Volunteer for Student Scholars Day
Student Scholars Day is a student and faculty-run event. In order to have a successful and meaningful Student Scholars Day, more than 100 volunteers are needed to make it happen. Similar to a conference, it is a day that celebrates student research and creative endeavors. Throughout the day, poster presentations, oral presentations, creative displays, and dance performances will showcase the many forms of scholarship that students have done over the course of the year. We need volunteers to fill two-hour time blocks.
Volunteer registration for SSD 2025 will take place February 3 - March 24, 2025.
Your friends and classmates need you!
If you have any questions about volunteer opportunities or about this year's event contact the Student Scholars Day Committee at [email protected].
Volunteer Job Descriptions
Set Up/ Take Down: You will provide a moderate amount of manual labor in setting up and/or tearing down SSD. This task includes placing and/or putting away equipment and other materials such as easels, banners, name cards, etc.
Registration:
The headquarters for the day is the registration table. As a registration volunteer, you will register students, give out nametags, distribute schedules, etc. You will be one of the first persons to welcome the presenters, faculty, guests, hosts and greeters to the Student Scholars Day. This position keeps the day running smoothly.
Room Host: (FACULTY/STAFF ONLY) You will be assigned to an oral presentation room. This task includes introducing student presenters to the audience (unless the student/mentor wishes to introduce themselves) and keeping time of presentations.*NOTE: If you are unable to attend your assigned oral presentation room or a presenter does not show up within 15 mins of their assigned presentation time, please report to the OURS GA
Greeter/Reviewer: You will be assigned to a poster presentation location (Grand River Room or Henry Hall). This task includes greeting students/guests, conversing with/providing feedback to student posters, and assisting guests, student presenters, and student volunteers as needed. *NOTE: You may be assigned to other tasks as needed, such as Room Host or Registration.
Student Session:(Students Only) You will be assigned to an oral presentation room. This task includes sitting in on student presentations in support of the student researchers.