Student Homecoming 2010 Volunteer Application
for CAA Student Ambassadors
Application Due: 6PM, Monday, August 30th
Please email electronic copy to carmengarrett@berkeley.edu
Student Homecoming 2010 Volunteer Application
What is Student Homecoming?
Our mission is to celebrate the spirit of Homecoming at Cal through fostering student and
alumni interactions, planning a week of events that involve the entire Berkeley campus, and building
traditions that will last beyond our years as students.
We will embrace and display the diversity of student life at Berkeley through events in which we
collaborate and involve the Greek community, Residence Halls, Student Organizations, Volunteer Clubs,
and Cultural Affiliations. Together with the Cal Alumni Association, we will welcome Alumni back to the
university and develop Homecoming programs tailored to students who would like to network and
connect with alumni. We will develop partnerships with businesses from the Berkeley community and
connect them to campus by involving them in Homecoming activities. Within this process, we will
develop a group of talented student leaders, capable of event planning, collaboration with campus
departments, and networking with Cal alumni.
What is an Ambassador?
An ambassador is a member of the Cal Alumni Association Student Ambassador Program. This
program allows new students (whether freshmen, transfers, or just new to the program) the
opportunity to get involved with CAA's student programs and to develop their leadership skills. It is
through this program that a student can apply to be a leader in either the Student Homecoming Team
or the Student Alumni Relations Council after their first year.
Ambassadors play an essential part in the execution of Student Homecoming Week.
Without Ambassadors, Student Homecoming Week really would not be possible. Membership dues are
$10, which cover the cost for Ambassador t-shirts and social activities. All Ambassadors are required to
volunteer at a few mandatory events during Student Homecoming Week. Other than that, Ambassadors
have the freedom to pick which events at which they’d like to volunteer. Before the actual week of
Homecoming, Ambassadors have the opportunity to assist with the preparation and promotion of
Student Homecoming Week.
After Student Homecoming Week in early October, Ambassadors continue their involvement by
volunteering at events put on by our sister group, the Student Alumni Relations Council. For more
information, please attend the info sessions.
Ambassador Info Sessions
 Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 @ 7:30PM in Barrows 110 (General Student Ambassador Program
Session)
 Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 @ 7:30PM at the Alumni House (Student Homecoming-specific
Session)
Directions: Only soft-copy applications will be accepted. Type your responses in the gray squares. You
can move between gray squares by pressing the tab button or by clicking on the next gray square.
Make sure to save the document with the changes you have made. Please use the format F10App_First
Last for the file name. Then send it to Carmen Garrett by 6:00PM on Monday, August 30th, 2010.
Part I: General Information
FIRST NAME
M.I.
LAST NAME
YEAR
GENDER (M/F)
LOCAL ADDRESS (including apartment number)
CITY
STATE
ZIP CODE
LOCAL TELEPHONE NUMBER
(
)
CELLPHONE NUMBER (if
E-MAIL ADDRESS
applicable)
(
)
PERMANENT ADDRESS (if different from above)
CITY
STATE
ZIP CODE
MAJOR
DATE OF BIRTH (month/ day/
year)
/
/
PERMANENT TELEPHONE NUMBER
(
)
T-SHIRT SIZE (XS, S,
Student ID #
M, L, XL)
Part II: Short Answer Questions
1. What are your planned time commitments for this semester? (Please list ALL classes you will be
taking next semester including the number of units, other organizations/clubs you will be
participating in, job commitments, etc.)
2. Why do you want to be an Ambassador and what talents/skills can you bring to the team?
Committees:
As an Ambassador, you will join one of the team’s committees and focus your attention on the roles of
that committee. Please rank the top 3 committees you would be interested in being a part of.
 Events: Plans all the logistics of events for Homecoming week.
 Finance: Creation and maintenance of a team ledger, soliciting local companies for funding and
donations.
 Marketing: Creation and ordering of marketing material including posters, flyers, and t-shirts.
 Public Relations: Maintaining communication with student groups, alumni, and Ambassadors.
Important Dates:
*Ambassador Meeting: Tuesday, September 7th, 7PM-9PM
*Banquet Awards Ceremony: Monday, November 8th, 7PM – 9PM
I certify that the answers given are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
I understand that false or misleading information given in my application and/or interview(s) may result
in disqualification.
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SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
DATE
Application Due Date (E-mail ONLY): Monday, August 30th, by 6 p.m. to Carmen Garrett
If you have any concerns or questions, please contact:
Carmen Garrett
Email: carmengarrett@berkeley.edu
Cell Phone: (530) 519-6708