Get Involved
The start of each new academic year brings with it new students who are just learning about life at university and our campus community. As faculty and staff members, we are here to help provide guidance and answers to their questions.
We're currently recruiting volunteers to help out during Orientation and the first week of school at our AskMe information booths across campus.
Learn more about these opportunities below and let us know if you're able to help out by Thursday, August 22. If you have any questions or concerns please contact engagement@ontariotechu.ca.
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Orientation | August 30 to September 1
This year, we are excited to announce a full day of Friday programming to welcome our incoming students and their families to Ontario Tech. Orientation weekend will consist of Faculty Orientation, supports and services presentations, sense of belonging activities, networking opportunities, and more!
This kick-off to the academic year is also an opportunity for new, incoming students to connect with their peers and talk to upper year students about their university experience so far.
We'd love it if you would consider being part of this important step in their journey toward building their own Ontario Tech community! We're seeking volunteers for Friday, August 30, Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1—you'll be asked to indicate your availability on our registration form. As a faculty or staff volunteer, you may be asked to support way/information finding, activities, and/or general event logistics.
The training date for Orientation volunteers is Tuesday, August 27 from 10 to 11 a.m. on Google Meet. After you have registered as a volunteer you will receive an invitation with a meeting link.
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AskMe information booths | September 3 to 6
Running Tuesday, September 3 through Friday, September 6, AskMe information booths will be stationed across our north and downtown campus locations to welcome new and returning students to campus. Volunteer support is needed to answer student questions and help them navigate our campus locations. As a faculty or staff member, this is a great opportunity to directly connect with students and promote programs, services, and research opportunities.
The training date for AskMe information booth volunteers is Wednesday, August 28 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Google Meet. All training materials and a volunteer schedule, including the meeting link, will be provided to you over email.
Register to be a volunteer
Please note: Prior to signing up to volunteer, please ensure you have obtained the necessary supervisor/manager approval to participate, if applicable.
