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Volunteers Application Guide

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• WHAT IS 4YFN 3• WHY BE A VOLUNTEER 4• GUIDELINES 6• DATES TO REMEMBER 7• AREAS 8 – 26• APPLYING & EVENT FAQS 27

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1. Registration2. Operation Build up3. Operation Celebration4. Sponsorship, Corporates & Institutions5. Volunteers Desk6. Contents Stages7. Contents Speakers8. Contents Workshops9. Discovery Area10. Community Club11. Investors & Corporate Relations12. Exhibitor´s Service Desk13. Info Point14. Info service for people with disabilities15. Customised Recommendations16. Marketing 17. Press & Social Media18. Sales

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4 Years from Now [4YFN] is the innovationplatform for MWC, enabling startups,investors, corporations and publicinstitutions to discover, create and launchnew ventures together.4YFN offers unique connecting initiativesincluding insightful onstage talks, technicalworkshops, custom networking activities,community outreach and open innovationprogrammes, among others.A critical element of MWC, 4YFN underscoresBarcelona’s position as a leading hub fordigital entrepreneurship and connects thestartup ecosystem globally.

We ConnectWe build, empower and boost connections betweenBarcelona’s tech ecosystem and international tech hubsWe InspireWe believe knowledge is the key to development, so we aim tobroaden your mindWe IgniteWe discover and highlight innovation and technology leaders, inorder to give birth to disruptive and innovative ways tounderstand and do business

WHAT IS 4YFN?STARTUP EVENT

Discover the startup technology that will be making a difference

4 years from now.

4YFN IN NUMBERS

20.000 + -------

Attendees

600 -------

Startups

700 -------

Investors

275-------

Speakers

https://youtu.be/FoTgl_84DK0

https://youtu.be/Qib1-IM72kg

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If you are passionate about the future of technology, interestedin entrepreneurship or you would like to learn more about largedigital organizations at events, then join 4YFN, the most cutting-edge digital event in the world.

Volunteering at 4YFN will give you the opportunity to learn first-hand how the startup world works, meet investors, attend theinspirational talks by tech leaders and also attend the MobileWorld Congress (1 day pass). Most importantly, you´ll be part ofa young and enthusiastic team. So don’t sit back and grab thischance to take part in the most exciting week of the year!

1. Gain valuable experience by collaborating with us and learn first-hand how the startup world works.

2. Meet new people, join our global community of volunteers andmake connections you’ll keep with you forever.

3. Experience 4YFN As a member of the crew, you´ll get full access tothe event during your time off.

4. Behind the scenes. Discover what´s happening behind the scenes;how is the build up process in such a big event and be a part of it.

WHY BE A VOLUNTEER? Our volunteer programme is a fantastic way to get

involved with 4YFN.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION

• Assist the Volunteers Info session. Date TBC.• Volunteer during the days of the event, you can

join mornings or afternoons shift.*• Be committed.• Enjoy 4YFN!

• 4YFN Pass for 3 days.• 1 day at Mobile World Congress (on Thursday

28th of February).• 1 lunch pack during the event days.• A 4YFN Official Hoodie.• Volunteers Information Session. • Access to all activities during your time off.• Assistance Diploma.

YOUR BENEFITS

* Volunteers contribution is 3 shifts, either in mornings or afternoons shift, except for Registration Area that involve 4 shifts.

Customer Care Exhibitor´s Service Desk & Operations departments also have different requirements as they start earlier.

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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

https://youtu.be/JCk6apHbPoI

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GUIDELINESVOLUNTEER PERIODThe volunteering period is the same for all candidates: 3 half-day shifts (morning or afternoon).- During the days of the event 25, 26 and 27 of February, except Registration area which opens one day earlier.

With your application you agree to come on the Event days. Apart of it, you can join us during THE BUIL UP: 18 to 24 February

GENERAL INFORMATIVE SESSION General Information Session for all registrants. Date to be confirm.

BADGE COLLECTIONAll Volunteers can pick up their accreditation from Sunday 24th of February.

