Male Volunteers Needed – Camp STAR
Camp STAR is a bereavement camp for children ages 8-17 that have experienced the death of a loved one. It is a free weekend-long camp held at Bay Cliff Health Camp in Big Bay, MI. There are traditional camp activities along with grief support and education for children. Camp will be August 10th – 13th.
We have two young boys that we need to pair with a volunteer buddy for them to attend camp.
Visit our site here: STAR Children’s Bereavement Services – No child grieving alone (starcbs.org)
Apply here: Get Involved – STAR Children’s Bereavement Services (starcbs.org)
Volunteers Needed for Move-In Day
MOVE-IN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR FALL 2023
by Center for Student Success, Residence Education, and Housing Services
Welcoming new students and their families is one of the most exciting times on campus. Student organizations are invited to help welcome incoming students during move-in on Friday and Saturday, August 18 and 19. Your group can sign up for one shift or multiple shifts. This is a great service opportunity for your organization!
Please fill out the Google Form to sign up to volunteer. The form will close on Monday, August 14 at 5 p.m. so be sure to register soon.
Liability/Risk Statement
Please share the Liability/Risk Statement that can be downloaded and reviewed at mtu.edu/success/orientation/pdfs/liability-statement.pdf with each member of your organization who will be volunteering. All volunteers will sign that they have read and understand the Liability/Risk Agreement Statement upon check-in on move-in day.
Move-In Volunteer Shifts:
Friday, August 18
10:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Noon – 2 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 4 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 19
9:00 a.m. -11 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Move-In Volunteer Participation Expectations
- Remember that you are representing your student organization and Michigan Tech. First impressions are very important.
- Wear apparel that represents your student organization or Michigan Tech only.
- Wear clothing that is neat and appropriate (no holes, no halter tops are permitted).
- Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes (athletic shoes are recommended).
- Volunteers may not recruit or pass out invitations/flyers of any kind.
- Remember that some students and families may not want assistance, please ask first.
Thank you in advance for your service to the newest members of the Michigan Tech community! If you have any questions please contact the Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success at success@mtu.edu.
Kayaking with GSG
On August 11, GSG (https://gsg.mtu.edu) will be hosting a kayaking event at Prince’s Point in collaboration with the Outdoor Adventure Program. Friends and family are welcome, but be sure to register ASAP, as spots are limited!
Please contact Trevor Wavrunek at gsg-social@mtu.edu for questions or if you need to change your reservation.
Hope to see you there!
Register Here: https://gsg.mtu.edu/events/kayaking-with-gsg/
RSO Updates
Re-registration is coming soon! Make sure to keep an eye on your email when it goes out on August 9th.
Register for K Day on Involvement Link! Registration must be in by Friday, Sept. 1st by noon however there is limited room so the sooner the better (we are almost halfway full). If you need a risk management plan, your activity is not confirmed until your plan is in compliance so submit it as soon as possible.
If you have a beloved memory or positive testimonial of your time with an organization, we’d love to hear it! Check out our form to see a couple of examples.