Volunteer Assistant
Our volunteer assistants play a crucial role in making SeaWilding Conference an engaging and memorable event. They help the team with various tasks and get the opportunity to attend sessions, network with ocean experts, and meet people from around the globe.La Conferencia SeaWilding reúne a algunos de los expertos más distinguidos y reputados en su campo, quienes compartirán sus conocimientos, experiencias y perspectivas sobre diferentes ejes de avance y sus implicaciones en el ámbito de la conservación y restauración de los océanos.
The application form for the Volunteer Assistant Program is now available!
APPLICATION FORM
Role
As part of the SeaWilding Conference team, you will play a key role in making sure attendees feel welcome and connected. You will be the face of SW during the conference and you will also have the opportunity to gain professional experience and learn from world-renowned experts.
- 60% of your time will be dedicated to supporting the organization of SeaWilding Conference.
- The other 40% will be free for you to network, attend sessions and networking events.
Role expectations
As an assistant, you are requested to be available each day from 23-25 October 2025, on-site, at Faculty of Biology - University of Barcelona and Auditorium - Vertex Building - UPC or at Port Olìmpic (side-event) in Barcelona, Spain.
To become an assistant, you must be 21 of age as of 23 October 2025.
Your role will be to perform and assist with various tasks throughout the event. The main responsibilities are:
- Assisting speakers and presenters to set up their sessions
- Scanning delegate badges
- Helping participants to navigate the venue
- Welcoming guests
- Ensuring event registration
- Supporting with small scale logistical tasks
- Helping with communications and digital platforms
- Setting up closed meetings and mingle events
You will be assigned a daily shift for the duration of the Event and you will be briefed in advance on your role. We will do our best to assign roles according to your strengths and interests, but we cannot guarantee that you will have the role you were hoping for.
Additionally, as much as we try to plan, changes to the schedule will happen; you might need to cover for a colleague or support with an urgent task. We appreciate that you remain flexible with your time and available for last-minute requests and changes.
This is a volunteer position.
For queries, contact:
volunteers@seawilding2025.org
- 60% of your time will be dedicated to supporting the organization of SeaWilding Conference.
- The other 40% will be free for you to network, attend sessions and networking events.
Role expectations
As an assistant, you are requested to be available each day from 23-25 October 2025, on-site, at Faculty of Biology - University of Barcelona and Auditorium - Vertex Building - UPC or at Port Olìmpic (side-event) in Barcelona, Spain.
To become an assistant, you must be 21 of age as of 23 October 2025.
Your role will be to perform and assist with various tasks throughout the event. The main responsibilities are:
- Assisting speakers and presenters to set up their sessions
- Scanning delegate badges
- Helping participants to navigate the venue
- Welcoming guests
- Ensuring event registration
- Supporting with small scale logistical tasks
- Helping with communications and digital platforms
- Setting up closed meetings and mingle events
You will be assigned a daily shift for the duration of the Event and you will be briefed in advance on your role. We will do our best to assign roles according to your strengths and interests, but we cannot guarantee that you will have the role you were hoping for.
Additionally, as much as we try to plan, changes to the schedule will happen; you might need to cover for a colleague or support with an urgent task. We appreciate that you remain flexible with your time and available for last-minute requests and changes.
This is a volunteer position.
For queries, contact:
volunteers@seawilding2025.org
Benefits
In exchange for your commitment throughout the SeaWilding Conference, you will receive:
- Free registration to SeaWilding Conference 2025
- Public transport card valid for travelling within Barcelona
- Daily lunch and coffee
- Access to sessions
- Access to social events during the conference
- Networking and learning opportunities
Good to know: If you participate as an assistant for two consecutive years, you will be granted a full week registration on your third year, so you can attend your next SeaWilding Conference as a participant for free.
You are responsible for:
- Your own travel to and from Barcelona (including trips to and from the airport, if applicable)
- Your own accommodation during the Conference
- Meals outside of those provided at SeaWilding Conference
- Any other expense
- Free registration to SeaWilding Conference 2025
- Public transport card valid for travelling within Barcelona
- Daily lunch and coffee
- Access to sessions
- Access to social events during the conference
- Networking and learning opportunities
Good to know: If you participate as an assistant for two consecutive years, you will be granted a full week registration on your third year, so you can attend your next SeaWilding Conference as a participant for free.
You are responsible for:
- Your own travel to and from Barcelona (including trips to and from the airport, if applicable)
- Your own accommodation during the Conference
- Meals outside of those provided at SeaWilding Conference
- Any other expense
