'Helping Hands' make move-in less daunting for students and families
Register now to extend your support and hospitality for students and their families on Aug. 20, 21 or 22
In just a few weeks, more than 7,000 students will move onto campus over the course of three days.
Grab a co-worker and help give our new Bearcats and their families a warm welcome by volunteering for "Helping Hands", our program to greet students as they move in, August 20-22.
While the student H.O.T. (Hall Opening Team) helps move carts full of students’ possessions into the halls, Helping Hands volunteers are needed to:
- Welcome
- Assist with directions
- Answer questions
- Provide water
- Help unload vehicles
We suggest shifts of two or four hours, but any amount of time is appreciated. In order to help with planning, please sign up by Monday, Aug. 5.
Plan to attend the “All Hands” meeting from 1-2 p.m. on Aug. 13, in the Nippert West Pavilion North Lounge to meet coordinators and other volunteers, review the hall opening plans, and receive your special edition Bicentennial Helping Hands polo shirt.
Grab your teammates or a few of your colleagues across campus and serve together!
Those who wish to volunteer should get supervisor approval before registering. According to UC human resources and the U.S. Department of Labor polices, no vacation time should be required to volunteer, as you will be providing a tremendous service toward the university’s mission.
In appreciation, all volunteers and coordinators will receive:
• FREE lunch at CenterCourt or MarketPointe Dining Centers on the day served
• FREE entrance to the Campus Recreation Center during Welcome Week (Aug. 19-25)
• 10 Be Well UC points will be added directly to your account through uc.edu/hr/bewelluc for participating in this on-campus volunteer activity.
We will provide sunscreen or rain ponchos if necessary.
Visit the volunteer registration site for more information.
"Wow! This process was extremely easy. Nothing like I expected. Everyone did an awesome job and being new to the UC Family, you exceeded my expectations."
Parent survey comment
Move-in dates and locations
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20:
Marian Spencer Hall, Turner + Schneider Halls, University Park Apartments, and U-Square Apartments
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21:
Calhoun Hall, Daniels Hall, Morgens Hall, and Stratford Heights buildings 6-15
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22:
Campus Rec Hall, Dabney Hall, Scioto Hall, Siddall Hall, and Stratford Heights buildings 1-5 and 17-21
I greatly appreciate the ease and helpfulness of the move-in process. Everyone was extremely helpful. We felt welcomed and cared for dropping our freshman students off to UC."
Parent survey comment
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