UVIC ORIENTATION LEADER APPLICATION 2015
The UVic Orientation Volunteer Program brings together a diverse group of students to serve as ambassadors and
mentors for the University of Victoria and their respective faculties. Volunteers are responsible for providing new
students with a positive introduction to UVic and contribute to a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. Volunteers
assist with a variety of UVic Orientation programs and events, including, but not limited to Jump Start Tours, Transfer
and Mature Student Welcome, Graduate Student Orientation, Family Orientation, Residence Move-In, Residence
Orientation, Amazing Race, Project Serve Day and the largest event – New Student Welcome. Please visit
www.uvic.ca/volunteers for more information on the UVic Orientation Volunteer Program.
The UVic Orientation Volunteer Program offers personal and professional development through a combination of formal
training and hands-on experience. The OL, JrOL, and ROL positions all require the completion of an application,
screening, and training. The TL and PA positions only require registration in our database at www.myvolunteerpage.com
(search under University of Victoria) and completion of position-specific training.
For those positions requiring an application form, please feel out the following application. Indicate below the positions
in which you are most interested and can commit to fulfilling (you may select multiple opportunities). Candidates will be
required to attend a brief screening interview prior to being selected for a position/role. Selections will be made on an
ongoing basis until the program reaches capacity. Successful candidates will be eligible to volunteer with UVic
Orientation for the duration of their time at UVic.
Student Recruitment and Global Engagement, in partnership with Residence Services, is pleased to announce the
following UVic Orientation 2015 volunteer opportunities:
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Orientation Leader – OL
Junior Orientation Leader – JrOL
Residence Orientation Leader – ROL
Tour Leader (TL)
Program Assistant (PA)
Responsibilities
 Act as a formal ambassador for UVic
 Attend formal position-specific training sessions
 Contribute to a positive, welcoming atmosphere throughout UVic Orientation
 Relay factual information to new students and their families
 Provide exemplary service to new students and their families
Perks
 Co-curricular Record (available for OL, ROL, TL positions)
 Ongoing staff and peer support
 T-shirt, exclusive gear, and food
 Professional development
 Reference for work and/or Letters of Recommendation (upon request)
Qualifications
 Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student
 Completed a minimum of one semester of undergraduate or graduate study at UVic
 Satisfactory academic standing (suggested B average)
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Passionate about UVic and the UVic student experience
Committed to personal and professional development
Desire to act as a mentor and role model to new students
Submitting your application
Applications may be submitted via email at vol@uvic.ca or in person at University Centre Welcome Centre.
Returning volunteers
Please fill out the below application form. Returning volunteers are not required to participate in screening interviews
unless it is deemed necessary for the Residence Orientation Leader position. Returning OLs and JrOLs will only be
required to participate in refresher training for their positions.
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UVIC ORIENTATION LEADER APPLICATION 2015
Full Name
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Hometown
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What faculty are
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☐ Undergraduate student
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Best way to reach you during the school year
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What is the best way to reach you during the summer?
Are you available the entire Labour Day 2015
weekend?
Are you available select nights and weekends?
Have you volunteered with UVic Orientation/Student
Recruitment and Global Engagement/Residence
Services programs before? If yes, please list how long &
role.
Have you volunteered with other UVic programs
before? If yes, please list program(s) & role (s) below.
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Why are you interested in a volunteer leadership opportunity with UVic Orientation 2015?
Please outline any other extra-curricular
activities that you are/will be involved with
between April 2015 and September 2015.
Activity
Hours/Week
Answer the following questions using only the space provided (50-100 words). Provide examples and details where
possible.
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From your perspective what makes the student experience at UVic unique?
What are you passionate about at UVic?
What is the most important piece of information or advice about UVic you would tell a new UVic student?
Please select below the volunteer opportunities you are applying for, rank them in order of preference (1 for top choice
and 3 for lowest choice), for more information please refer to the attached position descriptions from page 5 onwards of
this application package.
