APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 15, 2010

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION.

The Volunteer Application Packet is available using the link below.

Thank you for your interest in working as a volunteer at the upcoming Brief Therapy Conference, December 9-12, 2010, at the Hilton Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

In addition to the regular Conference program, there also will be a Law & Ethics Pre-Conference Workshop on Wednesday, December 8; and a Brief Therapy Master Class Post-Conference Workshop on Monday, December 13, 2010.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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!

Note: Volunteers should be able to understand and communicate in English.

MANDATORY VOLUNTEERS MEETING

The MANDATORY Volunteers meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 6PM. Please be sure to arrive at the hotel before 6PM to attend this meeting. You will be notified in advance of the Conference if there are any time changes for this meeting.

ALL VOLUNTEERS:

You will need to be available for the entire length of the Conference. Scheduling is done just prior to the Conference, 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 Conference from the evening of Tuesday, December 7 at 6PM, until Sunday, December 12, at 5PM. * If you plan to attend the Pre- and/or Post-Conference Workshops please check the box(es) on the registration form. 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.

GETTING SIGNED UP!

Those students/interns who are able to complete the above requirements should submit the following:

1. Completed Registration Form
2. Completed and signed Volunteer Agreement Form
3. Letter from your department/supervisor on letterhead confirming student/intern status as of December 2010.
4. An $85.00 deposit (check, credit card, money order) of which $50 will be refunded after successful completion of volunteer duties. The purpose of the deposit is to ensure attendance and to avoid last-minute cancellations. Refunds will be sent within 6-8 weeks post-Conference. Please make checks/money orders payable to: Milton H. Erickson Foundation *The remaining $35 that is not refunded covers processing, scheduling, and onsite setup fees.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The required paperwork listed above and $85.00 deposit must be received by November 15, 2010.

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. (PDF)

CANCELLATION DEADLINE

The Volunteer Cancellation deadline is November 20, 2010.

A $35.00 administrative charge will be made for cancellations received in writing and postmarked or faxed by November 20, 2010. No refunds of your deposit will be given for cancellations after the November 20, 2010 deadline.

SHARE A ROOM - SAVE EVEN MORE!

If you are interested in having a roommate for the Conference to help reduce expenses even more, please complete and return the Roommate Form. This is a great way to conserve costs to attend the Conference!

You can make hotel reservations directly from the hotel information page:

SPECIAL NOTE:

All Conference 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:

Amedco
c/o Brief Therapy 2010 Volunteer Application
90 Country Rd C West #300
St. Paul, MN 55117

Fax: 651-489-3387 / Tel: 651-789-3740 / E-mail: miltonerickson@cmehelp.com

(If sending E-mail, be sure to write 'Volunteer – Brief Therapy 2010 Volunteer' in the Subject Line.)

We thank you for your interest in volunteering and hope to see you in December 2010!

The Milton H. Erickson Foundation, Inc.
3606 N. 24th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016-6500

Amedco
90 Country Rd C West #300
St. Paul, MN 55117