EVENT VOLUNTEERS | PHIL LIND INITIATIVE
(Un)Civil Discourse: The Sorry State of Political Polarization in the United States
What it is.
The Phil Lind Initiative is an annual dialogue series and course hosted by the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia (UBC), and is made possible by a generous gift from Philip Lind (BA’66, LLD’02). The initiative’s mandate is to invite prominent US scholars, writers, and intellectuals to UBC to share ideas with students, faculty, and the wider community on some of the most urgent issues of our time. The Phil Lind Initiative values open, inclusive dialogue and a range of perspectives on these issues.
Each year, the Phil Lind Initiative pursues a different theme, with high profile speakers giving public talks at UBC – or virtually – and teaching a graduate course, the Lind Initiative Seminar. Previous series have explored some of the world’s most pressing global issues. This year’s theme is (Un)Civil Discourse and focuses on the sorry state of political dialogue in the United States, what is fueling this political polarization, and strategies for communicating meaningfully across political divides.
Who we are looking for.
We are currently seeking UBC students to form a dynamic volunteer team to support this high-profile speakers’ series that will be running in Term 2 (January – April 2023).
We are looking for students who:
- have experience leading or facilitating large-scale events
- enjoy customer service responsibilities
- are detail oriented
- enthusiastic about contributing to a vibrant community atmosphere at these events
What you will do.
The Phil Lind Initiative will be hosting five major public events in-person and via livestream from January-April, 2023. We ask that volunteers commit to a minimum of two of the five events.
Each of these events will be held on campus from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PT at the Frederic Wood Theatre and are on the following dates: Thurs Jan 26, Thurs Feb 16, Thurs March 2, Thurs March 23, Thurs April 20.
As an ‘Event Volunteer’ you will:
- Participate in ONE of two 50-minute, in-person volunteer orientation in January 2023:
- Monday January 16th (5 – 6:00PM PST)
- Thursday January 19th (1 – 2:00PM PST)
- Participate in a 15-minute prep meeting with our Event Manager on site before each event.
- Be responsible for any of the following tasks day-of each event:
- Stage and theatre set-up.
- Manage the check-in/registration process.
- Ushering guests to their seats (as needed).
- Stage and theatre take down and clean-up post-event.
- Event promotion leading up to each event – this may include sharing information about the event to your classmates (the series is intended primarily for students!)
- Be guaranteed seats at every event that they are working.
- Receive a token of appreciation for their contributions – a reference letter is also available from after the series, upon request.
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED, THANK YOU