Solar Decatholon

Volunteer registration is now open for the U.S. Department of Energy
Solar Decathlon 2009.

For three weeks every other year in October, the U.S. Department of Energy
hosts the Solar Decathlon—a competition in which 20 teams of college
and university students compete to design, build, and operate the most
attractive, effective, and energy-efficient solar-powered house. The
public attends the Solar Decathlon to see the powerful combination of
solar energy, energy efficiency, and the best in home design.

The event takes place again on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.,
Oct. 9–13 and 15–18, 2009. Volunteers are needed starting Tuesday,
Sept. 29.

We are recruiting greeters, docents, runners, solar experts,
registration assistants, special event helpers, and others. There is a
job for everyone!

Volunteers need to attend one training session. We will offer 10
1-hour sessions designed to fit busy schedules. You have the choice of
attending a webcast or an in-person training held during workday,
evening, or weekend hours. Dates and times will be announced shortly.

As for all event participants, volunteers are required to print out
and arrive to their first shift with a completed emergency medical
release, waiver of liability, and, if under the age of 18, parental
consent form. No volunteers under the age of 13 will be accepted
unless accompanied by an adult. All volunteers should expect to show
government-issued identification at the time of check-in on the Mall.

Visit the Solar Decathlon Web site to find out more about volunteering
or to register: www.solardecathlon.org/for_volunteers.cfm.

We hope you will join us again!

Mary-Lyn Chambers
Volunteer Manager
U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon
202-459-0870
solarvolunteers@linderassociates.com