{"id":647,"date":"2026-02-17T15:17:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T15:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cui.acm.org\/2026\/?page_id=647"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:34:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T13:34:45","slug":"call-for-student-volunteers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cui.acm.org\/2026\/call-for-student-volunteers\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Student Volunteers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 id='join-us-as-a-student-volunteer'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Join us as a Student Volunteer!<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Student volunteers (SVs) are an essential part of a successful conference. At CUI, you will help with the organisation and make sure everything runs smoothly during the conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ACM CUI 2026 <\/strong>will take place in<strong> Bremen, Germany<\/strong> from<strong> 21st\u201324th July 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must be enrolled as a student during the <strong>Summer 2026<\/strong> term (or equivalent). We welcome undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students. What matters most is that you are friendly and enthusiastic about being part of CUI!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SV call closed on <strong>Tuesday 31st of March 2026 (AoE)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will be accepting <strong>in-person<\/strong> SVs for this year\u2019s conference in Bremen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The selection results will be announced on <strong>Wednesday 8th of April 2026<\/strong>. Once you have a confirmed spot and registration is open, you will be required to register. You will receive instructions after your application is confirmed. If you are placed on the waitlist and a spot becomes available, you will be informed immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you register before selections are announced, your registration will be refunded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='key-dates'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key dates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SV call opens: <strong>16th of February 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications close: <strong>&nbsp;31st of March 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Results announced: <strong>8th of April 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All deadlines are at <strong>23:59 Anywhere on Earth (AoE)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='what-will-i-do-when-i-volunteer'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What will I do when I volunteer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a <strong>CUI 2026<\/strong> SV, you will agree to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Work at least <strong>16 hours<\/strong> (if you are presenting a paper, we will ensure you do not have volunteer duties during that time)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show up on time to tasks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend an orientation session <strong>just before the conference (date TBD)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrive at the conference by <strong>Monday morning<\/strong> at the latest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In return, we commit to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Waive your <strong>CUI 2026<\/strong> registration fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide meals during the conference (<strong>breakfast, coffee breaks, and lunch<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A free SV t-shirt to be collected on site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to reach us, please use <strong>sv@cui.acm.org<\/strong> so both SV chairs receive it. Reply-to-all on our correspondence so we stay in the loop and can help faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='frequently-asked-questions'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Where can I find the form to apply?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>A: Use the Google Form linked above: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfxhT0CN54C12pAezMmXzqAV20zKriVjpocRceUd3k7Cj4C3Q\/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=111428567210511337595\">SV Application Form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: The application deadline has passed. Can I still be considered?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>A: We only consider applications submitted by the deadline to keep the process fair and consistent for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Can I skip orientation, work much less than 16 hours, arrive late, or leave early and still be an SV?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>A: SV roles rely on predictable coverage, so we expect SVs to meet the full commitment. If an exceptional situation arises after you receive a spot, email <strong>sv@cui.acm.org<\/strong> as soon as possible and we will coordinate next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: I missed your emails and\/or did not register by the deadline and lost my SV spot. Can I get it back?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>A: Email <strong>sv@cui.acm.org<\/strong> immediately with the situation. If a waitlisted SV has already accepted the spot, reinstatement may not be possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>We look forward to meeting all of you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evropi Stefanidi and Bastian D\u00e4nekas<br>CUI 2026 Student Volunteer Chairs<br>sv@cui.acm.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join us as a Student Volunteer! Student volunteers (SVs) are an essential part of a successful conference. 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