University of Manitoba's Student Volunteer Program

One application, one interview, many opportunities

Do you want to get involved to?

• Build skills
• Gain experience
• Make connections

Join the University of Manitoba's Student Volunteer Program (UMVP)!

The UMVP supports university events and activities throughout the year including Orientation, Homecoming, Convocation, Festivals, Conferences and Information Days.

• I want to be involved in the UMVP
• I'm currently a volunteer in the UMVP and want to stay involved
• I'm currently a volunteer in the UMVP and want to be considered for a new position
• I'm an event organizer and I would like volunteer support for my next event

I want to be involved in the UMVP:

Step 1 – Apply

Go online and fill out our application. We will review it within a week and follow up via email with an invitation to be interviewed.

Step 2 – Sign up and go to your interview

When you receive our invitation to a group interview, there will be a link for you to sign up for you preferred time.
Timeslots are provided on a first-come first-serve basis. Sign up quickly to get your spot.
NB: Also be early for your interview. We highly value punctuality.

Step 3a – Accept our offer, onboard yourself, and then join the roster

If you receive our offer you need to fill out the onboarding form. This is how we know that you've accepted the position. This information will help us to provide you a more meaningful experience for you.

After you onboard, we will send you an invitation to join the roster. This step is important because that is how you officially join the group and have access to sign up for opportunities.

Step 3b - Attend an interview follow-up session, or participate as a volunteer shadow

You may receive an invitation to an interview follow-up session or to shadow an experienced volunteer. Please sign up for an opportunity that suits your schedule. This step is only for those students whom we need to get to know better.

Step 4 – Select volunteer opportunities that fit your schedule, and be an awesome volunteer!

There will be episodic and ongoing opportunities posted on an on-going basis. You can sign up for a shift, an event, an opportunity, or an activity. Depending on the role there may be a required training sessions for you to attend.
Follow through on your volunteer commitment and be an awesome volunteer!

Step 5 - Log your hours & get them approved

Go onto UMCommunityLINK and log your hours. We'll review and approve them within a week.

Step 6 – Attend Personal and Professional Development Sessions & Workshops

Periodically, Student Life will offer workshops & sessions on a variety of topics.
Do you have an idea for a topic? Email volunteer@umantioba.ca and suggest something.
NB: Attendances at these sessions are optional, and these hours are NOT considered to be volunteer hours.

Step 7 – Reach milestone and get recognition

The more hours your volunteer – the more recognition you will receive.
There are four levels:

Volunteers in the program have from August 23 2013 to March 15 2014 to log their hours to be considered for the milestones. Please note: Any Orientation 2013 Volunteer will have their hours from their participation logged for them.

**Personalized References require 3 weeks' notice and for you to fill out and submit the following form.

I'm currently a volunteer in the UMVP and want to stay involved

Did you volunteer for Orientation 2013? Want to stay involved on the team? We need you to fill out a 2013/2014 onboarding form so that we know you're staying involved in your current position. (The onboarding form will be posted the week September 23)

As a member you'll have access to:

• Periodic Personal and Professional Development Workshops
• The UMVP Facebook page
• The Involver Newsletter
• Invitation to Monthly Meet-ups
• Opportunity to log hours, reach milestones and get recognition

I am a volunteer in the UMVP and want to be considered for a new volunteer position

Are you ready for a new challenge? Want a new position within the team? Want a position with greater leadership and more responsibility?
Please fill out the following Expression of Interest form so we know what next position you want to take on. (The expression of interest form will be posted the week September 23)
Depending on the position you're in, and the position you want to switch to there may be differing next steps. More information will be provided once we know what position you want to go to.

I'm an event organizer and I would like volunteer support for my next event

Please email volunteer@umanitoba.ca and we'll send you more information.