Role Signup¶

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Overview¶

Role signup allows you to volunteer for meeting roles such as Toastmaster, Table Topics Master, Timer, or Evaluator. Signing up for roles is how you gain experience and progress in Toastmasters.

Step 1: Open the Meeting¶

Go to Meetings in the sidebar
Select the meeting you want to sign up for
Look for the Sign Up or Available Roles section

Step 2: Choose a Role¶

Browse the available roles
Click on the role you want
Confirm your selection

Step 3: Confirmation¶

Once signed up:

The role appears on your dashboard
You'll receive any relevant notifications
The meeting agenda updates to show your assignment

Types of Roles¶

Speaking Roles¶

Prepared Speaker - Deliver a speech from your pathway
Table Topics - Give impromptu speeches on random topics

Functionary Roles¶

Toastmaster - Lead the meeting
Table Topics Master - Run the impromptu speaking segment
General Evaluator - Oversee all evaluations
Timer - Track speech times
Grammarian - Monitor language usage
Ah-Counter - Track filler words

Evaluation Roles¶

Evaluator - Provide feedback on prepared speeches

Tips¶

Sign up early - popular roles fill quickly
Try different roles to develop various skills
Check role requirements before signing up
Mark yourself unavailable if you can't attend

Common Questions¶

This depends on your club's settings. Generally, one role per meeting is standard to give everyone opportunities.

Contact your VP Education or club officers to release a role you've signed up for.

What if all roles are filled?¶

Check back later as people sometimes cancel, or attend as a guest to practice audience skills.