Why are Stand-by Volunteers needed?   While at Exchange City, each of the 14 businesses must have an adult volunteer to supervise equipment use and help students stay on task.  In order to participate in the program, each school is required to recruit the 14 adult volunteers needed for their visit.  This can prove challenging for some schools.

What is required of a Stand-by Volunteer?  Stand-by Volunteers must attend a Volunteer Training Session at Exchange City.  The session, which should last 2 ½ - 3 hours will explain the role of an Exchange City volunteer, detail the Exchange City accounting system, and provide a basic understanding of shop operations in each business. 

What happens after training?  Schools must notify us 3-6 weeks prior to their scheduled visit date if they have not recruited the required 14 volunteers.  Once notified, we will contact Stand-by Volunteers to see if they are available to serve as a volunteer on the day of the school’s visit.  If able to commit to the full 5 hour Exchange City visit, the volunteer will be signed-up for that school’s visit date.