Volunteer for the School of Science at IUPUI!

WHY?

• Meet new people
• Contribute to the School’s growth through strategic recruitment efforts
• Develop personal leadership and communication skills
• Gain service experience for résumé

DOING WHAT?

• Participate in a student panel discussion for prospective students
• Lead a tour of the School of Science facilities for prospective students
• Greet prospective students at recruitment events
• Make phone calls to prospective students
• Assemble promo folders and recruitment mailings
• Join a marketing or event committee

DO I HAVE THE RIGHT SKILLS?

• Completed at least 1 semester at the IUPUI campus (for panelists and tour guides)
• Must be in good standing with the university
• Proud of being part of the School of Science and interested in recruiting students
• Enthusiastic about sharing experiences with prospective students and their families
• Possess positive communication and teamwork skills
• Dependable, reliable, and punctual
• Must be flexible (opportunities often arise with little notice)
• Ability to build relationships with diverse groups of people
• Passionate about assisting students, families, faculty and staff
• Represent the School of Science to the best of your ability

WHAT WILL BE EXPECTED OF ME?

• Volunteers must complete an application online: http://science.iupui.edu/volunteer
• Volunteers should complete a volunteer training session as soon as possible*
• No minimum time requirement, but volunteers should expect to work 2-6 hours per month
• Participation in multiple events is strongly encouraged
• Volunteers should plan on attending the School of Science portion of a spring recruitment event (JagDays or Spring Preview) as soon as possible to become familiar with the format and key messages.
  • More information: http://science.iupui.edu/undergraduate/admissions/visit
  • No need to register, but please email Jon Berg at jtberg@iupui.edu to let him know you will be in attendance
  • Upcoming dates:
    • JagDays: 9/9, 9/26, 10/24
    • Science Open House: 10/5, 11/9, 11/30
    • Health and Life Sciences Open House: 10/27

*Volunteer trainings will take place on an as-needed basis. Students may go ahead and volunteer prior to completing the training, but will be more confident and prepared afterwards. Check schedule online.

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