Volunteers Needed for Renison's March Open House!

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Help tell future Waterloo Warriors just how much you love being part of our Renison community.

Volunteer with Renison for our March Open House on Saturday, March 22

The March Open House welcomes prospective 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, March 22, 2025, 9:15am - 4:00pm
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
  • White 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!

Reni Upside down
Cafeteria Great Hall with Reni Moose

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.
Students with Reni Moose!

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.
Open House Volunteers

3. Booth Volunteers at Renison

  • Help as a volunteer to promote Social Development Studies, School of Social Work, Culture & Language Studies, 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.
Open House Volunteers

4. Booth Volunteers at the Arts Fair in Hagey Hall

  • Booths: SDS and general Renison information
    • 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.
Open House Volunteers

5. Booth Volunteers at Student Life Fair in Student Life Centre

  • Booth: First-Year Residence Guarantee (Residence)
    • Speak to the community and culture at Renison. Share information about Student Experience and Housing.
    • Encourage students to visit Renison and go on a tour.
    • Answer questions about living in residence and our unique all-you-can-eat meal plan.
    • Connect students with print materials or business cards should they be interested in a follow-up.
Irving and volunteer

6. Registration Table Volunteers

  • Help visitors register to check in and register for the event.
  • Hand out event guides and Renison event materials to visitors.
  • Distribute swag as a reward to visitors for registering at the event.
Reni Moose at Arts Fair

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.
Open House volunteer

8. University College Tent Volunteers

  • Be stationed outside and available to provide direction to visitors during the fair.
  • Encouraging visitors on main campus to walk across the bridge to visit Renison.
  • Engage with students and be a warm, friendly face to represent Renison.
     
Volunteers at an open house

9. Session Facilitators

  • Assist with facilitation of key sessions during the Open House
  • Mingle with attendees and show a warm, friendly attitude
  • Attend the SDS Meet and Greet, a "speed friending" activity where attendees will mingle, get to know each other, and get to know faculty/staff participating
  • Attend the Chew-on-Choices Open House Lunch, a casual free lunch for attendees with the option of chatting with current faculty, staff, and students
  • Support the Renison Arts Experience Panel, a 45-minute Q&A panel for all Faculty of Arts students to interact with current faculty, staff, and students.

Will I receive training?

Yes! There will be a general volunteer training and a tour guide volunteer training. 

General Volunteer Training

Training will be IN PERSON. 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.An Outlook calendar invite will be sent out closer to the training session date

  • Tuesday, March 11 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
  • Wednesday, March 12 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
  • Wednesday, March 12 (5:00 PM - 6:00 PM)

Tour Guide Volunteer Training

Training will be IN PERSON. This is a great opportunity to meet your 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.*An Outlook calendar invite will be sent out closer to the training session date.

  • Tuesday, March 11 (12:00 PM - 12:30 PM)

  • Wednesday, March 12 (12:00 PM - 12:30 PM)

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 !