Volunteer Opportunity: US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Legislative Summit

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) invites individuals to volunteer at the upcoming gathering of Hispanic business leaders at the USHCC 2010 Annual Legislative Summit on March 22-24, 2010 in Washington, D.C. Over the span of three days, the USHCC will host a variety of workshops, business sessions and special events focused on building business relationships and creating procurement opportunities for participants from all industries.

Since its creation in 1979, the USHCC has encouraged, promoted and developed more than 2.5 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States. At this year's Convention in Denver, they are looking forward to celebrate the success of all the Hispanic-owned businesses and the more to come. The USHCC will keep providing Hispanic businesses with technical assistance, promoting international trade between Hispanics and Americans, and increasing business partnerships between the corporate sector and Hispanic-owned businesses.

Any adult/ student can volunteer from Monday, March 22, 2010 through Wednesday, March 24, 2010 in exchange for free tickets to Summit events. *

•To receive a free ticket to a reception or workshop, you must complete a minimum of ten (10) hours.
•To receive a free ticket to a meal event you must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) hours.
•Anyone who completes a total of twenty (20) hours will receive a full Legislative Summit registration (a $300 value).

*Please note that in order to receive free tickets, you must be on time, dress appropriately, and work the agreed-upon hours.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers will be assisting with the following tasks:
•Summit Bag Stuffing
•Registration
•Meal Event and Reception Set-Up/Ticket Collectors
•Workshop Assistants
•Press and Media Room
•Production Assistants
•Signage Runners

Almost all events will take place at the Renaissance Washington DC Hotel located on 999 9th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001 unless noted.

Those interested in volunteering are highly encouraged to attend the orientation meeting scheduled on Monday, March 22nd at 10:00 a.m., at the Renaissance Washington DC Hotel to review summit procedures, meet USHCC staff, get changes to the program, questions and answers, and any additional information needed. Business Casual dress is allowed for orientation and assignments before Wednesday evening, except for Registration.

Please email shalimar@305commevents.com, if you are interested in volunteering or have any questions about this opportunity with the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC).