Volunteers
Virtual State Contest Judges
The National History Day in Iowa state contest will be held virtually the week of May 4. 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.
State Contest Helpers
The National History Day in Iowa program will not be requiring volunteer ushers during the state contest in 2020 because it will be held virtually. 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 of district contest locations and dates.
