The Volunteer Application Packet is available using the link below.
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In exchange for registration fees, a limited number of spaces have been reserved for graduate students and interns from accredited programs to serve as Volunteers. Volunteers will be assigned on a random basis to monitor meeting rooms, assist with registration, and assist faculty and staff. You will be scheduled to work approximately four to five hours per day.
Please see brochure for any evening events, as you may be scheduled to volunteer during that time.
You will not be able to choose the workshops for which you are assigned; however, when not assigned you may attend any sessions you prefer. Remember: You will be able to receive a Certificate of Attendance stating your hours for all sessions worked, as well!
Volunteers should be able to understand and communicate in English.
Professionals with financial limitations who are interested in volunteering should contact Karen Haviley at karen@erickson-foundation.org.
The MANDATORY Volunteers meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at approximately 6PM. Please be sure to arrive at the hotel before 6PM to attend this meeting. You will be notified in advance of the Congress if there are any time changes for this meeting.
ALL VOLUNTEERS: You will need to be available for the entire length of the Congress. Scheduling is done just prior to the Congress, and we need to be sure that you will be available for any session for which you are scheduled. Please plan on being at the Congress from the evening of Wednesday, December 7 at 6PM until Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 5:30PM. *If you are attending the Pre-/Post-Congress Workshops, you may be scheduled to assist the presenters or staff on these days.
If you cannot meet ALL the requirements stated above, please contact Amedco before submitting your Volunteer Application forms. Email: miltonerickson@cmehelp.com.
Those students/interns who are able to complete the above requirements should submit the following:
The required paperwork listed above and $85.00 deposit must be received by November 15, 2011. The applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Those not sending all of the above information at the same time (i.e., sending the registration form and deposit, but not the agreement form or student letter), will not be guaranteed a volunteer space. Therefore, please be sure to send all paperwork at the same time to reserve your volunteer position.
Please click HERE for the complete Volunteer Application Packet.The Volunteer Cancellation deadline is November 18, 2011. A $35.00 administrative charge will be made for cancellations received in writing and postmarked or faxed by November 18, 2011. No refunds of your deposit will be given for cancellations after the November 18, 2011 deadline.
If you are interested in having a roommate for the Congress to help reduce expenses even more, please complete and return the Roommate Form (included in the Volunteer Application Packet). This is a great way to conserve costs to attend the Congress!
You can make hotel reservations from The Erickson Congress Hotel Information page.
All Congress registrations, Volunteer registrations, and Volunteer scheduling are processed by our registration company, Amedco. Please mail/fax all your application materials directly to Amedco, NOT the Foundation. They will process your application, send a confirmation of your volunteer reservation, and contact you if they have any questions or need further information.
If you have any questions concerning your volunteer registration, status, cancellation, or scheduling conflicts please contact Amedco directly. The following is the contact information for Amedco:
Enjoy 5 full days of cutting-edge lectures from the foremost names in psychotherapy. With over 47 hours of quality presentations, the International Congress is sure to keep you busy learning all weekend. Daily lunch periods and coffee breaks will give you a chance to refresh and network with fellow professionals in an intellectually stimulating environment.
At the International Congress, you can earn up to 36.5 Continuing Education credit hours and it couldn't be easier. We include sign-in/out sheets in your syllabus. Just fill them out and turn them in at one of our conveniently located drop-boxes or at the registration desk. After the conference, go to www.CmeCertificateOnline.com, complete the evaluation forms and print out your certificate. No waiting, no hassle.