Volunteers Needed for ‘Groovin’ at Move In’ at Ole Miss

‘Groovin’ at Move In’ will take place Aug. 15-20 /Photo Courtesy UM Communications

The University of Mississippi Department of Student Housing is seeking faculty, staff and other volunteers to welcome new students and help them move into residence halls beginning Aug. 15.

Both groups and individuals who are interested in helping need to register here by noon Aug. 3, organizers said. Those volunteers will help on scheduled move in days, Aug. 15-20.

Volunteers are an essential part of the move-in day experience for students, and the warm welcome and helping hands are most appreciated, said Jennifer McClure, assistant director for marketing for student housing. The volunteers help students unload their vehicles and carry their belongings to their rooms.

“Having volunteers to welcome our students and assist them in moving in helps to set the tone for these students’ experiences at Ole Miss,” McClure said. “They get to see from the start what a welcoming and spirited atmosphere we have on our campus. It’s so exciting when members of the L-O-U community come out to greet and support the newest members of the Ole Miss family.”

Each volunteer receives a Comfort Colors T-shirt and also the gratitude of new students and their parents. Within the week before move in, volunteers will receive their assigned locations, as well as T-shirt pick-up locations and times, McClure said. At move in, volunteers report to the volunteer tables in their assigned areas to get name tags and sign in.

Here are a few requirements volunteers should be aware of before signing up:

• All volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.
• All volunteers must wear the provided move-in T-shirt. (Volunteers who wish to advertise their organizations or groups are encouraged to do so through the use of accessories such as stickers, headbands, fanny packs, socks, etc.)
• Volunteers may not distribute materials or give out promotional items during move in.
• All volunteers must wear name tags.
• Volunteers may not accept compensation of any kind.

Story and photo courtesy UM Communications