LOCATION AND FAQ´S4YFN takes place in Hall 8 of Fira Montjuïc, in Plaza España / Avenida Maria Cristina. The Informative Session and collection of accreditations is in the same venue. For more information; https://www.4yfn.com/barcelona/faq/

VOLUNTEERS PACK• 4YFN Pass for 3 days. Access to all activities during your time off.• 1 day at Mobile World Congress (on Thursday 28th of February).• 1 lunch pack during the event days.• A 4YFN Official Hoodie.• Volunteers Information Session. • Assistance Diploma.

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4YFN open doors on Monday 25 of February to Wednesday 27th , but all attendees can collect their badges one day

before as Registration opens the 24th of February. EVENT DATES:25, 26 & 27 of February.

* Registration opens from the Sunday 24th

of February.

VOLUNTEERS INFORMATION SESSION: Date to be confirmed.

BUILD UP DAYS:From the 19 to the 24 of February.Areas of Volunteering during Build up:• Operations Team• Exhibitor´s Service Desk• Volunteers Team

DATES TO REMEMBER

BADGE COLLECTION: From Sunday 24TH of February.

ACCESS TO MWC19: Thursday 28TH of February.

DATE TBC

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AREAS

1. Registration2. Operation Build up3. Operation Celebration4. Sponsorship, Corporates & Institutions5. Volunteers Desk6. Contents Stages7. Contents Speakers8. Contents Workshops9. Discovery Area

10. Community Club11. Investors & Corporate Relations12. Exhibitor´s Service Desk13. Info Point14. Inclusive Desk15. Customised Recommendations16. Marketing 17. Press & Social Media18. Sales

• All areas are from Monday 25th to Wednesday 27th February.

• Registration starts one day earlier; on Sunday 24th February.

• Exhibitor´s Service Desk and Operations have positions available before and during the event.

• Volunteers Desk also needs attention before.

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BUILD UP 19 to 24 of FebruaryAREAS & NUMBER OF POSITIONS PER AREA

BUILD UP DAYSVolunteers Support during BUILD UP

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Morning or Afternoon Shifts19 20 21 22 23 24

AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM

DEPARTMENT TASKSNº of

POSITIONS per shift.

Nº of POSITIONS per

shift.

Nº of POSITIONS per shift.

Nº of POSITIONS per shift.

Nº of POSITIONS per shift.

Nº of POSITIONS per shift.

OPS SIGNAGE Signage check 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

OPS CHECKS Start-up and delegation fascia check 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

OPS GENERAL General coordination in Operations 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

CUSTOMER CARE Build up

Exhibitor Service Desk - Client support with general event questions

1 1 1 1 2 2

VOLUNTEERS DEPT Welcome &

Information Session

Support on the Volunteers Information Session. Volunteers will prepare the welcome logistics on the

volunteers desk, sign in of attendees, control assistance, hoodies delivery and provide instructions for the

session.

4 2

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CELEBRATION 25TH to 27TH of February. AREAS & NUMBER OF POSITIONS PER AREA.

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1. REGISTRATION AREA

DESCRIPTION / Registration is the area all attendees come to collect their badge.Volunteers in this area will be in many occasions the first “face” an attendee willsee upon her/his arrival to the event therefore volunteers in registration arereally important for the 4YFN event.

TASKS / 4YFN Registration volunteers will help the Registration team in: BadgeCollection, New Registration, Main Access to the venue and Session Scanning.Different tasks and duties will be addressed based on the volunteers skills suchas helping queue managers to control the flow of attendees for badge collection,new registration and access to the venue. In other occasions they will beresponsible for controlling the access to certain areas of the venue.

PROFILE / We are looking for Volunteers with good communication skills, kind,positive, social, with fluent English and Spanish. Ideally knowledge of PR or eventmanagement or Hospitality studies. Also students studying Public Relations /Degrees on Tourism and Events Management / Degree on Advertisement, PR &Communication / Events Management Protocol & Business Tourism MICE.

