Call for Student Volunteers

Join us as a student volunteer at the prestigious 19th Conference of the European Chapter of the Association for Computational Linguistics (EACL). We’re seeking dedicated students, both for in-person and online roles, to contribute to the success of this event.

What You Gain:

Selected volunteers will receive complimentary registration to the main conference, workshops, tutorials, and social events. Shifts are designed to optimize your access to conference events.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Volunteer tasks encompass various aspects such as assisting at the registration desk, on-boarding briefs to delegates checking in, problem-solving, providing directional support at the conference venue, organizing delegate packs, overseeing poster sessions, coordinating volunteers, and providing AV/technical support, including social media management and aiding with conference events.

Selection Criteria:

Candidates will be assessed based on their application package. Preference will be given to students presenting papers at the main conference or affiliated workshops without alternative travel support.

Application Process:

  • Applicants must be full-time students.
  • Submission will require a completed application form and a concise one-page CV (resume). The application form will be made available here once the call is open.
  • Travel and accommodations should be arranged independently, regardless of the application outcome. Special rate lodging is often secured by ACL months in advance. The discounted rates, when available, can be seen by following instructions on the conference venue page.

Application Instructions:

  • Please refrain from registering for the EACL 2026 Conference until you receive a confirmation of acceptance into the Volunteer Service. Upon acceptance, you’ll receive a dedicated registration link. Additionally, access will be provided to a Volunteer Website with essential information, FAQs, training materials, and a scheduling system to choose volunteer days and roles. To receive a complimentary registration for the EACL Event, it’s crucial to note that a minimum of 10 hours of volunteer work at the event is mandatory. These hours can be divided across several shifts on different days or completed in a single shift. Failure to meet the volunteer commitment will result in being charged the full conference fee.

  • In the event of non-acceptance, the Registrar will assist in securing early registration fee rates where possible. For late volunteer registration reimbursements, students need to provide receipts for paid registration fees to the official ACL Reimbursement Link, which will be provided by the Volunteer Chairs.

Additional Financial Support:

Volunteering grants you complimentary registration for the EACL Conference. If you require further financial assistance for lodging, airfare, or daily expenses, it’s advisable to apply for Diversity and Inclusion Subsidies. You have the liberty to seek both a Volunteer subsidy and a D&I subsidy simultaneously. To review the criteria for D&I Subsidies, please refer to the “Call for D&I Subsidies” page.

Important Dates:

Application opening, closing, and notification dates will be announced here in due course.

Contact Details:

The Student Volunteer Chairs for EACL 2026 will be announced here. Please direct any inquiries to them once their contact information is posted.