DSU Volunteer

Position:DSU Volunteer

Location:Dalhousie University: SUB

Reports to: Programming and Events Manager

Start Date:2026/2027 Academic year

Time Requirement:

Volunteer hours may vary depending on the program event and operational requirements.

Volunteers will also be required to attend mandatory training sessions and brainstorming meetings prior to the start of programming to prepare for events review expectations and support successful execution of DSU related activities.

Position Overview

DSU Volunteers are enthusiastic student ambassadors who play a key role in welcoming new and returning students to campus and creating a positive inclusive and engaging orientation experience. Volunteers will be assisting with the planning promotion and execution of Orientation Week activities snofest and other events on campus while serving as a friendly and knowledgeable resource for students.

As representatives of Dalhousie Student Union and the institution volunteers help foster a sense of belonging community and school spirit. You are expected to demonstrate professionalism leadership teamwork and excellent customer service while supporting students throughout academic year.

This position reports directly to the Programming and Events Manager. Volunteers work closely with fellow leaders staff members other department volunteers and campus partners to ensure the successful delivery of orientation and regular programming.

In all activities volunteers must recognize that supporting student success engagement and well-being is a top priority.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Welcome and assist students during O-Week activities and events.
• Serve as a positive role model and ambassador for the Student Union and campus community.
• Assist with event setup registration crowd management wayfinding and event teardown.
• Facilitate small group activities icebreakers and engagement opportunities.
• Promote O-Week events and activities through in-person interactions and social media.
• Assist with the execution of on and off-campus student activities events and programming to ensure students are involved hyped engaged and informed
• Perform event-related duties and tasks as assigned to ensure a seamless execution of events (tasks vary per event but could include any combination of set-up tear-down food service face-to-face interaction with students assisting entertainers & vendors acting as a stagehand and other duties as assigned)
• Frequently lifting and moving objects of up to 50 lbs(Boxes Chairs Tables etc.)
• Distribute and tote bags and assist in the setup and tear-down of such distribution events
• Other duties as assigned

What Volunteers Gain

• Opportunities to contribute to student life and the broader campus community.
• Experience supporting events programs outreach and student engagement initiatives.
• Opportunities to develop community communication teamwork leadership and organizational skills.
• Opportunities to connect with students DSU staff and campus partners.
• Exposure to different areas of the university and student union operations
• Professional reference
• Attending great events
• Awards of recognition

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