22 Positions in morning 22 Positions in afternoon*On Sunday 12 positions per each shift available

REGISTRATION

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

24 25 26 27

9:30 -14:30

14:30 -19:30

8:30 -14:30

14:15 -20:15

8:30-14:30

14:15-20:15

8:30-14:30

14:15-20:15

Number of Positions x

shift

Number of Positions x

shift

Number of Positions x

shift

Number of Positions x

shift

12 12 22 22 22 22 22 22

FROM THE 24TH TO 27TH FEBRUARY1 SHORT SHIFT ON SUNDAY + 3 REGULAR SHIFTS FROM MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY.

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2. OPERATIONS TEAM – BUILD UP

This is the production team. The production team is responsible for the deliveryof the event and the logistics of all areas making sure all is in place to open and runthe event smoothly. During the celebration they control the operation of severalareas. You can help them during the week of assembly or build up, from February19th to 24th, or the three days of celebration.

SIGNAGE & START UP AND DELEGATION FASCIA CHECKS

DESCRIPTION & TASKS / As stands, stages and other structures are being built,volunteers should check all the signage implemented on site with listings andinstructions provided by the production team.

PROFILE / Good attention to detail. Good representative, organised with goodcommunication skills. English and Spanish. Students from events Managementand hospitality.

OPS GENERAL

DESCRIPTION & TASKS / The people here will work along side the productionteam helping them on the stands build up process and general coordination.

PROFILE / Good attention to detail. People person, organised. Students fromevents Management and hospitality, Protocol and similar.

FROM THE 19TH TO THE 24TH OF FEBRUARY OPERATIONS BUILD UP

OPERATIONS SUPPORT during

BUILD UP

Tuesday Wed. Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

19 20 21 22 23 24

AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM

AREAAREA

DESCRIPTION & TASKS

Nº of positions x

shift: AM or PM

Nº of positions x

shift: AM or PM

Nº of positions x

shift: AM or PM

Nº of positions x

shift: AM or PM

Nº of positions x

shift: AM or PM

Nº of positions x

shift: AM or PM

OPS Signage check 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

OPS Start-up and delegation

fascia checks4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

OPS General

coordination in Operations

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

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3. OPERATIONS TEAM – CELEBRATION DAYS

During the celebration days the production managers are responsible for the below areas:

1. THE OUTDOOR AREA2. THE CATERING & FOOD COURT3. THE PRESS ROOM & THE SPEAKERS ROOM4. THE PRIVATE MEETING LOUNGE5. THE STARTUP AREA6. THE INNOVATION MARKET

OPERATIONS during EVENT

GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS FOR THESE AREAS:

DESCRIPTION & TASKS / In general terms, the task is to ensure that each run smoothlyand to attend the requirements of each ensuring the area is covered and safe of trip andhazards, help with the traffic flow to the area, direct people to the outside zone for moreseating space if the weather allows it, control that the area are in order and cleaned,welcome the attendees in the Private Meeting Lounge, encourage the attendees of theStartup Area to network or help the people in the innovation market on theirrequirements.

PROFILE / People person, organised with good communication skills. English and Spanish.Attitude & enthusiasm. English and Spanish. Students from: Events management.Hospitality. Protocol & similar.

OPERATIONS AREAS

Monday Tuesday Wednesday25 26 27

AM PM AM PM AM PM

Nº of Positions x shift: AM or

PM

Nº of Positions x shift: AM or

PM

Nº of Positions x shift: AM or

PM

OUTDOOR AREA 2 2 2 2 2 2

CATERING/ FOOD COURT 2 2 2 2 2 2

PRESS ROOM/ SPEAKER ROOM

2 2 2 2 2 2

PRIVATE MEETING LOUNGE

2 2 2 2 2 2

STARTUP AREA 4 4 4 4 4 4

INNOVATION MARKET 6 6 6 6 6 6

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3. OPERATIONS TEAM – CELEBRATION DAYS

