Volunteers
Represent Western as an International ACAC Western Conference Ambassador
This summer, Western will be welcoming the world to Canada as host of the International ACAC Conference and we are looking for a team of volunteers to help us ensure our guests have a truly incredible Canadian experience on our campus.
If you’ll be in London between July 7 and July 13 and have some time to volunteer on one of our teams, join us in showing people from around the world just how incredible our Western community and campus are.
Online registration is now closed. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact clamb43@uwo.ca.
Benefits of volunteering
- Inclusion in your Western Co-Curricular Record (WCCR) *students only
- Earn points towards your Global and Intercultural Engagement Honor (Category 2) *students only
- Opportunity to meet people from around the world and represent Western
- Gain event-related experience for your resume
- Meet new friends and make connections with Western students, faculty and staff
- Receive a special conference volunteer t-shirt and get the chance to earn incentives & prizes
Volunteer Teams
Please note that specific dates/times/information for the various roles will be available closer to the start of the conference, once registration and event planning is complete. All volunteer team members will be sent a follow up email with instructions on how to sign up for shifts and training.
Meet & Greet Team:
Volunteer teams will be making a great first impression at various locations in London, including the London International Airport, VIA Rail London, select Hotels and on shuttles to and from campus.
Welcome Team:
Once our conference guests arrive on campus, they will be assisted by volunteers at registration and information areas who will help them settle in and make them feel at home while they’re visiting Western.
Event Team:
Our conference schedule is jam-packed with exciting events taking place over the course of the week! We’ll be relying on volunteers to help out with a number of event-related tasks at each one, from our Olympic-themed Opening Ceremonies to the Canadian Backyard BBQ Bash Closing Reception – and everything in between.
Technology Team:
If you’re comfortable using audio visual equipment and not afraid of technology, we would love to have you on our tech team! There will be opportunities throughout the week to assist as room monitors for learning sessions, help out with tech questions at information areas, and more.
Logistics Team:
When you have a week-long conference, there is a lot to be done to prepare! If you’re willing to help us manage some of the finer details related to logistics (think putting up signage, setting up for events, helping to clean up after events, etc.), join our logistics team.
Photography & Video Team:
Love taking photos and/or videos? We are looking for a small team dedicated to helping us document, showcase and share what we know will be an incredible experience on our campus.
About the International ACAC conference
The International ACAC conference is the premier networking and education event for educational professionals working with secondary school students in planning postsecondary options, bringing together school counsellors, university admissions officers and representatives from other advising organizations all serving students in the transition process to university.
