Volunteer opportunities

At Durham College (DC), we welcome and encourage graduates back to campus to volunteer in a number of ways. We invite you to browse through the opportunities below and contact the Advancement and Alumni Relations team for more information and to express your interest.

Title Description Time Commitment Department Date Required
Alumni Guest Speaker There is nothing more motivating to a student than to see a glimpse of what their future may hold after graduation, which is why we welcome our alumni back to campus to speak with students from the same program that an alumni has graduated from through our Alumni Guest Speaker program. 30 minutes to 1 hour (length of time varies depending on topic, size audience and number of questions asked) Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations As-needed.
Board Director, Durham College Alumni Association (DCAA) Nine to Twelve alumni Board Directors share their unique leadership skills to help shape the DCAA and strengthen connections with Durham College (DC) alumni. 4-5 meetings/year (1 hour each); 1 Annual General Meeting/year (2 hours) and DCAA events scheduled throughout the year (length of time varies) Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations Meetings start: September
Fall Open House - Campus Tour Guide Provide tour of campus as per tour script. 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. Office of the Registrar Fall – November 9, 2024
Fall Open House - Floater Duties to be assigned day of Open House and may vary depending on necessity. 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. Office of the Registrar Fall – November 9, 2024
Fall Open House - Greeter Greet visitors as they arrive.
Give visitors directions when required.		 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. Office of the Registrar Fall – November 9, 2024
Fall Open House - Program Information Discuss program/college experience and answer questions for prospective students and parents. 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. Office of the Registrar Fall – November 9, 2024
Fall Open House – Welcome Booth Assist with registration, direct traffic, hand out DC bags and brochures.
Explain flow for the day and the brochure.
Assist visitors with different options available to them including attending a presentation, residence tours and campus tours.		 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. Office of the Registrar Fall – November 9, 2024
Governor, Durham College Board of Governors 17 members, including 12 external board members (four who are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council), four internal board members, one representing each of the student and support, academic and administrative staff constituencies, and the college president.

The Board is responsible for the governance of the college and, as such, is accountable to the students, employees and communities the college serves to ensure the college is effectively and appropriately managed to achieve its established mandate and provide necessary

 Board meetings are held six times per year, with Committee meetings scheduled as required. Governors are also asked to participate in an orientation session, weekend retreat and other special events. The estimated time commitment is approximately 10 to 20 hours per month. Office of the President As-needed.
Orientation Volunteer Orientation volunteers assist with event set-up/take down, campus tours, assisting at information booth, and more. 4+ hours Office of Student Diversity, Inclusion and Transitions Fall - TBD
Program Advisory Committee (PAC) Member Program Advisory Committees offer advice on issues such as critical graduate skills, industry trends, changing regulatory landscapes and employment prospects. The advice of Program Advisory Committees helps Executive Deans, Associate Deans, Program Co-ordinators and faculty members develop courses and other experiences inside and outside the classroom that prepare students for current and future employment opportunities. 2 meetings/year (2 hours each) Office of the Vice President, Academic As-needed.
Spring Open House - Campus Tour Guide Discuss program/college experience and answer questions for prospective students and parents. 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. Office of the Registrar Spring – April 12, 2025
Spring Open House - Greeter Greet visitors as they arrive.
Give visitors directions when required.		 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. Office of the Registrar Spring – April 12, 2025
Spring Open House - Program Information Discuss program/college experience and answer questions for prospective students and parents. 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. Office of the Registrar Spring – April 12, 2025
Spring Open House – Welcome Booth Assist with registration, direct traffic, hand out DC bags and brochures.
Explain flow for the day and the brochure.
Assist visitors with different options available to them including attending a presentation, residence tours and campus tours.		 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. Office of the Registrar Spring – April 12, 2025
Workshop Facilitator The Durham College Institute of Student Leaderships offers a variety of leadership development sessions over the academic year for our student leaders to participate in. Topics for sessions can include topics such as: Motivating yourself and others, qualities of a successful leader, building a strong team foundation, divergent thinking, building resiliency, enhancing your public speaking abilities, and much more. TBD Office of Student Diversity, Inclusion and Transitions TBD