Orientation Student Leadership Team
ORIENTATION STUDENT LEADER TEAM 2012
Join us this summer to welcome Kwantlen's new students into our community! The orientation team is a fun, inclusive group that is open to all students looking for a valuable volunteer experience.
What past leaders have said about their experience:
I feel I improved my interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and I also received self-satisfaction from being able to help new students transition into Kwantlen by showing them around and offering them some tips and advice.
I learned a lot about working successfully in groups which I would be able to use in my day to day life. Orientation gave me an opportunity to get to know amazing people.
I enjoyed the friendly energy of the team. Everybody was helpful and willing to have a good time. It was fun to be able to meet fellow students from Kwantlen with similar interests and goals.
What does the team do?
- assist students in their transition into post-secondary
- welcome new students into the Kwantlen community
- answer questions and refer students to appropriate resources
- inform student about the resources available to them
- create a safe, inclusive environment within the new student groups
- train in leadership and public speaking skills
- model a positive-minded attitude about the Kwantlen community
Benefits
Leadership training, an opportunity to meet and work with like-minded students, an opportunity to make a positive contribution to student life @ Kwantlen, potential letter of referenceExpectations/Qualifications:
- Enjoy working on a team & have a desire to make Kwantlen a better place
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Completed at least 9 credits by the start of orientation
- A positive reference (preferably from a Kwantlen staff or faculty member)
- Good communication skills in English
- Attend BOTH leadership training sessions on Friday, August 17 (5:00-8:30) & Saturday, August 18 (9:00-5:00)
- Be able to work at least one full day of Orientation...however two are preferred (Orientation dates are Tuesday, August 28 for Richmond, Wednesday, August 29 for Langley, & Thursday, August 30 for Surrey)
Volunteer Positions
- Orientation Leader: lead a group of new students through their orientation session
- Orientation Leader - New Student Mentor: provide weekly support to new students during their first semester in addition to leading new students through their orientation session
- Orientation Assistant Leader: assist orientation leaders in leading new student groups
- Orientation Event Support: assist Student Leadership & Development in running orientation smoothly
