Help tell future Waterloo Warriors just how much you love being part of our Renison community.
Volunteer with Renison for You @ Waterloo Day on Saturday, May 23!
You @ Waterloo Day welcomes admitted students and their families, friends, and partners to our campus. Be a part of this amazing day and impact someone's future by signing up to be a volunteer. Let's show them what being part of the Renison community is all about!
When: Saturday, May 23, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Renison University College and the University of Waterloo
Why should I do this?
If it's your first time volunteering at a Renison Open House, you will receive:
- Renison name tag
- Exclusive Renison t-shirt
- And if you volunteer the entire day: Complementary lunch
In addition, this is a great opportunity to include on your résumé as professional volunteer experience!
1. Tour Guide Volunteers (training provided in advance!)
- Offer engaging and informative tours to visitors of Renison, including residence rooms, lounges, and spaces across Renison.
- Learn tour script and speak about each area at a designated tour stop.
- Share appropriate personal stories and experiences about your Renison experience with prospective students.
- Students with Dons and Peer Leader experience preferred.
2. Greeters, Runners, and Floaters
- Be a friendly first face for students when they arrive at Renison.
- Be available at different entrances around Renison to help visitors locate the Dunker Family Lounge for registration and campus tours.
- Offer directional support if needed to direct prospective students to sessions, etc.
- Assist with restocking booths and supplies when necessary.
3. Booth Volunteers at Renison
- Help as a volunteer to promote Social Development Studies, School of Social Work, Double Degree (Social Development Studies & School o), Culture & Language Studies (showcasing Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Studies in Islamic and Arab Cultures), Renison International Programs, and Student Experience & Housing at Renison.
- Be a volunteer who is already knowledgeable and has an association with one of these areas prior to the event.
- Answer questions related to the respective department at Renison.
- Connect students with print materials or business cards should they be interested in following up to learn more.
- Encourage visitors to go on a tour if they haven’t done so already at the College.
- Note: Volunteers should have an association with or knowledge of their booth prior to the event.
4. Booth Volunteers at the Arts Fair in Hagey Hall
- Social Development Studies Booth:
- Help as a volunteer at a booth to promote Social Development Studies (answering questions about the Social Development Studies program at Renison, encouraging visitors to attend the SDS info sessions) or Renison (speaking about the community and culture at Renison).
- Be a volunteer who is already knowledgeable and has an association with one of these areas prior to the event.
- Answer questions related to the respective department at Renison.
- Connect students with print materials or business cards should they be interested in following up to learn more.
- Encourage visitors to go on a tour if they haven’t done so already at the College.
5. Booth Volunteers at Student Life Fair in Physical Activities Complex (PAC)
- Renison Booth:
- Speak to living in residence on campus, including the community and culture at Renison. Share information about living in residence.
- Answer questions about living in residence and talk about the meal plans that are available in the different residences.
- Connect students with the print materials on Residence.
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BASE (Bridge to Academic Success in English) Booth
- Speak to the community and culture at Renison. Share information about BASE programming.
- Be a volunteer who is already knowledgeable and has an association with the BASE programs.
- Share experiences, offer insights, answer questions about the BASE program.
- Encourage students to visit Renison and go on a tour.
- Connect students with print materials or business cards should they be interested in a follow-up.
6. Registration Table Volunteers
- Help visitors register for Renison tours.
- Hand out event guides and Renison event materials to visitors.
- Distribute swag as a reward to visitors for registering at the event.
7. Reni Moose Mascot Volunteer and Handlers
- Serve as the Reni Moose mascot in the costume, and serve as a handler to help direct Reni Moose to various venues throughout the College.
- Engage with prospective students and show Renison spirit by taking photos with visitors.
- As a handler, support Reni Moose and ensuring they take frequent breaks throughout the day.
8. University College Tent Volunteers
- Be stationed outside and available to provide directions for visitors to the University Colleges during the Open House.
- Encouraging visitors on main campus to walk across the bridge to visit Renison, St. Jerome's University, United College, and Conrad Grebel University College.
- Engage with students and be a warm, friendly face to represent Renison.
Will I receive training?
Yes! There will be a general volunteer training and a tour guide volunteer training.
General Volunteer Training
This is a great opportunity to meet you fellow volunteers and to learn more about your roles, responsibilities, overall event logistics, and other important information.
Reminder: Those without a pre-existing volunteer t-shirt (white) , lanyard, or name-tag will be provided with one during training.
- Tuesday, May 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm, REN 2106
- Wednesday, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm, Microsoft Teams (virtual)
- Thursday, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm, REN 2106
How do I sign up?
Complete the registration form below. The week prior to the Open House, you will be contacted by a Renison staff member, with more information about next steps as a volunteer.
Do you have questions?
Let us know! Reach out to ren-res@uwaterloo.ca with your questions, or by DMing us on Instagram @RenisonExperience !