Our assistants play a crucial role in making World Water Week an engaging and memorable event. They help the team with various tasks and get the opportunity to attend sessions, network with water professionals, and meet people from around the globe.
For queries, contact: worldwaterweek@siwi.org
As part of the World Water Week team, you’ll play a key role in making sure attendees feel welcome and connected. You will be the face of SIWI during the conference and you will also have the opportunity to gain professional experience and learn from world-renowned experts.
- 50% of your time will be dedicated to supporting the organization of World Water Week.
- The other 50% will be free for you to network and attend sessions.
Role expectations
As an assistant, you are requested to be available each day from 19 – 24 August 2023, on-site, at Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre in central Stockholm, Sweden.
To become an assistant, you must be 18 years of age as of 19 August 2023.
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 Week 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.
Please note that this is a volunteer position. In exchange for your commitment throughout the Week, you will receive:
- Free registration to World Water Week 2023
- Public transport card for travel within Stockholm
- Daily lunch and coffee
- Access to sessions
- Specific social events
- 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 World Water Week as a participant for free.
You remain responsible for:
- Your own travel to Stockholm (including trips to and from the airport, if applicable)
- Your own accommodations during the Week
- Meals outside of those provided at World Water Week
- Any other expenses