OPERATIONS AREASMonday Tuesday Wednesday

25 26 27AM PM AM PM AM PM

DEPARTMENT AREA DESCRIPTION & TASKSNº of Positions x shift: Morning or

Afternoon

Nº of Positions x shift: Morning or

Afternoon

Nº of Positions x shift: Morning or

Afternoon

OUTDOOR AREA

Ensure the area is covered and safe of trip and hazards. help with the traffic flow to the area. Direct people to the outside zone for more seating space if

the weather allows it. 2 2 2 2 2 2

CATERING/ FOOD COURTControl that the food court area and the catering are in order and to advice

cleaning services if necessary. 2 2 2 2 2 2

PRESS ROOM/ SPEAKER ROOM

Control that the area are in order and tidied. Ensure there are no problems within the space and people where they are going

2 2 2 2 2 2

PRIVATE MEETING LOUNGE

Control that the area are in order and tidied. Ensure there are no problems within the space and people where they are going

2 2 2 2 2 2

STARTUP AREAControl that the area are in order and tidied. Ensure there are no problems

within the space and people where they are going4 4 4 4 4 4

INNOVATION MARKETControl that the area are in order and tidied. Ensure there are no problems

within the space and people where they are going6 6 6 6 6 6

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4. SPONSORSHIP · CORPORATES · INSTITUTIONS

Sponsorship · Corp ·Institutions

Sponsorship · Corp ·Institutions

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

25 26 27

DEPARTMENT

AM PM AM PM AM PM

Nº of positions x

shift.

Nº of positions x

shift.

Nº of positions x

shift.

WORKING AREAS + MEETING ROOMS

4 4 4 4 4 4

MONTJUÏC ROOM 1 1 1 1 1 1

SUMMIT STAGE 1 1 1 1 1 1

SPACE ONLY 1 1 1 1 1 1

CORPORATE INNOVATION AREA

1 1 1 1 1 1

INSTITUTIONS 1 1 1 1 1 1

CHAIRMAN'S RECEPTION 0 6 0 0 0 0

1. WORKING AREAS & MEETING ROOMS / Working areas are open spaces where attendeescan sit and work. We have meeting rooms pre-booked by clients in the working areas, whichare for private use. General support to the organisers in logistics and technical issues.

2. MONTJUÏC ROOM / Clients book this room to hold private conferences. Assist the clientduring their event.

3. SUMMIT STAGE / Conference Stage where we hold different programmes eachday. Hospitality support during the event.

4. SPACE ONLY / Main Space Only area where exhibitors build their own booths. Generalsupport to attendees and Space Only clients, giving information about the event (stages,timings, etc.).

5. CORPORATE INNOVATION AREA / Space Only area in front of Stage B. General support toattendees and Space Only clients, giving information about the event (stages, timings, etc.).

6. INSTITUTIONS / Public institutions showcasing startups and holding internal meetingsduring the event.

7. CHAIRMAN´S RECEPTION MONDAY 25TH OF FEBRUARY / Chairman's reception cocktail.Support to the organisers on hospitality tasks and cloakroom. This position is only for 1 nightand needs to be complemented with more shifts.

PROFILE / People person, organised with good communication skills. English and Spanish.Attitude & enthusiasm. Students from: Hospitality, Events Management, Tourism andCommunication.

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5. VOLUNTEERS DESK

DESCRIPTION / This area cares about the coordination of the volunteers,organising their shifts and tasks and accommodating their needs onsite.From this position we ensure that students attend their duties, and we also assistthem on their requirements both while volunteering or enjoying the event.

TASKS / The first assignment of this team is to assist the logistics at the VolunteersInformation Session to be held the Saturday before the opening of the congress.During the days of the event, managing the attendance control and logisticsonsite will be two of the main tasks but not the only ones. So be ready foranything, and always carry a smile!

PROFILE / We look for very operational candidates that can think quickly and acteven faster. While attending this area, you may have some quiet times followedby stressful moments too, so you should be able to manage stress keeping apatient and polite attitude. Your colleagues will come here to ask for help, checkin, leave their baggage or collect their picnics. All of them should receive anexcellent service; courtesy and kindness. An enthusiastic attitude is essential.Being able to work as a team is needed. You will also need: good communicationskills, kind behaviour, positive mind and social attitude. Fluent in English andSpanish. Ideally knowledge of public relations, event management and hospitalitystudies.

