Volunteer opportunities - Durham College

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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