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Congress 2014<\/a> organizers are looking to fill more than 500 student volunteer and contractor positions as it gears up for the major academic conference at Brock University in May.<\/p>\n Last held at Brock in 1996, Congress – the largest symposium of its kind in Canada – will bring 8,000 or more delegates to the campus between May 24-30.<\/p>\n Organizers are looking for between 350-400 volunteers to help with “anything and everything,” said Curtis Gadula, Brock manager, off campus living and neighbourhood relations.<\/p>\n “We couldn’t have done this without the volunteers.”<\/p>\n Another 110 paid contractor positions are also available.<\/p>\n Hosted by the Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences<\/a>, Congress brings together academics, researchers, policy-makers, and practitioners to share findings, refine ideas, and build partnerships that will help shape Canada’s future.<\/p>\n Developed in partnership with a different host university each year, Congress programming is open to attendees, academics and non-academic audiences.<\/p>\n From theatre research, literature studies and education to history, sociology and communications, Congress represents a unique showcase of scholarly excellence, creativity and leadership.<\/p>\n Interested volunteers should contact Gadula<\/a> prior to the deadline March 14 at 4 p.m.<\/p>\n