Help host guests at Presidents’ Day open house

Many volunteers are needed for the 10th Presidents' Day campus open house on Feb. 21, say organizers Kay Campbell and Adrea Spoon, admissions counselors.

At the annual event, prospective students and those who have been accepted for the fall are invited to tour campus and learn more about the University.

The Office of Admissions needs help hosting the more than 6,000 visitors expected. Volunteers will be placed in strategic areas across the campus to assist guests throughout the day. Volunteers may be asked to greet visitors, provide directions and information or help with check-in procedures.

Volunteers are asked to work at least a two-hour shift in order to assure continuity throughout the day. Events will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will run until 4 p.m.

Thirty-minute training sessions for volunteers will be held Feb. 16-18. All training will be held in the Assembly Room on the second floor of McFall Center. There is also a 5 p.m. slot for those wishing to help but who are unable to attend a session during regular work hours.

At the training sessions, volunteers will learn about the scope and mission of the program and the day's agenda and will receive printed material with the information needed to answer visitors' questions. They will also receive their work assignments.

Training sessions are mandatory because details change from year to year, say Campbell and Spoon.
A separate training session has been scheduled for those volunteers assigned to the shuttle and bus runs. They will be contacted soon to confirm their assignment. Bus and shuttle riders are asked to attend a special session from 8:30-9 a.m. Feb. 18.

Those interested in volunteering should complete the online volunteer form by Jan. 28. Visit http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/admissions/volunteer. General information for volunteers is also found at the site.

Questions may be directed to Adrea Spoon, 2-9872 or adrea@bgnet.bgsu.edu.