The Student Volunteer Experience

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What is SIGGRAPH?

• A branch of the Association of Computing Machinery�
• Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques�
• Annual week-long conference sponsored by ACM SIGGRAPH��The world’s LARGEST conference on computer graphics and interactive techniques! (i.e. Vancouver (2011): 15,872 attendees)

SIGGRAPH Highlights

• Emerging Technologies�
• Art Gallery�
• Computer Animation Festival�
• Real-Time Live�
• Courses, Papers, & Panels�
• Dailies�
• Exhibition�
• It’s a place where communities of art, academics, and industry meet!

• Conference 21-25 July 2013�
• Exhibition 23-25 July 2013�
• Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA (40 minutes from Downtown LA)

The Student Volunteer Program

• SIGGRAPH is run entirely by volunteers -- people just like you!�
• Participate in an integral part of the conference community and experience the conference first-hand!�
• Support the conference while learning from others!�
• Network with fellow students who are inspired by the industry!�
• Enjoy some great perks, too!�
• Wear a fantastic red vest!

• Eligibility
• Must be 18 years of age or older �(on or before 20 July 2013).
• Must be high school, undergraduate, or graduate student enrolled full-time for at least one semester during the 2012-2013 academic year �(Summer 2012-Spring 2013).�
• Serve the Conference�Commit 18 or 25 hours (approximately) of volunteer service to the conference. (Specify hours on your application.)�
• Attend Mandatory Orientation�Arrive in Anaheim by the morning of 20 July 2013 to attend orientation for all new and returning Student Volunteers.

Eligibility & Volunteer Responsibilities

Eligibility & Volunteer Responsibilities �(continued)

• Attend SIGGRAPH & Meet Your Hour Requirements�21-25 July 2013, departing the convention center no earlier than 6 p.m. on 25 July 2013.�
• Be ON TIME for all assigned shifts�Arrive at the Student Volunteer Office at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled shift times.��Examples of shifts:
• Monitoring doors
• Checking badges
• Facilitating spoken-language translations
• Assisting conference contributors at various venues

• SIGGRAPH 2013 Full Conference Registration�Enjoy the sights and sounds of the conference while you are off-shift!�
• Student Volunteer Special Sessions�Hear professionals speak about tips, tricks, and job opportunities at “SV-only” sessions at SIGGRAPH!�
• Resume and Reel Review Sessions�Get professional feedback to help you land your dream job! Made possible by the SIGGRAPH Student Services Committee (S3).

Benefits!

Benefits! �(continued)

• Networking�Meet students from all over the world who share your passion for computer graphics!�
• Other Surprises�From special guests to unexpected surprises, we are always up to something fun for our Student Volunteers!�
• 25-Hour Student Volunteer Perks�- Eligible to apply for Travel and Housing Assistance�- May also be eligible for special incentives not available to 18-hour volunteers.

Student Volunteer Application - Due 5 FEB 13

• Contact Information & Picture�
• Faculty/Personal Reference�
• Proof of Student Status (ID, transcript)�
• Apply for Travel Assistance and Housing Awards (only available to 25-hour applicants; limited funds)�
• Essay questions
• What interests you about SIGGRAPH in particular, and why would you be a good fit for our team this year?
• Tell us about a time when you interacted with individuals from a different cultural background and what you learned from the experience.
• Tell us about a stressful situation involving others that YOU specifically took the initiative to resolve.

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Team Leader Application - Due 8 JAN 2013

• Lead groups of SVs at conference programs! Available to students who have served as a Student Volunteer at a past SIGGRAPH.�
• Additional Essay questions
• What experience and personal qualities do you offer that make you a strong Team Leader candidate?
• In the future, how do you see yourself as a leader in SIGGRAPH, in the field of computer graphics, or in other areas of your career and life? How would being a Team Leader help you become a more well-rounded leader?�
• (Optional) In a video no more than ONE minute in length, tell us a little bit about yourself and explain why YOU want to be a SIGGRAPH Team Leader for SIGGRAPH 2013.�
• NOTE: If you are not selected as a TL, then you will still be considered for a SV position.

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Important Dates & How To Apply

• 8 January 2013: Team Leader Applications Due, 22:00 UTC/GMT�Only open to students who have previously served as Student Volunteers.�
• 5 February 2013: Student Volunteer Application Deadline, 22:00 UTC/GMT�
• 30 April 2013: Application Results Sent�

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Apply online at: �sis.siggraph.org

For more information, visit: �sv.siggraph.org

How Do I Stand Out?

• Get involved in your local or student SIGGRAPH chapter.�
• Look for opportunities to be a positive impact in your community.�
• Leadership experience and/or customer service experience a plus!�
• Start your application early and spend time on your essays!

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SIGGRAPH Submission Deadlines

SIGGRAPH Asia Student Volunteers: Applications typically due in June/July

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