We are very excited to announce the call for volunteers for our next annual conference: SRI Fall Meeting in Boston, November 7-9, 2019! As a special bonus, this is our 10th year anniversary celebration too!
We are seeking volunteers from the SRI community who have the passion and time to help us craft an engaging, inspiring and transformative experience for educators. The committees represent the core elements of the SRI Fall Meeting.
If interested, please email Deirdre Williams to let her know which planning committee you’d like to join. Interested in more than one? Outstanding! We could really use your help and talent!
Please mail Deirdre (deirdre@schoolreforminitiative.org) with your interest and/or questions, by February 15, 2019.
Pre-Conference Selection Committee
Task: Solicit proposals for pre-conference experiences: Committee members will review proposals and select those that best support the learning of our diverse participant base.
Time Commitment: 2 hours/month January – March. Announce pre-conferences in June
Volunteers Needed: 2-3 people
Keynote Selection Committee
Task: Identify and select keynote speaker(s): Committee members will identify, review information and interview potential speakers that align with the SRI Mission and Guiding Principles and that will inform, inspire and engage participants in active learning.
Time Commitment: 2 hours/month January – March. Announce keynote speaker(s) in March/April
Volunteers Needed: 2-3 people
Hospitality Committee
Task: Identify and secure donations, sponsorships and exhibitors: Committee members will solicit donations for the silent auction, connect SRI with potential local sponsors, brainstorm and solicit potential exhibitors, help design the Friday evening reception.
Time Commitment: 2 hours/month February – October
Volunteers Needed: 2-3 people. For this committee, local planning team members are encouraged to join.
Marketing/Advertising Committee
Task: Identify local and national schools/districts/organizations for specific outreach: Committee members will help design reach-out materials to advertise the Fall Meeting and encourage participation.
Time Commitment: 2 hours/month February – October
Volunteers Needed: 2-3 people. For this committee, local planning team members are encouraged to join.
Learning Experiences Committee
Task: Solicit proposals for learning experiences: Committee members will review learning experience proposals and select proposals that align with the SRI Mission and Guiding Principles and that support the learning of our diverse participant base.
Time Commitment: 2 hours/month March – July. Announce learning experiences in July
Volunteers Needed: 2-3 people