4 Positions in morning 4 Positions in afternoon*On Saturday 23rd 4 positions per shift available.

VOLUNTEERS DESK

Saturday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

23 25 26 27

TBC TBC8:30 -14:30

14:15 -20:15

8:30-14:30

14:15-20:15

8:30-14:30

14:15-20:15

Number of Positions x

shift

Number of Positions x

shift

Number of Positions x

shift

Number of Positions x

shift

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

SATURDAY / THIS DATE HAS TO BE CONFIRM AND MAY CHANGE INTO SUNDAY 24TH FEBRUARY.

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6. CONTENT STAGES

DESCRIPTION / This is our conference areas where all 4YFN content isdelivered on stages of different size by top notch speakers. Stage, a backstage,lights, chairs, music and action!. So, it's important that you have a certainknowledge in conferences, on how to guide a speaker in her/his journey froma speaker room, to a backstage, to, finally, a stage.

TASKS / Support organization for stages, backstage, coordination of needswith stage manager.

PROFILE / Production and events coordination, attendee facing, English andSpanish, Catalan is a plus ;) Audio-visual, Journalism, Engineering.

STAGES · SPEAKERS · WORKSHOPS

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

25 26 27

AM PM AM PM AM PM

Number of Positions x

shift

Number of Positions x

shift

Number of Positions x shift

STAGES

9 9 9

SPEAKERS

3 3 3

7. CONTENT SPEAKERS

STAGES: 9 Positions in morning shift.9 Positions in afternoon shift.

SPEAKERS: 3 Positions in morning shift.3 Positions in afternoon shift.

DESCRIPTION / This is the space where our speakers will gather to do somenetworking and to prepare themselves for going on stage. It's very importantthat they feel at home in this space and that we facilitate their journey bydelivering an excellent service. If you're client focused and enjoy hospitality,this is for you.

TASKS / Assist logistics for speakers room.

PROFILE / Hospitality. Protocol & events management or similar.

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STAGES · SPEAKERS · WORKSHOPS

WORKSHOPS: 3 Positions in morning shift.3 Positions in afternoon shift.

8. CONTENT WORKSHOPS

DESCRIPTION / 2 workshops for 80 people each, where attendees will learnfrom top notch experts on IoT, Investment, Law, UX, Women in tech, etc.. Inthis area, all attendees need guidance on what's going to happen and it'simportant that they sit down so everyone is ready when the session starts.Experts also need help on running this smoothly so everything is on time!

TASKS / Support coordination of masterclasses, talk with master/facilitator andassist needs, solve last minutes requirements.

PROFILE / Production and events coordination, attendee facing, English andSpanish, Catalan is a plus ;) Production, operative profile, really active person

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

25 26 27

AM PM AM PM AM PM

Number of Positions x shift

Number of Positions x shift

Number of Positions x shift

WORKSHOPS

3 3 3

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9. DISCOVERY AREADESCRIPTION / The Discovery Area is where all the activities to connectstartups are held. Mentoring sessions, pitch the press, innovators coffeesessions and networking activities.

TASKS / Coordination and support of activities in this area.

PROFILE / Fluent in English and Spanish. Event management or hospitality.

DISCOVERY AREA

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

25 26 27

8:30 -14:30

14:15 -20:15

8:30-14:30

14:15-20:15

8:30-14:30

14:15-20:15

Number of Positions x

shift

Number of Positions x

shift

Number of Positions x

shift

4 4 4

10. COMMUNITY CLUBDESCRIPTION / Front desk for communities: welcoming community clubmembers, provide information about the Club, coordinate office hours

TASKS / Coordination and support of activities in this area.

PROFILE / Fluent in English and Spanish. Communication/ business /marketing /digital innovation.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

25 26 27

8:30 -14:30

14:15 -20:15

8:30-14:30

14:15-20:15

8:30-14:30

14:15-20:15

Number of Positions x

shift

Number of Positions x

shift

Number of Positions x

shift

2 2 2

COMMUNITIES CLUB

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11. INVESTORS & CORPORATE RELATIONS

DESCRIPTION / Management of all investor-related activities (i.e. investorslounge, investors night, investors tours, startup recommendations to investors,investors meetings, etc.) Execution of the corporate innovation programmes,helping corporations innovate through start-ups (TBC).

