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Staff Volunteer Opportunities

As we continue supporting our students and the semester comes to a close, there are several exciting opportunities to give back to the Cornell community and ensure that our students, student’s families, and summer guests all have the best possible experience on campus. Volunteering is also a fun way to connect with new people on campus or to get involved as a group and help give back. With Commencement and Reunion on the horizon, and Move-In not far behind, please consider saving the dates and signing up as a volunteer. Use the links below to learn more about each of these opportunities and to sign up for a date and time to help contribute to these meaningful events.

Commencement

May 24-26, 2024

We cannot support our students and their guests without your help! There are a variety of roles to fill at any of the three Commencement events. Whether you prefer to walk, sit, or be indoors or out, we’re happy to help find an enjoyable role perfect for you.

Learn more about the benefits of volunteering and sign up to help here.

Reunion

June 6-9, 2024

Over 7,000 Cornellians and their families return to Ithaca every June for their class Reunion. The 2024 reunion runs from June 6 to 9 and is packed full of programming, including class meals, Cornell lectures, family-friendly activities, dance parties, and more.

To make this event a success, we rely on volunteers to help Conference and Event Services to staff our Reunion housing check-in desks. This is a fun experience where you meet great alumni and interact with staff from across campus. We will welcome back the Diverse Alumni Groups for the first time since the pandemic and will need more staffing at check-in locations!

Housing check-in hours are:

  • Thursday, June 6:  10:30 am – 10:30 pm and
  • Friday, June 7:  7:30 am – 10:30 pm.

We are looking to find volunteers for 4-hour shifts, 8-hour shifts, or partial shifts.  

Please visit the CampusGroups event to review event the details and expectations. Scroll down the page until you see the agenda with the list of years and locations. You will need to click on “Register” for each one to see what’s still open

Contact Wendy Franzese with questions.

Move-In

August 19-24, 2024

Mark your calendars for August 19 - 24 and join the fun as SCL welcomes students back to campus. We will need:

  • Hosts (everyone) to serve as greeters near halls and parking/unloading areas; assisting with wayfinding; providing directions to campus buildings, amenities, and answering questions; and checking in students at the mall and on campus.
  • Bin Helpers (students) to assist students with carrying belongings upstairs in buildings without elevators. 

The event page is opening soon. Please check back here to learn more about the roles, responsibilities, and amazing swag you will get as a thank-you for your commitment to hosting our students during the Move-In week. Registration will open mid-summer.

Consider volunteering as a group!  Greeks, athletic teams, clubs, and workgroups can be stationed together. Contact Wendy Franzese with questions. 

 

Thank You

As always, thank you for taking the time to contribute to the success of these events. These are opportunities to help make an impact on the experiences of new students, graduating students, and Cornell alumni alike. Your time and effort truly make a difference in ensuring that these events are as fun, memorable, and meaningful as possible.