Orientation Volunteer Responsibilities

Position Title:                Orientation Volunteer

Responsible to:             Orientation Committee and Orientation Advisor

Responsible for:

• Welcoming new students and their families to the Concordia community.
• Familiarizing new students to the college, including the campus, academic life, student activities, and college procedures.
• Representing Concordia College in a positive manner.
• Being accepting of self and others.
• Being creative, determined, open-minded, ambitious, energetic, and punctual.

 Expectations:

• Be in good academic standing.
• Abide by all college policies and civil law during the entire selection process, throughout Orientation, and during the remainder of the school year.
• Attendance and punctuality are mandatory.
• Attend spring training session: April 12 (9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)
• Arrive back and be settled in by Wednesday, August 20, 2008.
• Attend fall training and preparation:  August 21-23 (approximately 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. each day)
• Be present for Orientation August 24-27

Job description:

• Be a good role model and advocate for the missions of the college to help facilitate the academic and personal success of each new student.
• Be a resource to new students and their families throughout Orientation.
• Exercise patience, flexibility, helpfulness, and a positive attitude while carrying out Orientation tasks.
• Assist in carrying out various functions of Orientation such as Beanie Patrol, staffing the information booth, assisting speakers, collecting donated prizes, equipment set up, and other tasks as assigned.
• May be invited to fill the role of Orientation Leader if an Orientation Leader decides during spring or summer to not complete their responsibilities.
• Participate in the Welcome Show to welcome and entertain new students (i.e. Orientation Leader & Volunteer dance)
• Provide input to the Orientation Committee regarding the planning for Orientation.
• Read the necessary literature recommended for incoming students before the start of Orientation training.
• Learn all necessary information in the training manual prior to the start of Orientation.
• Refer all problems beyond your expertise to the Orientation Advisor and appropriate campus resources.
• Fill out Orientation evaluations as required.