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Choice #:
Orientation Leader (OL)
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Choice #:
Junior Orientation Leader (JrOL)
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Choice #:
Residence Orientation Leader (ROL) (40 positions available)
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POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
1. Orientation Leader (OL)
Share your UVic student experience as a mentor and leader for new students as part of New Student Welcome –
Tuesday, September 8, 2015. In pairs, Orientation Leaders guide groups of approximately 40-45 students, sharing their
own experiences and creating connections on campus. This is your chance to develop and use a wide range of skills
while making a huge difference in new students’ experience at UVic!
Orientation Leaders will follow the New Student Welcome schedule as indicated below:
Morning
- Attend a final briefing, which includes the confirmed run-through of the day, last-minute reminders and an
opportunity for questions. Muffins and coffee will be provided.
- Check in your group members as they arrive on the quad.
- Lead your group to CARSA for the Opening Ceremony and Spirit Rally.
Afternoon
- Lead your group to the President’s Barbeque lunch on the quad and ensure your group stays together.
- Guide your group on a tour of faculty-specific buildings.
- Lead your group to their Faculty Academic Experience, library tour, Vikes welcome and First Peoples’ House
greeting.
- Take your group to the campus-services Information Fair to end the day.
You will receive:
- Co-curricular record
- Volunteer t-shirt
- UVic bandana
- Surprise gift
- Vikes Nation Spirit Pack
- Free food
- Reference for work or Letter of Recommendation for Scholarships/Grad School/Med School (upon request)
- Session on transferring your skills as an OL to your resume
You will develop:
- Leadership skills
- Professional development skills including public speaking, group facilitation and teamwork
- A better understanding of UVic and its services
- Social Connections
- A sense of being a part of the UVic community
Please note that new Orientation Leaders must complete both Part One and Part Two of Orientation Leader training.
This position is eligible for the co-curricular record.
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2. Junior Orientation Leader (JrOL)
Junior Orientation Leaders shadow Orientation Leaders, helping move new students to their various presentations and
activities throughout New Student Welcome day – Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Junior OLs will answer new students'
questions as they walk around campus and help keep track of time to ensure the group arrives at all stops on schedule.
Junior Orientation Leaders will follow the New Student Welcome schedule as indicated below:
Morning
- Attend a final briefing, which includes the confirmed run-through of the day, last-minute reminders and an
opportunity for questions. Muffins and coffee will be provided.
- Help check in your group members as they arrive on the quad.
- Accompany your group to CARSA for the Opening Ceremony and Spirit Rally.
Afternoon
- Join your group for the President’s Barbeque lunch on the quad and help ensure your group stays together
- Keep track of time and help answer questions while the Orientation Leader guides your group on a tour of
faculty-specific buildings.
- Accompany your group to their faculty experience, library tour, Vikes welcome and First Peoples’ House
greeting.
- Accompany your group to the campus-services Information Fair to end the day.
You will receive:
- Volunteer t-shirt
- UVic bandana
- Surprise gift
- Vikes Nation Spirit Pack
- Free food
- Session on transferring your skills as a JrOL to your resume
You will develop:
- Communication, time management and teamwork skills
- A better understanding of UVic and its services
- A broader social network
- A sense of UVic community involvement
Please note that new Junior Orientation Leaders must complete both Part One and Part Two of Orientation Leader
training.
3. Residence Orientation Leader (ROL)
Residence Orientation Leaders (ROLs) are responsible for welcoming new students and their families to campus and
contributing to a positive, supportive atmosphere. These students help out with a variety of undergraduate and
residence-specific orientation activities in exchange for guaranteed housing in Residence. This leadership position offers
a range of professional development opportunities and the chance to form lasting social connections with both new and
current students.
Residence Orientation Leaders are expected to assist with the following programs:
- Residence Move-In (Sunday, September 6, 2015)
- Residence Orientation (Monday, September 7, 2015)
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New Student Welcome (Tuesday, September 8, 2015)
Please see the “Orientation Leader” tab for a detailed role description
Six Weeks of Orientation (September 9 to October 16, 2015)
ROLs will help with at least one event during this period
January Residence Orientation (January 3 to January 8, 2016)
ROLs will help with at least one event during this period
Please note that Residence Orientation Leaders must complete the Residence Orientation Leader training program
that runs September 3 through September 5, 2015.
Those who volunteer as Residence Orientation Leaders are eligible for guaranteed housing in Residence and the cocurricular record.
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