UBCO Volunteer Fair Volunteer (November 6, 2025) - Emerging Leaders Placement Project (Kelowna)

Are you passionate about connecting with your community and helping students discover meaningful ways to get involved?

Join the Emerging Leaders Placement Project as a volunteer at the UBCO Volunteer Fair on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 11:45 AM – 6:15 PM at UBC Okanagan’s Nechako Residence (Kelowna, BC). This high-energy event brings together local nonprofits, campus leaders, and students for a day of networking, discovery, and community engagement.

We are currently recruiting 12 volunteers to support this inclusive and engaging fair. Each role plays a part in making the event welcoming, organized, and impactful for both exhibitors and student participants.

Commitment: One-day shift, Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 11:45 AM – 6:15 PM

Location: In-person at UBC Okanagan, Nechako Residence, Kelowna, BC

Accessibility: Volunteers are encouraged to support inclusivity and accessible participation throughout the event

Key Responsibilities

• Check-in & Welcome Ambassadors (2 Positions)

  • Greet attendees

  • Scan QR codes

  • Hand out passports

  • Provide wayfinding

• Exhibitor Support Runners (2 Positions)

  • Assist nonprofits with setup, signage, and breaks; keep the floor flowing

• Headshot Station Assistants 2 Positions)

  • Manage line-ups and backdrops

  • Take smartphone headshots using a ring light (training provided)

• Resume/LinkedIn Clinic Greeters (2 Positions)

  • Manage queues

  • Direct attendees to coaches/stations

• Challenge Wall & Passport Attendant (1 Position)

  • Encourage participation

  • Stamp passports

  • Promote social sharing

• Stage & Timekeeping Assistant (1 Position)

  • Support the MC during lightning pitches

  • Ensure sessions run on time

• Floater/Accessibility Support (1 Position)

  • Provide on-call support for attendees and exhibitors; ensure inclusive access

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on event operations experience and leadership hours

• A reference letter upon request (after successful shift)

• Networking opportunities with nonprofit leaders and peers

• A tangible impact on youth engagement in your community

What We Provide

• On-site briefing (11:30 AM–12:00 PM) and station training

• All necessary materials (signage, QR codes, stamps, etc.)

• Snacks and water throughout your shift

Together, we’re building stronger communities and inspiring future changemakers.

Apply

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Email: leaders.wil@gmail.com

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