All roles require the
leader to be available on Volunteer Day (September 24), as well as various
training and information sessions this summer. Learn more about the available
roles and sign up below:

Project Leader

Each Volunteer Day site
has one Project Leader that coordinates all aspects of the service project from
start to finish. This includes working with Volunteer Center staff, the
community partner, Task Captains, Service Liaisons, and volunteers to make a
big difference in the community. Project Leaders are responsible for ensuring
that the project is well-managed, the impact on the community is clear, and
that the service work gets done. Summer availability and ability to get to and
from the site is necessary.

Responsibilities include
(but are not limited to):

  • Work with the Volunteer Day Coordinator to select a site and design the project
  • Work with the Community Partner to select the scope of work for the day and arrange a welcome for volunteers that reflects the impact being made to the community
  • Prepare a list of needed supplies to complete the project, including delivery plan and budget with Volunteer Day Coordinator
  • Communicate to volunteers the goal of the day and the need the event addresses
  • Manage and delegate service work to Task Captains
  • Encourage future service to volunteers, including advertisement of similar student service groups on-campus, non-profit community partners off-campus, and other ways of getting involved in civic engagement once the service project is over

Task Captain

For every 10-25 new
student volunteers on Volunteer Day, a Task Captain is assigned to help them
through their service work. Task Captains often lead a specific subset of the
volunteer work, such as painting a mural, building a community garden planter,
or mentoring a small group of schoolchildren. Task Captains are led by the
Project Leader and work closely with volunteers to make a difference and impact
in the community. September availability and ability to get to and from
the site is necessary.

Responsibilities include
(but are not limited to):

  • Work with the Project Leader on the scope of work, design of project, and needed supplies to complete the project
  • Report to & manage tasks from Project Leader; provide assistance as needed
  • Ensure that your group has a task to do and is completing it to the best of their ability
  • Find new tasks for the group to take on once finished with the assigned task
  • Communicate to volunteers the goal of the day and the need the event addresses
  • Manage and delegate service work to volunteers
  • Ensure that volunteer efforts meet the expectations and goals of the organization
  • Encourage future service to volunteers, including advertisement of similar student service groups on-campus, non-profit community partners off-campus, and other ways of getting involved in civic engagement once the service project is over

Service Liaison

Created by the Volunteer Center Fellows in
2011, the Service Liaison program is designed to increase volunteer knowledge
about the value of the service being performed at each Volunteer Day site.
Service Liaisons also capture highlights of the event for use in social media
outreach and development. Through explanation of the impact and value of
Volunteer Day, incoming students will feel a greater sense of ownership for
their project and feel more connected to their new home of Los Angeles. Preferred Service Liaisons will have their own
cell phone, camera, and social media knowledge, as well as knowledge and experience with service organizations at UCLA. September availability is necessary;
Service Liaisons will ride to/from site with new student volunteers on buses
provided by UCLA.

Responsibilities include
(but are not limited to):

  • Work with the Project Leader, Task Captains, and Community Partner to understand the scope of work, design of project, and needed supplies to complete the project
  • Report to & manage tasks from the Command Center on the day of service; provide assistance as needed
  • Arrange a welcome for volunteers that reflects the impact being made to the community and the scope of work for the day (with Project Leader)
  • Use your camera and cell phone to document the day through pictures and social media
  • Communicate to volunteers the goal of the day and the need the event addresses
  • Ensure that volunteer efforts meet the expectations and goals of the organization
  • Encourage future service to volunteers, including advertisement of similar student service groups on-campus, non-profit community partners off-campus, and other ways of getting involved in civic engagement once the service project is over

 

Be a Volunteer Day Leader:

 

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Have you previously participated in UCLA Volunteer Day? *

What is your t-shirt size? *

Please list the same group/name in this section to be matched with another person or group. Group members that need verification of service hours will also be confirmed via this question.

Volunteer Day 2013 Leadership Roles
Before signing up for a leadership role, please be sure to read the information above this application to ensure that you have the availability and flexibility to perform in your chosen role.

Would you like to volunteer as a PROJECT LEADER? *
Each UCLA Volunteer Day site has one Project Leader that coordinates all aspects of the service project from start to finish. This includes working with Volunteer Center staff, the community partner, Task Captains, Service Liaisons, and volunteers to make a big difference in the community. Project Leaders are responsible for ensuring that the project is well-managed, the impact on the community is clear, and that the service work gets done. MUST HAVE OWN TRANSPORTATION

Would you like to volunteer as a TASK CAPTAIN? *
For every 10-25 volunteers, a Task Captain is assigned to help them through their service work. Task Captains often lead a specific subset of the volunteer work, such as painting a mural, building a community garden planter, or mentoring a small group of schoolchildren. Task Captains are led by the Project Leader and work closely with volunteers to make a difference and impact in the community. MUST HAVE OWN TRANSPORTATION

Would you like to volunteer as a SERVICE LIAISON? *
The Service Liaison program is designed to increase volunteer knowledge about the value of the service being performed at each Volunteer Day site as well as the many ways to be involved in public service at UCLA after Volunteer Day. Service Liaisons also capture highlights of the event for use in social media outreach and development. TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED

Volunteer Day 2013 Sites
Please indicate your interest in our available volunteer sites, so we can try our best to match you to a site of your choice:

Where would you prefer to be matched as your first choice on UCLA Volunteer Day? *

Where would you prefer to be matched as your second choice on UCLA Volunteer Day? *

Where would you prefer to be matched as your third choice on UCLA Volunteer Day? *

Training Dates
TO PREPARE FOR VOLUNTEER DAY 2013, TRAININGS WILL BE HELD FOR PROJECT LEADERS, TASK CAPTAINS, AND SERVICE LIAISONS ON SEPTEMBER 7 AND 14. ONLY ONE SESSION IS NEEDED – PROJECT LEADERS & TASK CAPTAINS SHOULD HOLD THE MORNING (10-12), WHILE SERVICE LIAISONS SHOULD HOLD THE AFTERNOON. MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TIMING AND LOCATIONS WILL BE ANNOUNCED. EACH SERVICE ROLE WILL HAVE A UNIQUE TRAINING SPECIFICALLY FOR THEIR ROLE, AND TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR BOTH NEW AND OLD LEADERS. NEW LEADERS, PLEASE BRING YOUR QUESTIONS AND EXCITEMENT. OLD LEADERS, PLEASE BRING YOUR WISDOM AND EXPERIENCE… AND EXCITEMENT TOO! WE’VE RETOOLED THESE TRAININGS TO BE MUCH MORE INTERACTIVE, INFORMATIVE, AND FUN – AND WE’LL FEED YOU TOO!