International Women’s Day Committee
Volunteer Position Description
Overview
The International Women’s Day Committee provides a great opportunity for students to experience civic
responsibility first-hand and gain a greater sense of connection to the College community. The student
committee will play a key leadership role in the execution of on-campus activities to increase awareness
of global citizenship, and how students can positively impact their local and global communities.
Weekly team meetings provide opportunities for development and growth related to event planning,
community development and teambuilding!
This is a short term volunteer opportunity which will last from mid-January to mid-March, 2013.
Volunteer Requirements
• Be a part-time or full-time registered student at Conestoga College
• Positive Ambassador of Conestoga College
• Energy, will and enthusiasm to create positive change
• Be available to attend weekly or bi-weekly meetings and attend the event on March 8th
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Possess or have a desire to build strong communication and teamwork skills
Roles and Responsibilities
• Meet weekly or bi-weekly for an hour to 1.5 hour each week from mid-January through
to mid-March
• Attend a two-hour orientation training to the committee, taking place after regular class
hours
• Participate in the brainstorming, organization, promotion and execution of a one-day
event on March 8th
Opportunities for Growth and Development
•
Strengthen oral communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
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Gain event planning, promotion and organizational experience
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Opportunity to network on campus with other students, staff and community organizations
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Deepen self-awareness and build self-confidence
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Participate in a variety of team activities
To recognize and thank our International Women’s Day Committee, we provide them with:
• Thank you letter and Certificate of Recognition by Conestoga College’s Student Life
Department
• Invitation to the Student Life Department’s year-end Recognition event
If you have any questions, please contact Janina Robinson, Student Life Programmer:
jbrobinson@conestogac.on.ca or 519-748-5220 ext. 2583
International Women’s Day Committee
Registration Form – please print clearly!
Name: _______________________________________
What Is Your Age?
Birthdate:
Under 19
19-20
21-25
Student ID#: _______________________
26-30
Month ______ Day ______ Year_____
31-39
40-49
50+
Telephone: ________________________
Email Address: ___________________________________________________
Campus:
Doon
Waterloo
Guelph
Cambridge
Other________________
School:
Business and Hospitality
Engineering and Information Technology
Media & Design
Conestoga Language Institute
Trades and Apprenticeship
Health & Life Sciences/Community Services
Liberal Studies
Program Name: ___________________________________________________________
How did you hear about this volunteer opportunity? (Please select all that apply)
 Faculty
 LCD Screen Ad
 Connect Leadership Workshop
 Staff
 Student Life Website
 Student Life/Respect Display Booth
 Other Students
 Student Life Bulletin Board
 Respect Campaign Presentation
 Poster
 Info Desk
 Other_________________________
Have you been involved with Student Life before? If so, how?
 Campus Service Learning:
 Academic Placement
 Respect Rep Team
 Cultural Diversity Week
 Orientation Leader
 Get Involved Fair Volunteer
 Healthy Student Week
 Info Desk Staff
 Student Life Intern
 Health and Wellness Week
 United Way Committee  Connect Leadership Workshop
 United Way Fundraising
 Other ____________
Please indicate briefly why you are interested in this volunteer leadership opportunity.
Please submit this registration form in person to the Student Life office in Room 2A101-2 or by e-mail.
If you have any questions, please contact Janina Robinson, Student Life Programmer:
jbrobinson@conestogac.on.ca or 519-748-5220 ext. 2583