Volunteer

Be Part of the Excitement!

Have you always wanted to be a part of the celebration? Do you want to give back to the UBC students and community? Now is your chance!

Each year, over 200 UBC faculty, staff, emeriti, and students from every corner of the campus volunteer during congregation. We invite you to take part in UBC’s rich history of service to the graduating class and their families and guests.

Volunteers are essential to help welcome and lead participants, ensuring a smooth and seamless experience for graduates, faculty, and guests. If you are interested in taking part in this enriching experience, please take a moment to complete the volunteer registration form.

The Protocol, Ceremonies and Events team will take all volunteer applications, assess needs, and confirm volunteer shifts closer to the date.

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Volunteer Roles

Macebearer (Faculty & Emeriti only) Leads the Chancellor’s Procession and carries the Mace.

Faculty Marshal (Faculty & Emeriti only) Leads the Faculty Procession.

Graduand Marshal (Faculty, Emeriti & Staff only) Assembles and leads graduands from the Student Marshaling Area to the Chan Centre and assists them across the stage.

Senior Greeter Assists with greeting and enhanced security procedures to ensure that only accredited and approved guests, faculty and staff are using the Royal Bank Cinema or Backstage Entrances to the Chan Centre.

Graduand Usher Assists graduands as they arrive in the Chan Centre Concert Hall and after they cross the stage.

Graduand Robing Assistant Assists graduands with their regalia, ensures correct pinning, and answers questions to help prepare the graduands for the procession.

Wayfinding Ambassador Assists congregation guests with wayfinding and general congregation information.

Volunteer Orientation

A volunteer orientation session will be held closer to graduation, during which we will review roles and answer any questions. Details to come.

Questions about Volunteering?

Please reach out to ceremonies.volunteers@ubc.ca if you have any questions around volunteering.