Volunteer at Total Rewards '26

Stepping forward to lend a hand at Total Rewards '26 is a great way to make new connections, give back to your WorldatWork community, and have fun while you're at it!

Volunteer Roles

There are two volunteer roles this year at Total Rewards '26: Conference Coaches and Session Emcees. You can learn more about each of the roles below:

Session Emcees

What you'll do:
Help set our speakers up for success by:

  • Introducing speakers in one of our education sessions.
  • Assisting the WorldatWork team member with items such as helping move attendees in and out of the room.
  • Facilitating Q&A if needed.

Who you are:
Whether you are a seasoned public speaker or you're looking for small opportunities to get more comfortable on a stage, this is a great opportunity. You are excited to practice your introductions until they are just right, and you're excited to be a calm presence for our speakers.

Conference Coaches

What you'll do:
Use your past experience attending Total Rewards to help others maximize their time at Total Rewards '26. You'll work to help them plan their personalized conference journey by:

  • Selecting education sessions to attend.
  • Navigating networking opportunities.
  • Ensuring they are aware of and taking advantage of all the activations in The Expo.

Who you are:
Conference Coaches are Total Rewards conference veterans who are passionate about helping others experience the skill-building and network-growing they've enjoyed at the conference in the past.

How much time you'll commit:

  • Up to 2 hours of preparation between March and April 2026, including attending a live digital training
  • 2-6 hours of work across the conference days


To be considered for a volunteer role, you must:  

  • Have attended at least one WorldatWork Annual Conference in the past 5 years.
  • Find joy from ensuring someone else has a memorable experience at Total Rewards '26!

Apply to be a Total Rewards '26 Volunteer!

Volunteer applications for TR26 are now closed.

If you have any questions, please reach out to events@worldatwork.org. 

Volunteer Benefits

To show our appreciation for your efforts, you’ll receive: 

  • A discount on Total Rewards '26 registration
  • An invitation to the Volunteer Breakfast, an exclusive networking opportunity at Total Rewards '26

 

Questions? Email us at events@worldatwork.org for more information.