Position: DSU Volunteer
Location: Dalhousie University: SUB
Reports to: Programming and Events Manager
Start Date: 2026/2027 Academic year
Time Requirement:
Volunteer hours may vary depending on the program, event, and operational requirements. During preparation periods, volunteers may be asked to contribute up to 20 hours per week. Some events may require extended shifts of up to 10 hours per day, including evenings and weekends.
Volunteers will also be required to attend mandatory training sessions and brainstorming meetings prior to the start of programming to prepare for events, review expectations, and support successful execution of DSU related activities.
Position Overview
DSU Volunteers are enthusiastic student ambassadors who play a key role in welcoming new and returning students to campus and creating a positive, inclusive, and engaging orientation experience. Volunteers will be assisting with the planning, promotion, and execution of Orientation Week activities, snofest, and other events on campus while serving as a friendly and knowledgeable resource for students.
As representatives of Dalhousie Student Union and the institution, volunteers help foster a sense of belonging, community, and school spirit. You are expected to demonstrate professionalism, leadership, teamwork, and excellent customer service while supporting students throughout academic year.
This position reports directly to the Programming and Events Manager. Volunteers work closely with fellow leaders, staff members, other department volunteers, and campus partners to ensure the successful delivery of orientation and regular programming.
In all activities, volunteers must recognize that supporting student success, engagement, and well-being is a top priority.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Welcome and assist students during O-Week activities and events.
- Serve as a positive role model and ambassador for the Student Union and campus community.
- Assist with event setup, registration, crowd management, wayfinding, and event teardown.
- Facilitate small group activities, icebreakers, and engagement opportunities.
- Promote O-Week events and activities through in-person interactions and social media.
- Assist with the execution of on and off-campus student activities, events, and programming to ensure students are involved, hyped, engaged, and informed
- Perform event-related duties and tasks as assigned to ensure a seamless execution of events (tasks vary per event but could include any combination of set-up, tear-down, food service, face-to-face interaction with students, assisting entertainers & vendors, acting as a stagehand, and other duties as assigned)
- Frequently lifting and moving objects of up to 50 lbs (Boxes, Chairs, Tables etc.)
- Distribute and tote bags, and assist in the setup and tear-down of such distribution events
- Other duties as assigned
What Volunteers Gain
- Opportunities to contribute to student life and the broader campus community.
- Experience supporting events, programs, outreach, and student engagement initiatives.
- Opportunities to develop community, communication, teamwork, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Opportunities to connect with students, DSU staff, and campus partners.
- Exposure to different areas of the university and student union operations
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your application and resume.
For accommodations, please contact dsu.events@dal.ca
