BGSU Presidents Day Open House: Volunteer Sign-Up

On Monday, Feb. 17, the BGSU Office of Admissions is hosting our annual Presidents Day Open House for high school seniors. This is the largest prospective student visit day of the year, with thousands of visitors exploring campus through tours, open houses, classroom visits and presentations all over campus. The Presidents Day Open House will provide Future Falcons a glimpse at life here on campus, and allow them to discover the wonderful opportunities available to BGSU students.

This event is a huge endeavor, and volunteers are a big part of why this day is so successful.

We are looking for volunteers to assist in various locations around campus.

What does a Presidents Day Volunteer Do?

• As a volunteer, your role will be to provide directions, answer questions and offer a warm welcome to our visitors. 
• Volunteers are positioned at key locations around campus, so guests can feel comfortable asking for directions.
• Volunteers are encouraged to wear orange BGSU gear, so guests can easily find you for assistance. 

Who should volunteer?

• Any faculty, staff, current student or alumni are welcome to volunteer. 
• This is a great opportunity for representatives of student organizations to connect with families while welcoming them to campus or providing directions. 
• It's important that volunteers are familiar with campus and can provide directions to various buildings. 

Register to be a Presidents Day Volunteer:

• If you are interested in volunteering, complete this sign up form.
• When registering, you will select the time first.
• Then, you can choose your location.
• If a specific time or location does not appear when registering, that role is filled and you should choose a different option.

After You Register:

• Once you have registered, you are confirmed for your volunteer shift (and we will be counting on you to be there!)
• After your submit your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with the details of your volunteer shift.

Presidents Day Volunteer Training:

• Your confirmation email will also include links to access virtual volunteer training sessions hosted on Microsoft Teams.
• Attendance at one of the training sessions will be necessary in order to ensure you have all the details about the day.
• You can attend any of the volunteer training sessions that work best for your schedule. 
• A recorded training will be sent to all registered volunteers, as well. 

If you have questions about volunteering, please email Erica Mills, Associate Director of Visits and Events, at millsel@bgsu.edu.