Volunteers needed for Spring 2022 Commencement
The Associated Students of the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu (ASUHWO) and UH West Oʻahu Commencement Committee are seeking STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF to volunteer to assist with the Spring 2022 Commencement to honor our UH West Oʻahu graduates.
Volunteers are needed to assist with set-up, greeting, ushering/escorting guests, and breaking down. Assistance is needed for Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7. Seeking at least 50 volunteers on Friday, and 75 volunteers at each ceremony on Saturday. You may volunteer for more than one shift.
Help us get volunteers by sharing this sign-up form with your friends, colleagues and classmates. Letʻs make this commencement memorable for our Spring 2022 graduates.
COMMENCEMENT VOLUNTEER SIGN UP TODAY (click here)
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
While proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test results are not required, everyone who comes to the UH West O’ahu campus – students, employees and visitors – are asked to respect the Pueo Safety Promise.
– Stay home if your temperature is higher than 100.4 or if you have been in close contact with a suspected or confirmed case.
– Wear a face covering (cover mouth and nose).
– Maintain safe physical distance and practice good hand washing hygiene when on campus.
– Remain informed about health and safety guidelines and take steps to protect our campus community.
AREAS FOR VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE
Friday, May 6 – Pre-Event Set Up (at least 50 volunteers)
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or whenever the areas are set up)
Areas of assistance includes (but not limited to):
setting up and the movement of tents, tables, stanchions, signage/banners, and crowd control barriers
wiping of chairs
any other items needed or tasks completed
Attire: comfortable clothing for lots of movement, shoes, hat, bottled water
Saturday, May 7 – (Two Ceremony Shifts)
Morning Ceremony Shift – 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. (at least 75 volunteers)
Areas of assistance includes (but not limited to):
wiping of chairs
parking lot and verification volunteers
greeters and directional guides at welcome station
graduate check-in and line-up
direct and guide guests to seating
assist with clean up
any other items needed or tasks completed
Attire: UH West Oʻahu apparel or a red T-shirt, comfortable pants or shorts, shoes/covered toes, hat, bottled water
Afternoon Ceremony Shift – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (at least 75 volunteers)
Areas of assistance includes (but not limited to):
wiping of chairs
parking lot and verification volunteers
greeters and directional guides at welcome station
graduate check-in and line-up
direct and guide guests to seating
assist with break down of event, clean up
any other items needed or tasks completed
Attire: UH West Oʻahu apparel or a red t-shirt, comfortable pants or shorts, shoes/covered toes, hat, bottled water
Each areas of assistance (for morning and afternoon ceremonies) will have an area lead volunteer who will provide detailed instructions and information at the start of your volunteer shift or they will e-mail you ahead of time.
NOTE: Volunteer times are subject to change. For more information, email ASUHWO at asuhwo@hawaii.edu.
COMMENCEMENT VOLUNTEER SIGN UP TODAY (click here)