Volunteer FAQs
Volunteer sign up will begin at the end of May. Please e-mail victoria@gnydm.com for further inquiries.
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What is the address of the Javits Convention Center?
The Convention/Exhibition/Congress is held at the Jacob Javits Center, 11th Avenue, between 34th and 39th Streets, New York, NY 10001.
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How do I get to the Javits Convention Center by mass transit?
The 34th Street Crosstown Bus (M34) will stop on the side of the Javits Center (34th Street and 11th Avenue). The 42nd Street Crosstown Bus (M42) will stop on 42nd Street and 11th avenue. Theses busses run east to west with stops on every block and are accessible from most north-south bus routes. Fare is $2.75 in exact change, or by using a Metro Card. The 7 train stops at the new 34th Street Hudson Yards station which will leave you across the street from the Javits Center.
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Is there on-site parking at the Javits Center or any parking discounts in the area?
Currently there are no on-site parking discounts at the Javits Center or in the general area of the Javits Center.
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How many CE credits will I get if I volunteer?
Please refer to the Program Guide and locate the course you are interested in volunteering for. The CEU’s are listed under the course start time.
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Do I have to add the course(s) I am volunteering for to my GNYDM registration?
No. Please log in to the CE Registry two weeks after the 2023 GNYDM to take the course & meeting surveys, and print out your CE Certificate and/or Certificate of Attendance.
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What if I forget my username and password?
Please email Victoria@gnydm.com, or call our office at 212 398-6922 X 101.
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If I cannot attend the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner can I still volunteer?
We strongly encourage you to attend the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, even if you have attended in the past, because things may have changed this year. However, if you absolutely cannot attend, you may still be a volunteer. Be sure to download the volunteer instruction sheet to familiarize yourself with what will be expected of you if you cannot attend the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.
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Can I print a copy of the Volunteer Instructions?
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After I volunteer, when/how can I print a copy of my CE Certificate and proof of attendance?
PLEASE BE REMINDED: ALL PROGRAMS, COURSES, AND ASSIGNMENTS ARE HELD AT THE JACOB JAVITS CONVENTION CENTER UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED. THE GNYDM HEADQUARTER OFFICE IS LOCATED AT THE JAVITS CENTER IN THE EXECUTIVE HEADQUARTERS ON THE UPPER LEVEL OF THE JAVITS CENTER FOR THE DURATION OF THE MEETING.