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Volunteer Opportunities

Commencement is the culmination of everyone’s hard work!

  • Faculty gave students the knowledge to find their passion.
  • Students absorbed what was taught and expanded their minds.
  • Staff worked behind the scenes to give guidance and provide a safe space to learn.

Please consider volunteering to celebrate and tell students farewell one last time before they go.

Greeters

Faculty/staff volunteer position

Main responsibilities:

  • Welcome guests and graduates to the ceremony
  • Hand out programs and answer general questions  
  • Assist guests to seats if needed

Ushers

Student volunteer position

Main responsibilities:

  • Point of contact for guests in their location
  • Welcome guests to the ceremony
  • Provide directional information
  • Assist with seating
Assignment locations
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Faculty

Please consider participating in commencement as a faculty representative. This is a great opportunity to celebrate with your students, meet their families, take one last photo or just give a hand shake as they depart. Contact your school’s dean’s assistant today to get on the participation list.

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