This position supports SFU Public Square’s events during a given semester, as an on call/as needed volunteer. Roles available may vary depending on event formats, allowing volunteers to gain experience in a variety of skills throughout the semester. For this position, volunteers will commit to attending and supporting 2-3 upcoming events programmed during the coming semester and to staying up-to-date with the pre-event content and training uploaded to Canvas.  

Time commitment: Volunteer schedule is dependent on events and will occur on an as-needed basis. Event Volunteers commit to attending and supporting 2-3 events in the coming semester. Typical volunteer shifts for events require 3-5 hours commitment and 1-2 hours of pre-work/reading or training.

• Working at the registration table, audience management/mic-running, note-taking, ushering crowds, and/or writing event recaps and blogs on an event or series.
• Attending all mandatory training sessions, event preparation meetings, and keeping up-to-date with event information (via event Volunteer Guides) and online content on Canvas.
• Communicating development goals, capacity, and availability with staff in a timely manner.  
• Being an active and enthusiastic ambassador for SFU Public Square through outreach on specific events across SFU communities.

• Develop event hosting skills, including organization and time-management.
• Nurture interpersonal communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. 
• Form personal and professional connections within SFU and the broader community through engagement with our event partners and attendees.  
• Be a part of the SFU Public Square team and gain behind-the-scenes access to events.
• SFU students gain Co-Curricular Record (CCR) credits.  

This position consists of volunteering in-person at the SFU Public Square office, located at 312 Main Street in Downtown Vancouver. By spending 3-5 hours every two weeks with the SFU Public Square team, volunteers gain in-office experience and develop communications/planning skills while contributing to overarching organizational goals and projects. For this position, volunteers must commit to one semester of in-person office hours bi-weekly and stay up to date with tasks and content uploaded to Canvas. Bi-weekly hours are established in consultation with staff.  

Time commitment: 3-5 hours bi-weekly on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday for 10 –12 weeks within the academic semester, with no more than 60 hours per term. This includes 30-minute meetings with an SFU Public Square staff member bi-weekly to check-in.

• Support SFU Public Square events by conducting research on a relevant event topic or partnership, contributing to the event marketing and promotion strategy, and completing administrative tasks as needed.  
• Support SFU Public Square staff with communications responsibilities, including social media planning and coordination, research on relevant topics, targeted outreach, occasional writing/proof-reading, and completing additional tasks as needed.
• Assist with creative ideation, resizing promotional event graphics for social media channels, Eventbrite and SFU Public Square’s website, and occasional website maintenance. 
• Attend all mandatory training and in-office meetings and keep up to date with event/project information and content online through Canvas.
• Communicate professional goals, capacity, and time availability with staff in a timely manner.  
• Be an active and enthusiastic ambassador for SFU Public Square through in-office activities around specific events and programming.

• Develop skills in research, communications, marketing, event logistics, and/or graphic design based on the needs and goals of the volunteer, as well as SFU Public Square’s capacity. 
• Make personal and professional connections within SFU and the broader community through event partners and 312 Main’s member organizations.  
• Work alongside SFU Public Square staff and peers in an office environment, including access to the space’s amenities (free printing, coffee/tea, high-speed Wi-Fi, and more).
• Be a part of the SFU Public Square team and gain behind-the-scenes access to events. 
• SFU students gain Co-Curricular Record (CCR) credits.
• Receive recommendations for future professional opportunities.  

• SFU Public Square Orientation and Guidelines (Canvas modules)
• Skills Training (professionalism in external and internal communications & communications-related social media training)
• Role-based training as needed (can vary per event or based on in-office role focus)