Student leaders

Grebel's 2022 dons standing side-by-side for a picture

Grebel is far more than a place to eat, study, and sleep. We want you to be involved! In fact, it's been shown that a dose of extra-curricular involvement helps you be successful academically. See who's involved now and think about how you might be interested in contributing in the future!

How Do I Apply for a Leadership Position?

Don

Application and reference forms due January 12, 2025 for the 2025/2026 academic year.

  1. Read the Don Job Description.
  2. Complete and submit the online Grebel Don Application form for fall 2025, winter 2026, and/or spring 2026. Five Dons will be selection for each fall and winter, three Dons for spring. Typically, only applicants who have already lived at Grebel will be considered.
  3.  Identify a Don Referee that is a Grebel resident or associate, understands the Don role, and knows you well enough to identify and describe your suitability for the role. 
  4. Your referee will need to complete and submit the Grebel Don Reference Form.
  5. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified.
Student Council These volunteer roles are elected. Elections for open positions take place at various times throughout the year and will be announced within the community.
Larger Leadership Team These volunteer roles are appointed. Calls for applications will happen at various times throughout the year and may include a creative component.
Chapel Team If you are interested in participating on the Chapel team, contact the Grebel Chaplain at anytime: c7bender@uwaterloo.ca.
Recruitment Ambassador Call for applications will be initiated from Student Services. Students must apply and go through an interview process. Applications for the following year will be accepted in March. Cover letter and resume sent to the Student Life and Recruitment Coordinator. This is a paid position.
Grebel Orientation Committee (GOC) Calls for applications are initiated from Student Services. Students submit a cover letter to the Student Life and Recruitment Coordinator in November/December of the preceding year. Typically 3 students form the volunteer team.
Orientation Week Leaders (OWLS) The GOC call for OWL applications beginning in January. There is a creative component and informal interview for these volunteer positions.
Ad Hoc Leadership Opportunities

There are a number of additional ways for students to get involved:

Banquet committee - Call for team about halfway through each term. Work with Student Life and Recruitment Coordinator.

Apartment Selection Committee - Grebel residents/associates not applying to the apartments for the following year can let their name stand to be on the Apartment Selection Committee. Two students will be selected by Student Council to join this committee. Information is circulated in a timely fashion regarding this role.

Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Rep - talk to the Director of Student Services if you are interested.

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) team leader - talk to the Director of Student Services if you are interested.