How You Can Help

Laid Off Camp Phoenix is an entirely volunteer-supported event, which means that there’s always lots to help out with if you’re of a mind to do so.  Here’s what we’re looking for now.  (But if you have other ideas, please let us know!)

*Note:  One of the great things about this venue is that there’s a breakout room already equipped with computers.  Last time around many attendees were interested in getting up and running online — with Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and even their own personal websites — and this venue gives us an opportunity to help attendees get started before they leave the event!  If you have ideas for using this resource, or are willing to help attendees get online during the day, please let us know.

Experts

We need people willing to speak to attendees about:

• Getting established as a contract worker
• Working with recruiters
• Starting your own business
• Health insurance strategies
• Building a network
• Looking for jobs
• Finding job opportunities in small business
• Resume development
• Interview strategies
• Using social media to develop a network
• Establishing your own personal website

Reassurance

We welcome anyone who’s been laid off and would like to share their experience in moving on — whether in getting another job, starting their own business, or doing something completely different.  It’s wonderful to hear the stories of folks who have been in this position and have achieved success.

Resources

We would like to have folks on-site to help with the following:

• Reviewing resumes
• Taking free avatar photographs
• Helping attendees to establish profiles in social media
• Helping attendees to set up personal WordPress websites
• Talking to attendees one-on-one about your industry or experience
• Providing design support for business cards

Hiring Companies

We welcome any companies who have open positions in the Phoenix area to join us.  This isn’t a job fair — no booths, tables or presentations — but if you are looking for employees and want to bring applications or speak to attendees throughout the day one-on-one, please let us know.

Sponsors

Laid Off Camp is a free event staffed by volunteers — meaning that we rely on the kindness of strangers for things like food, beverages, nametags, copies, etc.  We also welcome anyone who’s be willing to offer free business cards to attendees, Laid Off Camp t-shirts, etc.  If you can help with a donation of any of these items, or just plain ol’ money, please let us know.  We’re happy to sing your praises on the website and to attendees at the event!