TASKS / (1) Common skills for all volunteers in this department:Proficient English & Spanish, good public relations skills and background inbusiness/economics/entrepreneurship.

PROFILE / Economy and Enterprises, Commerce and Business, Managementand all students coming from a School of Economics / Business School.

INVESTORS & CORPORATE RELATIONS

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

25 26 27

AM PM AM PM AM PM

Number of Positions x shift

Number of Positions x shift

Number of Positions x shift

11 11 11

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12. EXHIBITORS SERVICE DESK

BUILD UP & CELEBRATION DAYS

DESCRIPTION / ESD is where exhibitors go for supportregarding their stand, graphics, Wi-Fi and overall eventlogistics as well as general event information.

TASKS / In this area you will help clients with general eventquestions and direct them to the right place to get moredetailed assistance.

PROFILE / Volunteers in this area will have chance to talk toexhibitors (startups and corporations). Should becommunicative, outgoing, speak English and Spanish, enjoymeeting new people and be organized.

Exhibitors Service Desk

Volunteers applying to the Exhibitor´s Service Desk during celebration days are encouraged to volunteer one “extra” day during build up too. This will help you to get used with

the exhibitor´s questions and requirements.

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INFO POINTMonday Tuesday Wednesday

25 26 27

AM PM AM PM AM PM

Number of Positions x shift

Number of Positions x

shift

Number of Positions x shift

4 4 4

INFO SERVICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Monday Tuesday Wednesday25 26 27

AM PM AM PM AM PM

Number of Positions x shift

Number of Positions x

shift

Number of Positions x shift

3 3 3

DESCRIPTION / Info Point is the primary point of general information for all attendeesregarding all what’s happening at the event, activities, schedules, etc. At the same time,we'd love to be absolutely inclusive and make everyone feel welcome in ourConference, that's why we'd love to be able to offer information for attendees withdisabilities.

TASKS / Volunteers in this area will help clients with general event questions, handaway maps, catalogues and other marketing materials. And all volunteers withappropriated attitude and/or skills will be also attending people with disabilities:

• Giving info in sign language• Giving info to persons with visual disability• Short tour around the venue to explain main spaces: stages, Discovery Area,

exhibitors and market

PROFILE / For this area, we are looking for outgoing people, with good communicationskills, that feel good in the centre of action and enjoy meeting new people. If you speakEnglish and Spanish, and want to take advantage of networking at the event, if you havesome experience working or living with people with disabilities, you know sign languageand you'd love to walk around the venue together with them, this position is for you.

13. INFO POINT & 14. INFO SERVICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

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15. Customised Recommendations Helpdesk

Customised Recommendations Helpdesk

DESCRIPTION / Become the expert in one of the 4 specific verticals listed below.Learn everything 4YFN has to offer to someone interested in said vertical (i.e.relevant exhibiting startups, content or corporations) in order to be able to givecustomised recommendations to attendees.

Use Case Example:An attendee approaches the “Customised Recommendations Helpdesk” andrequests information about the best startups in 5G. Then, the expert in TELCO &ELECTRONICS recommends the most interesting 5G startups and helps the attendeelocate them in the map.

PROFILE / Willing to study and learn more about innovation in the selected specificvertical. Eager to get a privileged look into all the content 4YFN has to offer. Able toanalyse large qualitative and quantitative datasets and identify the desiredinformation quickly.

