BY: SHAHID JUDGE, WOODSTOCK SCHOOL
Dressed in their trademark brown jacket and red tie, the Administration Staff at the THIMUN - Singapore conference work hard to help provide assistance to THIMUN staff and delegates in any way possible. Their jobs involve handling logistics and ensuring that certain equipment, such as chairs and tables, is at the right place at the right time, working at the information desk where the initial registration for the conference took place, and ushering delegates to their respective committee meetings.
These volunteers are students at the Hwa Chong Institution, the venue for this year’s THIMUN - Singapore Conference. The group members are scattered all over the vast campus, offering assistance to any lost delegate looking for the path leading to a committee venue. Some members are even stationed outside committee rooms to help deal with problems such as the shortage of chairs, white board markers, etc.
Each member has his own personal reason as to why he is taking part in this event. “It is mainly for the experience,” said Brandon Tan. “Through this conference I get to see how the United Nations works and deals with international conflicts.” Sam Kee, who had taken part in the Anglo Chinese School MUN Conference in June earlier this year, said, “I like helping THIMUN organizers make the conference smooth.” Cai Yong, Executive Head of the Administration Staff, said, “There are challenging problems but it is fun dealing with them and helping the organizers.” Some of the members have taken part in the MUN as delegates, but those who haven’t, wish to do so.
Before the conference began, the Administration Staff underwent a short training session to prepare themselves for their duties during the conference. “It was bascally more logistical,” said Cai Yong. Aaron Koh, Deputy Executive Head of the Administration Staff, said that the staff did not need much training when it came to helping people find their way because they are students at the Institution and know the area well.
The Administration Staff has certainly attained the admiration of several people present at this conference. “They are terrific!” said Mr. David Taylor, MUN Director from the Overseas Family School in Singapore. “Each year they get better and better. No complaints.” Mr. James Geddes, MUN Director from Woodstock School in India said that the Administration Staff has been highly efficient.
The members of the Administration Staff are keen, enthusiastic and proactive, and are always willing to help with a smile on their face.
Dressed in their trademark brown jacket and red tie, the Administration Staff at the THIMUN - Singapore conference work hard to help provide assistance to THIMUN staff and delegates in any way possible. Their jobs involve handling logistics and ensuring that certain equipment, such as chairs and tables, is at the right place at the right time, working at the information desk where the initial registration for the conference took place, and ushering delegates to their respective committee meetings.
These volunteers are students at the Hwa Chong Institution, the venue for this year’s THIMUN - Singapore Conference. The group members are scattered all over the vast campus, offering assistance to any lost delegate looking for the path leading to a committee venue. Some members are even stationed outside committee rooms to help deal with problems such as the shortage of chairs, white board markers, etc.
Each member has his own personal reason as to why he is taking part in this event. “It is mainly for the experience,” said Brandon Tan. “Through this conference I get to see how the United Nations works and deals with international conflicts.” Sam Kee, who had taken part in the Anglo Chinese School MUN Conference in June earlier this year, said, “I like helping THIMUN organizers make the conference smooth.” Cai Yong, Executive Head of the Administration Staff, said, “There are challenging problems but it is fun dealing with them and helping the organizers.” Some of the members have taken part in the MUN as delegates, but those who haven’t, wish to do so.
Before the conference began, the Administration Staff underwent a short training session to prepare themselves for their duties during the conference. “It was bascally more logistical,” said Cai Yong. Aaron Koh, Deputy Executive Head of the Administration Staff, said that the staff did not need much training when it came to helping people find their way because they are students at the Institution and know the area well.
The Administration Staff has certainly attained the admiration of several people present at this conference. “They are terrific!” said Mr. David Taylor, MUN Director from the Overseas Family School in Singapore. “Each year they get better and better. No complaints.” Mr. James Geddes, MUN Director from Woodstock School in India said that the Administration Staff has been highly efficient.
The members of the Administration Staff are keen, enthusiastic and proactive, and are always willing to help with a smile on their face.
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