CBIE is looking for event volunteers for our upcoming annual conference from November 22-25, 2026 in Ottawa, Ontario
CBIE2026 is Canada’s international education (IE) conference that brings together over 1, 000 international education practitioners from Canada and around the world to learn, be inspired and connect.
To help support our conference, CBIE is looking for volunteers who meet the following criteria:
- Fluent in English and French (preferred)
- Available to commit to at least two four-hour shifts from November 22-25
- Available to attend a mandatory orientation session on November 21 at the Westin Ottawa.
We are recruiting for the following positions:
Registration Desk Attendant: This position involves welcoming attendees, helping with on-site registration, identifying and troubleshooting issues with CBIE staff, supporting name-badge printing, and distributing swag items to attendees.
Lobby Ambassador: This position involves answering attendee questions and guiding people to various locations throughout the conference. It is important for Lobby Ambassadors to be knowledgeable about the layout of the space, and where various activities will be held.
Session Monitor: This position involves keeping track of the number of attendees entering the various workshops and sessions that will be held on site, monitoring room capacity, and identifying and troubleshooting any issues with CBIE staff.
Microphone Runner: This position involves monitoring the keynote session audience during question periods and bringing wireless microphones to attendees so that they can ask their questions out loud.
Setup & Teardown Crew: This position involves assisting the events team with preparations for our evening reception events and packing up conference materials at the conclusion of the conference on Wednesday. Please note that this role may involve more lifting than other roles.
In appreciation for their time and hard work, we are pleased to offer volunteers:
- Access to conference sessions (that do not conflict with their duties)
- Complimentary lunch during each shift
- Exposure to world-class speakers
- An incredible global networking opportunity
- Complimentary CBIE volunteer t-shirt
- A certificate confirming their contribution and participation in the conference. For volunteers who are collecting hours as a school requirement, we will also gladly sign any necessary forms.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete the application form by Friday, October 16.
