Volunteer

Volunteering at GIDS 2020 Australia

If you're passionate about technology, coding, and all things related to software development and architecture — we want to hear from you. GIDS AU is inviting students, young graduates, IT interns, junior programmers and anyone interested in being a part of a team that is empowering software professionals the world over. You'll get to rub shoulders with some of the most influential minds in software development, and you'll gain several months-worth of insights, inspiration and connections in the span of a few days.

As a GIDS volunteer at GIDS Sydney (Oct 19-21) and GIDS Melbourne (Oct 21-23), you get a chance to network and learn from rock stars in Java, Cloud computing, Software Architecture, AI, Machine Learning, among others.

As a GIDS Volunteer, you get access to the conference for free in exchange for volunteer work. There are several ways in which you can volunteer. Fill up our form and we will work with you to identify the best fit. GIDS volunteers are expected to take care of their own transportation, lodging and other incidental expenses. Lunch, coffee and refreshments will be provided for free during the days of volunteer work assigned to you. If you need a volunteer certification for your resume, please let us know.

Volunteer Policies & Guidelines

• Applicants must be available to volunteer at least one full day 19-21 October 2020 at the ICC, Sydney
• Applicants to Sydney should make themselves available for the pre-event briefing on 18th October 2020. Be prepared to spend at least 2-3 hours
• Applicants must be available to volunteer atleast one full day 21-23 October 2020 at the MCEC, Melbourne
• Applicants to Melbourne should make themselves available for the pre-event briefing on 20th October 2020. Be prepared to spend at least 2-3 hours
• Selected volunteers will:
  • Receive a GIDS-branded T-Shirt on each day they are selected to volunteer
  • Be provided Lunch, coffee and refreshments at the event
  • Receive an official GIDS AU certificate if requested for
  • Receive access to the conference on the day they have been selected to volunteer
• Selected volunteers must
  • Cover their own travel, lodging and all other incidental expenses
  • keep contact information listed with GIDS AU up-to-date
  • be cooperative with other team members and GIDS AU Staff
  • treat all attendees, staff, and volunteers with the utmost courtesy and respect
  • Be on time for appointed shifts and notify a staff member if you are to be late or miss a shift

Important Dates

• Please submit your expression of interest by 24 April 2020
• Expect confirmations around 26 July 2020 or earlier
• GIDS AU 2020 will take place from 19-21 Oct 2020 (Sydney) & 21-23 Oct 2020 (Melbourne)

Please review our volunteer policies and guidelines before you sign up. By submitting your application you also agree to the volunteer release and waiver of liability.