SPECIFIC VERTICALS & INDUSTRIES PER VERTICAL:

1 - LIFESTYLE & COMMERCE Entertainment, Media & Gaming. Retail & Marketplaces.2 - ENTERPRISE TECH Business & Productivity Financial & Insurance services.3 - TELCO & ELECTRONICS Telecommunications & Operators. Consumer Electronics.4 - INDUSTRY & AGRICULTURE Healthcare & Agrifood. Smart Cities & Mobility. Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

25 26 27

AM PM AM PM AM PM

Number of Positions x shift

Number of Positions x shift

Number of Positions x shift

4 4 4

1 - LIFESTYLE & COMMERCE2 - ENTERPRISE TECH 3 - TELCO & ELECTRONICS4 - INDUSTRY & AGRICULTURE

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15. Customised Recommendations Helpdesk

Specific verticals and industries per vertical:

1 - LIFESTYLE & COMMERCEEntertainment, Media & Gaming

Retail & Marketplaces

2 - ENTERPRISE TECHBusiness & Productivity

Financial & Insurance services

3 - TELCO & ELECTRONICSTelecommunications & Operators

Consumer Electronics

4 - INDUSTRY & AGRICULTUREHealthcare & AgrifoodSmart Cities & Mobility

Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities

Degrees and other studies that are relevant for each vertical:

1 - LIFESTYLE & COMMERCE: Any engineering degree that includes programmingEngineering, informatics, telecommunication, telematics, electronics, maths,industrial engineering, mechanics, programming. Journalism, advertising and anydegree including relationship with media.

2 - ENTERPRISE TECH: Any engineering degree that includes programming. Anydegree that includes business and economics, ADE, economics, statistical,international commerce. Business & Productivity

3 - TELCO & ELECTRONICS: Any engineering degree that includes programmingEngineering, informatics, telecommunication, telematics, electronics, maths,industrial engineering, mechanics, programming.

4 - INDUSTRY & AGRICULTURE: Any engineering degree that includesprogramming Engineering, informatics, telecommunication, telematics,electronics, maths, industrial engineering, mechanics, programming. Any degreewith relationship to medicine. Any degree with relationship to industry andcities.

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16. MARKETING MARKETING

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

25 26 27

AM PM AM PM AM PM

Number of Positions x

shift

Number of Positions x

shift

Number of Positions x

shift

2 2 2

17. PRESS & SOCIAL MEDIA

DESCRIPTION / Communication and management of media from all overthe world. Care attendance and management of interviews.

PROFILE / Social and active person with interest in media management andcommunication skills. Volunteers will help the press team with mediaduring the event and assist them at the entrance.

Students of Journalism and Communication.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

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AM PM AM PM AM PM

Number of Positions x

shift

Number of Positions x

shift

Number of Positions x

shift

3 3 3

PRESS & SOCIAL MEDIA

DESCRIPTION & TASKS / Help organisation with video crews andphotographer for interviews and best shots. Upload all stage screenprogrammes every morning.

PROFILE / Active and operative person. Organization skills. Excellent English.Project Management, Business, Management & Marketing

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18. SALES

SALESDESCRIPTION & TASKS / The Sales booth will be dedicated to meet current andfuture 4YFN clients. Clients from multinationals, Government institutions andother big organisations will come to the Sales booth to meet the AccountManagers and to discuss future 4YFN events.

PROFILE / Fluent in English, preferably Spanish too. Majoring in Business,Communications or other kind of Social Studies. This is a client facing position, sothey have to feel comfortable speaking to C-level and being able to act fast.Positive attitude would be a major plus.

STUDIES / MBA. Communication. International Relationship. Business. Economics,Economics in English. Technology, Executive MBA, Multinational MBA,International Business Economics, Business Analytics, Finance, Global StrategicManagement, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, International Management,Marketing Management.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

25 26 27

8:30 -14:30

14:15 -20:15

8:30-14:30

14:15-20:15

8:30-14:30

14:15-20:15

Number of Positions x shift

Number of Positions x shift

Number of Positions x shift

2 2 2

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HOW TO APPLY

1. First of all go to our website and learn all about 4YFN https://www.4yfn.com/

2. Find the 4YFN contact in your school or university and ask for the APPLICATION

VOLUNTEER´S GUIDE.

2. Check all available positions and area´s specifications.

3. Organise your February calendar.

4. APPLY! Tell your school your area and shift election.

Remember to select the area and shift that match better with your interests, skills and availability. Be committed.

Once we receive the details from your school, we will contact you regarding final confirmation.

For more information https://www.4yfn.com/barcelona/faq/

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