Volunteer Opportunities

We Got You

Looking to rock a pink shirt? Meet people, make friends and build on communication and leadership skills?  

Join our Orientation and First Year Experience Team! 

We are looking for energetic and positive team players to welcome new Humber students. Orientation is a great way to build new friendships, share your experiences with incoming students, and improve your leadership skills. 

As a Student Life Volunteer you can expect a variety of tasks including but not limited to: 

  • Set-Up and Tear-Down of multiple events that are hosted by the Orientation Team 
  • Welcoming and guiding students during academic orientation 
  • Assisting with registration and crowd control 
  • Work with Humber staff and fellow student leaders during Welcome Month stations 
  • Facilitating icebreakers with students and keeping them engaged
  • Sharing your experiences with new students 
  • Assisting on Residence Move-In day 
  • Be a part of fun events & socials with your Student Life teams 
  • Be recognized and representatives of the Humber Student Community   
  • Grow and develop skillsets in leadership, communication, and networking 
  • And much more! 

All necessary training will be provided. 

Being an Orientation Volunteer also comes with some perks! 

  • Receive an exclusive Orientation Shirt  
  • Receive a reference letter upon completion (great for scholarship and job applications) 
  • Receive a credit on your Co-Curricular Record 
  • Enjoy an Orientation exclusive invite only Appreciation Event 
  • Take part in exciting FREE Trainings and Social Events planned just for you!
  • Priority status as a returning volunteer (no re-interviewing)
  • Fast track application through First Year Experience's Peer Mentorship program
  • Oh, and did we mentions free snacks? 

*Volunteers who qualify with Orientation will also be invited to join First Year Experience’s Peer Mentorship program. More details upon recruitment. 

Time Commitment 

Pre-Arrival Mentoring Sessions
Date: April 7th - April 25th
Time: Morning and Evening Sessions
Location: MS Teams (Virtual)

Summer Orientation Training
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: In-Person at Lakeshore and North Campus 

Summer Orientation
Date: April 28th - May 2nd
Time: TBD
Location: North Campus, Lakeshore Campus, IGS Campus 

Fall Orientation Welcome Month
Date: May 5th- May 9th
Time: Various shifts 
Location: North Campus, Lakeshore Campus, IGS Campus 

 

Applications OPEN - apply here!

 

To apply, you must be:

  • A returning student, enrolled in a April 12th, 2024.

 

Please email orientation@humber.ca for more information