Undergraduate and Graduate students are invited to volunteer during the 8th World Congress on High-Speed Rail, which will be held July 10-13, 2012, in Philadelphia.
Please apply using the application form available on this page. The application deadline is March 30, 2012.
What is the 8th UIC World Congress on High-Speed Rail?
This leading global event on high-speed rail serves as the platform for exchanging latest developments, experiences, and views on how this infrastructure is crucial as the world’s population grows and demands more efficient ways to get from place to place.
What does volunteering entail?
Volunteer opportunities for students include:
- Working at the attendee registration desk
- Assisting before, during, and after program sessions
- Providing directions to session and event rooms
- Assisting Congress leadership throughout the event to stay on schedule
Why should you volunteer?
It is UIC’s longstanding tradition to invite undergraduate and graduate students to be involved in helping put on the show, since all of the industry’s major players and decision makers are looking for the next generation to build, operate, and maintain the future of the high-speed rail network.
If you have any interest in high-speed rail, passenger transportation, international affairs, and more, there will be ample opportunities to meet future employers and leaders in the field…and attendance is free!
What benefits do volunteers receive?
- Free conference registration including admission to program sessions during non-shift hours
- Daily volunteer lunch
- An invitation to an exclusive networking reception for high-speed rail industry professionals and students
What are the requirements to volunteer?
- Be a current undergraduate or graduate student at a college or university
- Commit to at least 3 half-day shifts (availability on a first-come first-serve basis)
- Attend a volunteer training on Tuesday, July 10
- Wear black pants/skirt, white shirt, and black shoes each day
- Cover your own travel, lodging, and additional meal expenses
How do I apply?
To apply, submit the application form (pdf), which must include
- Your GPA
- A letter of endorsement from a professor, school advisor, or counselor
Please email your completed application, along with your endorsement letter, to Julia Walker at jwalker@apta.com. The application deadline is March 30, 2012.
Where can I get more information?
For learn more about the World Congress, go to www.UIC-Highspeed2012.com.
For questions about this volunteer opportunity, please contact Julia Walker at jwalker@apta.com.