Orientation Leaders
Who They Are:
Orientation Leaders are current Conestoga College students who play an important role in providing a positive and memorable transition to the College. Orientation Leaders work as a team to assist and support Conestoga College’s Orientation Program as enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers, who through their efforts, help ensure the best welcome possible for new students.
What They Do:
The Roles and Responsibilities of an Orientation Leader include but are not limited to:
- Assisting in Orientation set-up and take-down
- Enthusiastically welcoming and providing direction to students, families and friends as they arrive on Orientation day
- Facilitation of a low-key welcome activity
- Interacting with new students during lunch and engaging them in afternoon activities
- Answering student questions and alleviating student anxieties
- Creating a friendly, energetic atmosphere on campus
How to Recognize an Orientation Leader:
Orientation Leaders are highly visible during Orientation. They will be all over campus and can be easily identified by their royal blue t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts that say "Orientation Leader".
If you are interested in becoming an OL in either August or January please view the Orientation Leader position description and application (pdf).