Assist with Live Auction setup, help with displaying items, collecting donations, distributing items, make sure all items are paid for and funds collected, pick up trash, props and help re-organise chairs or tables.

Check-in registered delegates, accept and process payments from day registrants, and distribute delegate packs. This task requires familiarity with computers.

Assist and direct other Volunteers and allow people to sign up to Volunteer for empty slots or as back-up Volunteers. Also provide contact information for organising committee members, and general information about Accra. Prior attendance at ISTS meetings and general knowledge about Hawaiʻi are helpful, but not required.

Sell and process payments for ISTS t-shirts, hats, and other merchandise. Requires familiarity with computers, ability to handle cash, and balance a cash box.

Monitor entrances to the 45th ISTS Symposium facilities, including the presentation rooms. You will need to ensure all people who enter are registered participants and are wearing/displaying their delegate badge as proof.

Assist Vendors to find their spots and help them set up if needed.

Help session moderators as needed, such as passing the microphone around for questions.

Making sure all people who enter workshop rooms are registered participants.

Help place item donations and make sure each item has a bidding sheet. Monitor bidding and make sure room and items stay organised. Once auction is closed, help distribute items and collect funds from winners.

Students have the opportunity to receive voluntary feedback on their presentations from peers and other attendees with relevant expertise. This feedback can help students strengthen their research and presentation skills while supporting professional development across the broader sea turtle community.

Please note: This activity is separate from both the abstract review process and Archie Carr Student Award judging.

We encourage attendees with a well-defined area of expertise to volunteer, and students are also welcome to provide feedback as part of a peer-to-peer learning opportunity.

Each volunteer will be assigned a limited number of student presentations to provide feedback on. Where possible, presentations will be grouped within sessions that volunteers are already planning to attend, minimising additional time commitments.

If you would like to receive feedback on your presentation or volunteer to provide feedback to students, please select the relevant checkbox when registering and/or submitting your abstract for the 45th ISTS Symposium.

Assist delegates with signing up and paying for the speed chatting activity. During the event, you will help participants find their tables and the experts they are scheduled to chat with.