The 47th Annual Conference of the Society of Ethnobiology at the University of the South, May 20–23, 2026

The Society of Ethnobiology is looking for volunteer support for the 2026 conference!

Support for the conference can take many forms, from front desk support to AV/video management. Volunteers are encouraged to share ideas and skills for their volunteer hours—for example, if you speak another language, or have videography skills, please note these!

Volunteers who commit to a minimum of 4 or 8 hours of service will be provided with a discount code to allow them to register for the conference at the virtual or in-person rate, respectively, free of charge. Volunteers who have already paid their registration fee will receive a refund. This does not include additional meal plans, workshops, field trips, or the banquet. Volunteers will have the flexibility to present research, attend sessions, and engage in social events.

Approximately one month before the conference, a short onboarding meeting will be conducted to briefly review the schedule and facilities of the 2026 conference in Sewanee, and outline schedules. Please fill out your volunteer registration form as early as possible – we process these on a rolling basis, so earlier submissions have more flexibility in their roles and hours.

Follow the link to share your skills and register to be a volunteer to help with the 2026 conference coordination:

Volunteer Registration

People who register to volunteer at the conference for a minimum of 4 or 8 hours AND who have a membership with the Society valid through May 23, 2026 – the end of this year’s conference – will be able to access the Abstract Submission form after submitting the Volunteer Registration form.