Onsite Directional Help Guide
As a directional helper, you will help attendees navigate between buildings and answer questions about where attendees need to be for their selected sessions and conference events.
Directional Help Volunteer Duties
- Help attendees navigate to their classes, lunch, and other conference activities.
- Stand at your assigned location and be available to answer directional questions or escort attendees to their desired locations.
- Return to your assigned location after providing directional escort to an attendee.
- Be willing to accompany or lead attendees to appropriate locations as needed.
- Respect the St. Edwards seal located in the courtyard of Ragsdale Hall. Please remind attendees to respect their seal by walking around it - not on it.
Directional Help Stations
- Trustee Hall Entrance
- Outside & Inside Main Entrances
- Ragsdale Center
- L2 Lobby, Stairs & Elevators
- Outside Mabee Ballroom
- Courtyard by St. Edward's University Seal
- Jones Auditorium - Outside Building Entrance (corner of Andre Drive by the entrance)
- Locations may be adjust as needed
Disability Etiquette Guidance
Your primary duty is to give people directional help - help them figure out where their next session or activity is taking place, and how to get there. If an attendee requests additional guidance, you may either escort them to their session (if it doesn’t leave your station unattended) or call for someone to come help.
When escorting someone, remember basic etiquette. Do not touch their assistive devices or service animals. Do not grab their arm, or physically move anyone. You may offer your arm for them to take, if they choose.
Please review the Disability Etiquette resources below for more helpful tips.
Disability Etiquette Resources
Disability Etiquette - A Starting Guide (Disability:IN)
Disability Etiquette Guide PDF (United Spinal Association)
Directional Help Resources
If you’re asked for directional assistance, the resources below are your go-to guide for helping guests reach their destination.