High School Quiz Show Super Sunday at WGBH

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Dates:	Sunday, November 13, 2016 - Sunday, November 13, 2016
Hours:	9am-5pm
Ages:	Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	Free
Category:	Volunteer

Sunday, November 13, is High School Quiz Show's Super Sunday, and we need you! Volunteer as a scorekeeper, moderator, or registration for an event featuring 500+ students competing to appear on Season 8 of High School Quiz Show.

Nearly 500 students representing 140+ public and private schools from across Massachusetts will fill WGBH on that day to take a qualifying quiz.

The incentive?
The top-scoring teams will compete in Season 8 of High School Quiz Show.

Please review the Super Sunday volunteer position descriptions listed below and email me at [email protected] if you'd like to help.

Please make sure to include the following information in your email response:

- Your full name

- Preferred position

- Prior education and/or test giving experience (for Moderator position)

Volunteers are asked to make a full-day commitment, from9am-6pm (breakfast and lunch will be provided).**Please note, Super Sunday volunteers must attend a training session on Thursday, November 10 from 6:30pm-8pm.

Moderator (must be 25+ years)

Enforces all rules in a fair and judicious manner Reads all questions and determines if the given answer is correct or incorrect Spells difficult or foreign words Keeps informal time count for responses Ensures materials and results remain confidential Position requirements: Moderators must have a clear voice and strong command of the English language.

Prior education experience is also a plus.
Scorekeeper (must be 20+ years)

Notes correct and incorrect answers on a score sheet while quiz is being administered Ensures score is consistent with the team coach’s score sheet after each section of the quiz is completed Adds up categories to determine the official score of the quiz Secures the signature of the coach, thereby signifying agreement on total point count Position requirements: Scorekeeper must be competent in math, organized and accurate.
Check out Volunteer (must be 25+ years of age)

Assist with checking schools out after the quiz is finished Calmly and diplomatically record any disputes about questions or scores, from team coach Ability to stay calm, focused, friendly and keep accurate notes about the nature of the dispute Checkout sheet and advance copy of the quiz content will be provided Position requirements: Check out volunteers must have a clear voice and strong command of the English language.

Prior education/test giving experience is also a plus.
Registration

Greets teams and coaches as they arrive to 'GBH Checks schools off a printed registration list Answers general questions about the day’s events Distributes gift bags (one per team) as teams depart Position requirement: Registration volunteers must be friendly, organized and outgoing.
Floater

Keeps guests out of the Yawkey Theater until its time for them to be matched up with Moderators and Scorekeepers Runs the elevator to testing room floors Checks testing rooms and signs on their floors; takes down signs at the end of the day Provides schools with directions to testing rooms, bathrooms, etc.
Position requirements: Floaters must be friendly, outgoing and eager to provide assistance to guests.

Stay tuned for more opportunities to volunteer during High School Quiz Show taping days in January and February.

WEBSITE

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www.wgbh.org/quizshow/index.cfm

LOCATION

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1 Guest St, Brighton, MA, 02135 map
Phone: 617-300-4211