The MVC staff needs attendees to moderate most of the CE sessions during the Conference. Learn more about moderating»

In addition, OVMA Members are needed to participate in the Connection Corner: Student/DVM Networking Luncheon on Friday. Learn more about this event»

Any registered MVC attendee can volunteer as a Session Moderator on any or all of the days they are registered to attend. OVMA Members who have registered for the Conference may also volunteer for Connection Corner.

A Session Moderator serves as an ambassador of the MVC to the Speaker. Moderators introduce the speakers of their selected sessions using an introduction prepared by the MVC staff and, in the event of a problem, assist in locating appropriate staff to resolve A/V equipment or room issues.

Volunteers usually moderate for a morning (8 to 11:30 a.m.) or afternoon block of sessions (1:30 to 5 p.m. / 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday), but we will gladly accept any level of commitment.

To show our appreciation for your efforts as an MVC Session Moderator, you receive the following:

• Access to Speaker Dining Room to have lunch with your speaker(s) on the day(s) you moderate.
• Opportunity to network with experts in your profession.
• Session Moderator ribbon for MVC badge.
• Recognition for volunteer service in the OVMA's newsletter, The Observer.
• All moderators are entered in a raffle.
• Student volunteers enjoy free parking on the day(s) they volunteer.

You may select the sessions you wish to moderate by signing up online beginning in December. Please note, you will need a valid email address and be a registered attendee in order to volunteer.

A link to online volunteer sign-up and an access code will be included in your MVC registration confirmation email. If you registered by mail or fax and did not provide an email address, please contact us to obtain the login information.

The moderator kit will be posted on the MVC website two weeks prior to the Conference. We will contact you via email once it is available, or you can access the kit via the volunteers page.

During registration, select "Connection Corner" under the Special Events category on the Session Selection page and provide the required information when prompted. Feel free to contact event coordinator Krysten Bennett if you have any questions.

Contact volunteer coordinator Aimee Becker if you have specific questions not addressed here.