Volunteer for the Major/Minor Expo
The Center for Academic Planning and Exploration (CAPE) is excited to host the 11th annual Major/Minor Expo in Coffman Union’s Great Hall, and we need your help to make it a success!
Each year we hear from students how impactful this event is for exploring majors and minors at the University of Minnesota. The Expo’s success is made possible by wonderful volunteers who share their time and talents.
Volunteer Roles
Volunteer Roles
Department Check-In
- Greet major/minor department representatives and guide them to their assigned table.
- Orient department representatives to event layout, provide map, and review services available to students during the event.
Student Check-In
- Staff the student check-in table at the entrance to the event. Entrance is on the East side of the Great Hall in Coffman Union.
- Swipe student U Cards (or type in student ID’s) to check students in to the event
- When non-U of M students arrive for the event (they are allowed to attend), ask them to fill out their name and email on a separate sheet of paper provided. Please explain to them the nature of the event, and that they will not be able to ask admissions related questions. Refer them to the Office of Admissions for this.
- Direct students to tote bags, handouts, and other materials in the annex area before entering the Great Hall. Student greeters/consultants will help hand out materials.
Student Greeters/Consultants (2x)
- Stationed in the corridor in annex area between check-in table and main Great Hall
- Hand out maps and tote bags to students
- Ask students if they need help navigating Expo, or guidance on where to start
Career Counseling Table (2x)
- Volunteers will be stationed at designated Career Services table to talk with students broadly about career questions related to major exploration
- If possible, please bring your own laptop or tablet to show students online resources from their college that they can access and make referrals for follow up career counseling appointments
Exit Consultants (2x)
- Stationed at exit (doors across from U Card office)
- Thank students for attending and answer questions as needed
- Remind students to fill out online survey that will be emailed to them
- Collect expo maps that students no longer want to keep
Games host (2x)
- Serve as a game show host to keep the event lively!
- Game will be set up for you – help run the games and hand out prizes to winners
- Keep moving students through game to avoid crowding in the area