Re: [Caml-list] FLoC 2018 Volunteer Programme Announcement

[Gabriel Scherer <gabriel.scherer@gmail.com>]

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From the details for Floc Volunteering Application page

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd00wnciZiLFIEkyUxOAYZMNDUoUCrgG5_25QUEPhcqT8_kaw/viewform

IMPORTANT NOTE 2
>

> In order to be a volunteer at FLoC, you must have the right to work in the
> UK and we will need to verify your right to work in advance of your first
> day or on the first day. Right to work would be proven by holding a valid
> EEA/UK passport (please see www.gov.uk
> <https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.gov.uk&sa=D&ust=1523169685367000&usg=AFQjCNErcM56AM28K9ma2Xa8zaEI5gx4YA>
> for details) or a valid visa enabling you to undertake this type of
> voluntary work. If you have any questions about right to work, please
> contact FLOCRTW@cs.ox.ac.uk.
>

This is one of the most unreadable disclaimers I have seen, and I think the
natural reaction for anyone is to assume that means you cannot participate
if you are not an UK citizen. (I had to google what EEA is, and it turns
out that it means that in particular EU citizens are also allowed? It would
be important to clarify this.). It is also a bit disappointing, given that
student-volunteer programmes run by ACM SIGPLAN have had no such
requirement (including for ICFP in Oxford last year), and that it makes it
significantly more difficult for students outside the EU to apply.

On Sat, Apr 7, 2018 at 11:28 PM, Andrzej Murawski <
Andrzej.Murawski@cs.ox.ac.uk> wrote:

> FLOC 2018 VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME ANNOUNCEMENT
>
> Applications to the FLOC 2018 Volunteer Programme are now open.
>
> FLoC (Federated Logic Conference), which brings together several
> international conferences related to mathematical logic and computer
> science, will be held in Oxford, UK, from the 6th to the 19th of July,
> 2018. The FLoC volunteer programme allows students and postdocs to
> have free participation (no registration fee) at FLoC conferences and
> workshops.  Volunteers will be able to interact with speakers and
> participants, network with other researchers and meet graduate
> students from all over the world.
>
> FLoC volunteers will contribute to the smooth running of the
> conference by performing tasks such as helping at the registration
> desk, assisting with the audio-visual equipment across the different
> venues, giving directions to venues, providing information to
> conference/workshop participants, general assistance to keep the
> conference running smoothly, or engaging with social media about FLoC.
>
> More information can be found at: http://www.floc2018.org/volunteer/
> <https://andrzej-s-murawski-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/Redirect?ukey=1b2K4qfhXv2oMM5fuEMbvda5SGnFo9RglrRBbMUYX28Q-0&key=YAMMID-36537523&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.floc2018.org%2Fvolunteer%2F>
>
> The deadline for applications is 18 May 2018 and applicants will be
> informed of decisions by 1 June 2018.
>
> Please note that FLoC also offers a travel stipend programme, which
> cannot be combined with the FLoC volunteer programme, see the above
> link.
>
> More information about FLOC and events within it can be found at:
>
> http://www.floc2018.org/
> <https://andrzej-s-murawski-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/Redirect?ukey=1b2K4qfhXv2oMM5fuEMbvda5SGnFo9RglrRBbMUYX28Q-0&key=YAMMID-36537523&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.floc2018.org%2F>
>
> We hope to see you in Oxford!
>
> Marta, Daniel and Moshe
> (FLOC Chairs)
> [image: beacon]

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