Debate volunteer application deadline fast approaching

Due to security guidelines provided by the Commission on Presidential Debates, the application deadline is now 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, for WUSTL community members wishing to volunteer to support the Oct. 2 vice presidential debate at the University.

For more information and to apply, go to http://debate.wustl.edu/volunteer.html. Applications cannot be accepted after July 23.

Possible responsibilities for volunteers range from providing administrative support to assisting with tickets and credentials to helping national news media. Only a limited number of volunteers will have access to the debate hall.

Volunteers will be selected based on the quality of their application materials and interest level.

All volunteers also are required to pass a background check.

All WUSTL full-time and part-time students, postdoctoral scholars, faculty and staff are eligible to apply.