Volunteer for Welcome Week! 

APPLY right here! (Deadline is May 5th for 1st priority of volunteers)

Welcome Week Volunteers  create a welcoming and inclusive environment during Welcome Week by leading a small group of 20-25 new students and help facilitate ("behind the scenes") events during Welcome Week.

Welcome Week (August 21-24, 2024) focuses on providing a quality transitional experience for new students and helps them prepare for their life at UMD through planning, exploring campus, building community, and participating in campus traditions.

A key component of Welcome Week is the small group experience which is led by a large team of volunteer Welcome Week Leaders.

Volunteering for Welcome Week is an awesome experience! You get to meet new friends, help new students transition to UMD, and there’s tons of free stuff!

Benefits of Volunteering for BWW Include:

• Leadership opportunities and resume building
• Improving skills like communication, time management, event management, teamwork, and collaboration
• Making connections on campus with various staff, departments, and peers
• Early Move-In (for those living on campus)
• Free meals for the week
• Unlimited energy drinks, beverages, snacks (healthy and not)
• Free Volunteer t-shirts, sweatshirts, and other apparel/accessories
• Volunteer Bag
• Free day at the Aquarium!
• Free excursions if volunteering for Community Engagement projects

Again, interested UMD students can apply by filling out this online form. 

Questions? Hit us up @ [email protected].