweavespindye%26emailId%3D49e46115661d055a9a74c69582e263764m637152249e%26%26linkId%3D11719%26targetUrl%3Dhttps:\/\/weavespindye.z2systems.com\/survey.jsp?surveyId%3D48%26amp;&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1550358114798000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEH7qJ8_Pj5LG1PAAe-e4XbjfRl-g\"><strong>Apply Today<\/strong><\/a>. Log in to your account to complete the Planning Committee Volunteer Application. Deadlines to participate vary based on the committee.\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.neoninspire.com\/weavespindye\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/199\/2018\/11\/CO18_DR_Open-Portfolio_-27-small-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"CO18_DR_Open Portfolio_-27 small\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" title=\"CO18_DR_Open Portfolio_-27 small\" \/>\n\t<p><strong>These are volunteer positions and monetary compensation is not provided.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>HGA relies on this &#8220;in-kind&#8221; support in order to keep conference fees in line. For more information about Convergence\u00ae, Volunteering, and HGA, please visit our website. Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Handweavers Guild of America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of Sex, Race, Religion, Age, Handicap or National Origin.<\/p>\n\t<h4>For more information about Volunteering call <a href=\"tel:+16787300010\">(678) 730-0010<\/a> or email <a href=\"mailto:Programs@WeaveSpinDye.org\">Programs@WeaveSpinDye.org<\/a>.<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Volunteer Volunteering is the perfect opportunity to\u00a0meet fellow fiber artists while performing\u00a0a valuable service. Volunteers are needed\u00a0for a variety of tasks from assisting\u00a0with the mounting and dismounting of exhibitions, to monitoring art exhibits. Make Your Experience Exceptional, Be a Volunteer! 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