Volunteers
The National History Day Experience
State Contest Judges
Mark your calendar for the National History Day in Iowa state contest on Monday, April 30 at the Iowa Events Center. We are looking for volunteer judges to help evaluate student projects and create a positive experience for Iowa's young historians. All judges will be provided with online training prior to the contest. Volunteers must be 18 or older to participate.
| Judging Sessions | Time |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | 7:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Final Round (experienced judges only) - FULL | 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
| Preliminary and Final Round (experienced judges only) - FULL | 7:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Register to be a state contest judge.
State Contest Helpers
The National History Day in Iowa program is recruiting volunteer ushers during the 2017 State Contest on Monday, April 30, at the Iowa Event Center in Des Moines. You’ll greet participants and serve as polite but firm “bouncers” while performances and presentations are taking place. You should be at least 18 years old, enjoy working with people of all ages, and watch a brief training webinar before the contest. Breaks will be provided. You should wear jeans, comfortable shoes, a digital or wrist watch for timing, plus the free T-shirt you’ll receive from National History Day in Iowa.
| Volunteer Shifts | Time |
| Early Morning | 7:00 - 9:30 a.m. |
| Mid-Morning | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Afternoon | 12:00 - 3:30 p.m. |
| All Day | 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Register to be a state contest helper.
District Contest Judges
National History Day in Iowa district contests will be held across the state in March and April. We are looking for volunteer judges to help evaluate student projects and create a positive experience for Iowa's young historians. All judges will be provided with online training prior to the contest. Volunteers must be 18 or older to participate. View a full list ofdistrict contest locations and dates.
