Be a Volunteer
Looking for a way to give back to our community and help our students? Volunteer to help welcome our new students, move our students in, and orient them to campus at the start of the fall semester!
Our goal is to create opportunities for new students to engage with each other and the campus community, help students understand academic requirements and campus resources, and most importantly, welcome students into the Berkeley community.
Much of our success is attributed to the participation and collaboration of our campus community: faculty and staff, as well as continuing students.
How to Volunteer
No matter how much time you have or what level of involvement you can do, we welcome and appreciate your volunteering with us.
Volunteer time slots are available: Tuesday, August 20 through Thursday, August 22; the majority of shifts are one hour only with a few exceptions.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Welcoming families as they arrive for Parent & Supporter Orientation in the Pauley Ballroom
- Helping students navigate lines at Golden Bear Orientation (GBO) Check-In and Move-In
- Connecting students to their Orientation Leaders (OLs) at GBO Grouping
- Welcoming students as they enter the Haas Pavilion for the Chancellor’s New Student Convocation event
All volunteers will receive:
- A free t-shirt
- One meal voucher to use at one of our Berkeley Dining locations
- A free parking pass
- The joy of welcoming our students to their new home, and joining them at one of the most important moments in their lives.
T-shirts, meal vouchers, and parking passes will be available for pick up on campus the week of August 12 (more details will be shared closer to).
Deadline to sign up: Friday, August 16.