Judges & Volunteers
As a volunteer, you play a vital role in making the National Finals a success, ensuring everything runs smoothly, and providing participants a positive experience. We truly appreciate your commitment!
Volunteer Roles
- Timers/Facilitators will accompany judge panels and ensure they arrive at each hearing room on time. They are responsible for collecting and delivering score sheets. They will run a stopwatch during each hearing based on the time limit for the opening statement and follow-up questions.
- The Registration/Information Crew will greet other volunteers and guests, provide them with appropriate materials, point them in the right direction, answer practical questions, and be warm and helpful.
- The Set-Up Crew helps us prepare the venue for showtime by arranging and placing signage and helping organize event materials for teachers, guests, and other volunteers. These volunteers will help prep for evening and awards events during the competition. Afterward, they will help us pack up.
- Floor Supervisors are responsible for overseeing the smooth flow of foot traffic during the competition. They will help direct students and guests to hearing rooms, changing rooms, and other amenities.
Volunteer Responsibilities
Orientation
- Before the event, volunteers and judges will receive training and orientation that covers safety procedures, communication channels, and other relevant information about their roles.
- All judges and volunteers must arrive at the Bethesda North Marriott by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 16th.
- All judges are required to attend a mandatory online orientation session, where you will receive in-depth training on the scoring rubric and judging process.
Schedule
Attire & Badge
Special Benefits for Judges and Volunteers
The Center for Civic Education will provide volunteers with accommodations at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference, as well as meals during the National Finals.
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Hearing Questions
- National Finals Hearing Questions (pending)
- State Hearing Questions
- Prior Years' Questions
