Volunteers needed for Spring Commencement ceremonies

Volunteers are needed for both Spring Commencement ceremonies on May 6th and 7th and the Celebration for Virtual Graduates on May 14th.

Commencement Volunteers needed for May 6th and 7th

Volunteers will assist with:

  • Handing out programs
  • Providing directions to guests (inside and out)
  • Shooting streamer cannons (a favorite)
  • Handing out license plate frames
  • Cleaning up streamers and re-setting name reader cards/pencils

Volunteers will be needed for approximately 4 hours per ceremony.

Lunch will be provided if volunteers stay for both commencements on the same day.

Fill out this form to indicate your volunteer availability for commencement.

Celebration for Virtual Graduates needs both marshals and volunteers for May 14th

Marshals will assist with:

  • Helping graduates find seats
  • Letting graduates know when it is time to line up to walk on stage
  • Assist on stage with handing our scrolls
  • Assist graduates in getting re-seated after walking on stage
  • Give directions for graduates to exit
  • General clean up after the event

Volunteers will assist with:

  • Providing directions to guests (inside and out)
  • Monitoring stairwells and elevators
  • Keeping ADA areas accessible
  • Shooting streamer cannons
  • General clean up after the event

Time commitment is approximately 5 hours (8:30am – 1:30pm) and includes a pre-reception celebrating all who helped make this happen!

Please fill out this form to indicate your marshal/volunteer preference and availability for the celebration for virtual graduates

Any questions can be directed to Taylor.Rice@nau.edu

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