Orientation Volunteer Application 2016
UR Orientation Program
The University of Rochester holds a weeklong fall Orientation program for Freshman, Transfer
and Commuter students, as well as a two-day Parent and Family Orientation program. This
Orientation program strives to provide a welcoming environment for new students and their
families as well as expose them to the Rochester Community. During the Orientation Program,
students will learn about the academic and social opportunities available to them during their
time at UR.
Orientation Volunteer
Job Description
Orientation Volunteers (OV’s) are responsible for assisting the professional and student
Orientation staff with many aspects of the August 2016 Orientation Programs. Volunteers are
expected to create and maintain a general atmosphere of welcome and helpfulness for incoming
students and their families. You will work with incoming students and their families. Through
this year’s orientation volunteer program you will be responsible for working with a specific
freshman hall through the entire orientation program. Working with your peers allows the
incoming class to experience a strong and positive view of what the University of Rochester
really is!
Job duties will include, but are not limited to:
 Guiding and motivating an assigned hall through their first year orientation program
 Making orientation events fun and exciting for your assigned hall (OV Only)
 Greeting/Directing new students and their parents Orientation at Orientation events
 Attending Orientation and late night events Participating in OV team building exercises
 Troubleshooting problem situations
 Handling registration and check in for students and parents
 Responding to questions about Orientation from freshmen, parents and the campus
community
 Creating and maintaining professional relationships with students, parents and the
campus community
 Building contacts within the Rochester community
 Return to campus by August 19th to move in and begin training
Qualifications
Orientation applicants must:
 Be currently in good disciplinary and academic standing in The College
 Be registered as a full time student for the Spring and Fall 2016 semesters
 Must have demonstrated campus involvement
 Must have the ability to relate well with a diverse group of people
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Must have energy, creativity and spirit
Must be flexible
Must have a sense of humor
Must be confident in themselves and their abilities
Must be patient
Must be a team player
Must be dependable
Must be willing to participate in team building activities
Will be expected to be available to volunteer during the entire Training and Orientation
Program
*Please note:
 D’Lions, Freshman Fellows and RA’s should NOT complete an Orientation
Application, as you will be involved with Residential Life during the
Orientation Volunteer period. If you are not a D’Lion, Freshman Fellow or
RA, but are applying now, you may apply for all positions and make your
decisions upon acceptance.
 All applicants must conclude their summer employment requirements
PRIOR to August 19th to qualify to be an Orientation Volunteer
Benefits
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No early move in charges for the 2016-2017 academic year
Free T-Shirt!
Most meals during Orientation Week
Opportunities for developing professional relationships with faculty, staff and students
Learn more about the University of Rochester
An opportunity to make a difference in a new students’ life!
Timeline
ORIENTATION MEET AND GREET
 Attend a Meet and Greet to meet and mingle with former Orientation Volunteers and
International Student Mentors as well as the new 2016 Orientation Leaders!
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APPLICATION DEADLINE
 Monday, March 21st, 2016 by 5 PM
 Submit completed applications to 312 Lattimore Hall or by email to ur.orientation@gmail.com
 NOTE: Study abroad students are welcome to apply and can email in their applications to
ur.orientation@gmail.com!
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTENCE
 The 2016 OV’s will be notified via email beginning April 13th
FIRST GROUP MEETING (REQUIRED)
 TBD
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TRAINING PERIOD
 Move-In for training: Friday, August 19th
 Training: Saturday the 20th and Sunday the 21st
VOLUNTEER PERIOD
 Monday, August 22rd through Tuesday, August 30th
Please contact the Orientation staff at ur.orientation@gmail.com if you have any questions about the
Orientation Volunteer application.
Application
Please Note: All sections of the application, including reference contact information, must be filled
out and a resume must be submitted in order for your application to be considered complete.
Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
Personal Information *Please print or type legibly
Name:___________________________________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________________________________
Student ID#: _____________________ Class Year: ______________________
Local Information
CPU Box: _____________________
Residence Hall (Spring 2015): __________________________________________
Cell Phone: _____________________________
Have you been an Orientation Volunteer at UR?
YES
NO
Have you been an International Student Mentor?
YES
NO
Are you a candidate for Freshman Fellow, D’Lion or Residential Adviser?
YES
NO
Which Residential Life positions are you applying for?
What Orientations have you participated in and in what capacity?
Summer Information
Street Address: ________________________________________________________
City: ______________________ State: _________ Zip: _____________________
Phone: _____________________ Email: ____________________________________
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Academic Information
Major(s): _______________________________________________________________
Minor(s) & Clusters:____________________________________________________
Cumulative GPA: ___________________________
Did you enter as a Transfer Student?
YES
NO
Are you an International Student?
YES
NO
All Candidates: Please respond to each of the following questions
(feel free to attach a typewritten page)
1. Why are you the best possible person to be an orientation volunteer?
2. What activities are you involved in outside of academics and why you chose to be involved
those activities?
3. Describe a situation where you have gone above and beyond to help someone?
4. Describe something your Orientation Volunteer did to help make your Orientation memorable
or one way you want to help to make Orientation memorable for your hall.
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5. Write a personal ad! Sell yourself to the Orientation Committee! Be creative and use your
imagination! (Use tweets, video of less than two minutes, Haikus, personal ad, or???) The choice
is yours!
Resume
Please submit a resume including:
Past Work Experience
Clubs & Activities
Awards, Leadership Positions
Community Engagement
Academic Achievements
Attached Reference Form should be submitted by March 21st
By submitting this application, I acknowledge that the information contained into this
application is factual and is a realistic assessment of my abilities. Because I recognize
that being an Orientation Volunteer carries with it both privileges and responsibilities, I
hereby give permission to the College Center for Academic Support to obtain information
regarding my academic and student conduct records. I have read the attached
description of my responsibilities and understand that it will serves as my employment
contract if I am hired.
_______________________________________ ________________________
Signature
Date
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APPLICATIONS ARE DUE
Monday, March 21st 2016 by 5 PM
Submit completed applications to 312 Lattimore Hall or by email to ur.orientation@gmail.com
Reference
Please give the name of one reference among the faculty or staff at the UR. If you would like to
include an additional reference from an employer or supervisor, please do so.
Name:
____________________________________________________
Position/Title Office:
____________________________________________________
Phone:
____________________________________________________
Reference Signature:
____________________________________________________
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(Name of Applicant)
The student named above is applying for an Orientation Volunteer position. By signing, the applicant has
agreed that this reference is confidential. The applicant will not have access to the information and
comments provided by you.
Applicant Signature ___________________________
PLEASE PRINT
1.)
Please comment on this student’s potential to serve as a Volunteer (reliability, flexibility,
judgment, ability to express him/herself verbally, self-confidence, and level of maturity).
2.) Is there any additional information including particular strengths or weaknesses that you feel would be
helpful for the selection committee to know?
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE!
PLEASE RETURN THIS REFERENCE FORM DIRECTLY TO THE CANDIDATE OR MAILED TO
312 LATTIMORE HALL, CARE OF ELEANOR OI, IN A SEALED ENVELOPE BY MARCH 21st
2016.
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